# PowerUp Camera vs 2

PowerUp Camera and 2 both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of 2's written reviews are positive against 77% of PowerUp Camera's. PowerUp Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PowerUp Camera sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 2 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for PowerUp Camera against 4.5 for 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of PowerUp Camera's written reviews are positive against 88% of 2's.

PowerUp Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PowerUp Camera | 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerup-camera/id510019936/reviews) | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-camera/id1602932136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [sushiGrass](https://appshunter.io/developer/319738601) | [Enie Weiss](https://appshunter.io/developer/969788379) |

## What reviewers say

### PowerUp Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerup-camera/id510019936)

Apply retro video game console filters to your photos in real-time. Choose from multiple classic systems, adjust contrast and saturation, and share your creations. Unlock additional systems to expand your retro aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Real-time retro video game console filters, Multiple system filter options, Adjustable contrast and saturation, Apply filters to existing photos, In-app photo sharing, Unlockable secret systems

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| System Pack 2 | Free | one-time |
| Super | Free | one-time |
| Gameman | Free | one-time |
| GGear | Free | one-time |
| TG-16 | Free | one-time |
| Atary | Free | one-time |
| Mstrsys | Free | one-time |
| Super/MstrSys | Free | one-time |
| Gameman/GGear | Free | one-time |
| Atary/TG-16 | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Nostalgic retro aesthetic
- 🎮 Great video game filters
- 🎨 Stellar design and UI
- 🎶 Cool sound effects
- 📸 Real-time filters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Some filters require purchase
- 👎 Default filters are washed out
- 💰 Not worth the price (for some)
- 🔊 Loud sound effects
- 🤔 Hidden features can be hard to find

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot restore purchases
- Restore button does nothing
- Photos not saving
- App not saving photos to camera roll
- App not saving settings

**Requested features**

- Add video support
- Add more filters
- Provide samples of additional filters before buying
- Add different levels of pixelization
- Add system-specific resolutions/ratios


### 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2-bit-camera/id1602932136)

Recreate vintage 2-bit photographic styles with this app. It allows you to capture images with a retro aesthetic reminiscent of older technologies, no extra hardware required.

**Highlights:** 2-bit image capture, Vintage photo recreation, No adapters needed, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Clips | $0.99 | one-time |
| Photo Import | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PowerUp Camera free?

PowerUp Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 2 free?

2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PowerUp Camera or 2?

PowerUp Camera and 2 are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 32 and 15 ratings respectively.

### Do PowerUp Camera or 2 have ads?

Neither PowerUp Camera nor 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PowerUp Camera or 2?

PowerUp Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and 2 monthly. Most recently, PowerUp Camera was updated on October 4, 2026 and 2 on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*