# Retrica vs Let it Light!

The clearest difference is rating: Retrica at 4.7 against Let it Light!'s 3.0. Retrica also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (34K vs 2). Let it Light!'s advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retrica sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Let it Light! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Retrica holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retrica has 34K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Retrica's written reviews are positive against 50% of Let it Light!'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retrica | Let it Light! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrica-digicam-filter-camera/id577423493/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/let-it-light/id1131455083/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **60.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Retrica, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/958446752) | [Quantis,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373039420) |

## What reviewers say

### Retrica

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrica-digicam-filter-camera/id577423493)

Transform everyday moments into timeless memories with a wide range of analog filters and real-time presets. Create stunning photo collages, add dynamic stamps, and enhance your images with intuitive editing tools. Capture life beautifully in real time with both modern and retro styles.

**Highlights:** Analog filters and real-time presets, Photo collage maker, Dynamic stamps and grains, Intuitive editing tools, Capture photos and videos, Community engagement

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limited Offer, Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Plus Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Limited Offer, Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Go Pro | $49.99 | one-time |
| Enhance Your Photos | $49.99 | one-time |
| No More Ads | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great filters and editing features
- 💫 Awesome photo quality
- 🎨 Wide range of filters and effects
- 📸 Excellent camera functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription-heavy model
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes
- 🙄 Aggressive monetization tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Photos not saving properly
- Filters not working as expected
- Constant app crashes
- Unauthorized photo/data access

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and restore old photos
- More free filter options
- Face filters and AR features
- Improved collage and editing tools


### Let it Light!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/let-it-light/id1131455083)

Enhance your photos with a wide array of lighting filters and editing tools. Easily add light leak effects and adjust image properties like brightness and contrast. Share your edited creations directly to social media or save them to your device.

**Highlights:** Single tap lighting filters, Adjust opacity, brightness, and contrast, Blur and focus tools, Rotate, crop, and resize, Direct social media sharing, Save to photo library, Send via email

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retrica free?

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

### Is Let it Light! free?

Let it Light! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Retrica or Let it Light!?

Retrica is rated higher. Retrica averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Let it Light! averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Retrica or Let it Light! have ads?

Let it Light! shows ads; Retrica does not.

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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.*