# RECS vs Amped VHS Camera

The clearest difference is rating: Amped VHS Camera at 4.6 against RECS's 3.0. Amped VHS Camera also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (111 vs 10). RECS's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RECS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Amped VHS Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Amped VHS Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amped VHS Camera has 111 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of RECS's written reviews are positive against 59% of Amped VHS Camera's.

RECS ships an update every 2 months, Amped VHS Camera every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RECS | Amped VHS Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recs/id636414067/reviews) | **[4.6 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amped-vhs-camera-camcorder/id1501515259/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **111** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **59.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boogie Software Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/376987621) | [Paul Sundar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706233750) |

## What reviewers say

### RECS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/recs/id636414067)

Apply a wide range of vintage and themed audio-visual filters to your photos and videos in real-time. Enhance existing media or capture new content with authentic sound effects. Easily share your creations to popular social platforms.

**Highlights:** Real-time filtered video recording, Process existing photos and videos, Authentic sound crunching, 24+ vintage and themed filters, Easy sharing to social media, Adjustable picture parameters

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RetroFlick Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |


### Amped VHS Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amped-vhs-camera-camcorder/id1501515259)

Transform your photos and videos into vintage VHS masterpieces with retro filters, tracking lines, and customizable date stamps. This app offers a powerful editing suite to add nostalgic graphic elements and adjust effect intensity.

**Highlights:** Retro VHS overlays and filters, Customizable date/year stamp, Add VHS effects to pre-recorded video, Glitch camera effects, CRT screen effect, Trim and crop video

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AMPED VHS Cam - Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| AMPED VHS Cam Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| AMPED VHS Cam - Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RECS free?

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

### Is Amped VHS Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RECS or Amped VHS Camera?

Amped VHS Camera is rated higher. RECS averages 3.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Amped VHS Camera averages 4.6 from 111 ratings.

### Do RECS or Amped VHS Camera have ads?

Neither RECS nor Amped VHS Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RECS or Amped VHS Camera?

RECS ships an update every 2 months, and Amped VHS Camera every 8 days. Most recently, RECS was updated on November 1, 2026 and Amped VHS Camera on November 3, 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.*