# Retromatic 2.0 vs RAW Shoot

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retromatic 2.0 | RAW Shoot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retromatic-20/id571636510/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw-shoot/id1179584645/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 68 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peta Vision](https://appshunter.io/developer/401432180) | [Sebastien BUET](https://appshunter.io/developer/321941181) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### RAW Shoot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raw-shoot/id1179584645)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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