Comparison

Retromatic 2.0 vs RAW Shoot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Retromatic 2.0

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
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Take your pictures back in time with Retromatic's retro-style themes, stickers, and effects. In a matter of seconds, you can create fun posters featuring your favorite objects. Remember your favorite decades with our unique, easy-to-use app. Features 1. 18 amazing retro filters 2. 17 graphic themes in 17 different colors 3. Over 70 modifiable retro stickers 4. Supports high-resolution images (1280x1280) 5. Supports Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr Instructions 1. Take or choose a photo 2. Trace the outline of the subject 3. Pick a theme in your favorite color 4. Select a filter 5. Add stickers and text in a variety of colors 6. Save and share with your friends! Don't worry, we will continue to update our stickers and effects for more retro fun. :) Participate to win a spot in our showcase! All you have to do is... 1. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter Facebook: facebook.com/petavision Instagram: Petavision Twitter: Petavision 2. Tag #RetromaticChoice to your favorite photos! Want to get in touch with us? Email us at: info@peta-vision.com

About

RAW Shoot

Capture high-resolution RAW and ProRAW photos with manual camera controls. Adjust focus, shutter speed, ISO, temperature, and tint for professional editing. Supports a wide range of iPhone and iPad models.

Highlights
  • Capture RAW/DNG photos
  • ProRAW capture on newer models
  • Manual focus, shutter speed, ISO
  • Adjust temperature and tint
  • Timer for selfies
  • Switch between cameras
Features
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Capture RAW photos with your iPhone 6S, 6S+, the iPad Pro 9.7" and newer models RAW Shoot lets you capture high resolution 12 Megapixel RAW photos with the dng format. With RAW Shoot, you also take full control of your camera and can manually adjust the focus, shutter speed, ISO, temperature and tint. Special features: - capture 48M pixels ProRAW on the iPhone 14 Pro Max and newer models (wide angle camera only) - capture 12M pixels RAW photos on the iPhones 6S, 6S+, the iPad Pro 9.7" and newer models. RAW and ProRAW photos are saved as dng files for professional editings. The app can still capture JPEG photos on other devices. - capture 12M pixels ProRAW photos on the iPhone 12 Pro Max+ and newer models. - switch between the cameras available on your device to capture RAW or ProRAW photos - full camera control. Manually adjust: • the focus • the shutter speed • the ISO • the temperature • the tint - Tap where you want to focus, or press and hold where you want to set the exposure - Double tap to set the camera in automatic mode, triple tap to change the preview size - Timer: adjust the timer, and chose an eventual countdown beep or flash alert, to capture great RAW/ProRAW selfies - All your RAW and ProRAW photos are automatically saved in your photo library, i.e. Photos app Note that the app uses the front camera only on the supported devices. If you have any question, issue, or suggestion, just drop us an email at support@seb-appstore.com Check out many great iPhone and iPad apps at seb-appstore.com

Screenshots

Retromatic 2.04 screens
RAW Shoot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Retromatic 2.0 at 88% against RAW Shoot's 0%. Retromatic 2.0 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months). RAW Shoot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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: 88% of Retromatic 2.0's written reviews are positive against 0% of RAW Shoot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retromatic 2.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, RAW Shoot every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Retromatic 2.0 versus RAW Shoot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetromatic 2.0RAW Shoot
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.6 (75 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings75 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeta VisionSebastien BUET

Customer experience

Retromatic 2.0

All ratings75 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews1,051 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.8%
Negative6.0%

RAW Shoot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Retromatic 2.0

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Save and resume editing projects

RAW Shoot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Retromatic 2.0

One-time6
  • X-mas & New year package$0.99
  • doodler package$0.99
  • BOGOTA package$0.99
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  • MARTINI package$0.99
  • Christmas 2013 package$0.99
  • A Doodly Holiday$0.99
None

RAW Shoot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retromatic 2.0 free?
Retromatic 2.0 costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is RAW Shoot free?
RAW Shoot costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Retromatic 2.0 or RAW Shoot?
Retromatic 2.0 is rated higher. Retromatic 2.0 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while RAW Shoot averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Retromatic 2.0 or RAW Shoot have ads?
Neither Retromatic 2.0 nor RAW Shoot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retromatic 2.0 or RAW Shoot?
Retromatic 2.0 ships an update every 6 weeks, and RAW Shoot every 9 months. Most recently, Retromatic 2.0 was updated on October 26, 2026 and RAW Shoot on October 8, 2026.

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