# TVOutPlayer vs Retromatic 2.0

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Retromatic 2.0 at 88% against TVOutPlayer's 0%. Retromatic 2.0 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (75 vs 1). TVOutPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

TVOutPlayer costs $1.99 and Retromatic 2.0 $1.99 up front. Retromatic 2.0 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. TVOutPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Retromatic 2.0 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retromatic 2.0 has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TVOutPlayer's written reviews are positive against 88% of Retromatic 2.0's.

TVOutPlayer ships an update every 5 months, Retromatic 2.0 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TVOutPlayer | Retromatic 2.0 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvoutplayer/id513285599/reviews) | **[4.6 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retromatic-20/id571636510/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **75** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 10 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [r2r660cc](https://appshunter.io/developer/372976464) | [Peta Vision](https://appshunter.io/developer/401432180) |

## What reviewers say

### TVOutPlayer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tvoutplayer/id513285599)

This application plays video files continuously, offering playback controls like zoom and aspect ratio adjustments. It supports external display output and file transfer via FTP when connected to Wi-Fi. Note that it does not convert video formats.

**Highlights:** Continuous video playback, Zoom and aspect ratio adjustment, External display support, FTP server for file transfer, Access to camera roll and iPod library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Retromatic 2.0

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retromatic-20/id571636510)

Transform your photos into nostalgic masterpieces with a variety of retro filters, graphic themes, and customizable stickers. Easily create vintage-style posters and share them across social media platforms.

**Highlights:** 18 retro filters, 17 graphic themes, 70+ modifiable stickers, High-resolution image support, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X-mas & New year package | $0.99 | one-time |
| doodler package | $0.99 | one-time |
| BOGOTA package | $0.99 | one-time |
| MARTINI package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Christmas 2013 package | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Doodly Holiday | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Unique retro effects
- 💡 Creative photo editing
- 🎨 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Hassle-free app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔧 Limited editing options
- 🔧 Difficult to outline photos
- 🔧 Low resolution output
- 🔧 Outdated and unsupported

**Reported bugs**

- Text editing issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Crashes when trying to restore purchases

**Requested features**

- Ability to adjust contrast and brightness
- More backgrounds, stickers, and fonts
- Eraser tool for selection
- Support for larger image sizes
- Ability to import custom images


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TVOutPlayer free?

TVOutPlayer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Retromatic 2.0 free?

Retromatic 2.0 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TVOutPlayer or Retromatic 2.0?

Retromatic 2.0 is rated higher. TVOutPlayer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Retromatic 2.0 averages 4.6 from 75 ratings.

### Do TVOutPlayer or Retromatic 2.0 have ads?

Neither TVOutPlayer nor Retromatic 2.0 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TVOutPlayer or Retromatic 2.0?

TVOutPlayer ships an update every 5 months, and Retromatic 2.0 every 6 weeks. Most recently, TVOutPlayer was updated on October 27, 2026 and Retromatic 2.0 on October 29, 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.*