# Retrica vs Candy Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Retrica at 4.7 against Candy Camera's 4.2. Retrica also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (34K vs 944). Candy Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). 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 Candy Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Retrica holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retrica has 34K ratings behind it against 944, 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 47% of Candy Camera's.

Retrica ships an update every 10 days, Candy Camera every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retrica | Candy Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrica-digicam-filter-camera/id577423493/reviews)** | [4.2 (944 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-camera/id881267423/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 944 |
| Positive reviews | **60.9% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Retrica, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/958446752) | [Sangcheol Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870452537) |

## 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


### Candy Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-camera/id881267423)

Enhance your selfies with a wide array of beautifying filters and editing tools. Apply makeup, slim features, and whiten skin in real-time. Create unique looks with photobooth effects, frames, stickers, drawing, and collage options.

**Highlights:** Real-time beautifying selfie filters, Slimming, whitening, and makeup editing, Photobooth-style image effects, Diverse photo frames, Extensive sticker collection, Freehand drawing tool, Multi-photo collage creation

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime Subscription | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Great filters and stickers
- 📸 Useful camera features
- 💫 Cute and creative design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 📥 Issues with saving and uploading photos
- 💰 Complaints about recent monetization changes

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working properly
- Stickers and filters not loading
- Photos not saving to device

**Requested features**

- Restore missing stickers and filters
- Improve photo saving and gallery integration
- Optimize app performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retrica free?

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

### Is Candy Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Retrica or Candy Camera?

Retrica is rated higher. Retrica averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Candy Camera averages 4.2 from 944 ratings.

### Do Retrica or Candy Camera have ads?

Candy Camera shows ads; Retrica does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retrica or Candy Camera?

Retrica ships an update every 10 days, and Candy Camera every 3 days. Most recently, Retrica was updated on September 25, 2026 and Candy Camera on September 24, 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.*