Comparison

RECS vs Cam2000

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

Head to head
About

RECS

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
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** NEW ** - Snap and edit your photos using RECS filters - Quick sharing of the recorded video (option) - Lots of improvements, optimizations and fixes RECS™ is a photo- and movie filming app that captures the video and sound through audio-visual filters. Filters vary from old black & white film via Moon landing TV broadcasts to 1980's computer graphics. Easy sharing to Facebook and YouTube and email. Full version includes 24 amazing filters (see list below). PHOTO & VIDEO RECORDING RECS shows the filtered video when you shoot it, in real-time - no extra waiting. Just select a theme and start recording! You can adjust the picture parameters easily in the recording screen. PHOTO & VIDEO PROCESSING Process your existing photos and videos using RECS filters! AUTHENTIC SOUND In addition to video RECS crunches the sound to an authentic form. Hiss, cracks, pops, space beeps - try shoot a video with 'Moon 1969' and be amazed! MOVIE SHARING Share your photos and movies using RECS™ or using device Photos app. Within RECS™ app you can, * Upload to Facebook, Vimeo, YouTube, Flickr and more * Send movies using AirDrop, iMessage and Email FILTER DESCRIPTIONS * Pinhole Film 1893 - Time Machine way back in time * Wild West 1899 - Vintage Western Film * New York 1905 - Vintage Black & White Film * Hollywood 1929 - TECHNICOLOR™ of 1920s * Chicago 1938 - TECHNICOLOR™ of 1930s * Montreal Sun 1945 - 1940s color movie with warm sepia tone * London 1956 - Black & White TV * Noir 1947 - Noir Film Visual Style * San Francisco 1964 - Low Color 1960s 8mm Film * Paris 1978 - Low Color 1970s 8mm Film * Moon 1969 - Black & White Moon TV broadcast * Moon 1972 - Color Moon TV broadcast * Mars 1976 - Color Mars TV broadcast * 1981 Pola - Instant Camera fun with moving picture * VHS Video 1984 - VHS Tape Playback * Toy-Cam 1987 - My First Cam from late 1980s * The Matrix - The Matrix Camera * TeleText - TeleText themed camera * LED Scoreboard - Stadium Camera * Halftone 1970 - Single color cartoon coloring * 1970s & 1980s Home Computer Cameras ** Commodore 64 (C-64) Home Computer ** Apple II Computer ** ZX Spectrum Computer ** VIC-20 Home Computer ** BBC Micro Computer Compatible with, - iPhone 5s and newer - iPod Touch 4th Generation and newer - iPad 2 and newer - iPad Mini 2 and newer

About

Cam2000

Recreate the authentic look of early 2000s digital cameras and camcorders. Apply vintage effects, including specific color palettes, resolution, and timestamps, to photos and videos instantly or import existing media.

Highlights
  • Authentic 2000s digicam and camcorder simulation
  • Y2K photo and video effects
  • Timestamp and date overlays
  • Import photos and videos from camera roll
  • Multiple camera styles (digicam, CCD, camcorder)
  • Realistic vintage imperfections
Features
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Bring back the look of 2000s digital cameras and camcorders, right on your iPhone. Cam2000 turns your phone into a collection of cameras inspired by the digicams, CCD cameras and camcorders that defined the 2000s. No need to spend hours editing your photos. Pick a camera, frame your shot and capture its look instantly. Each camera has its own personality: colors, contrast, resolution, digital grain, flash, imperfections, timestamps and details inspired by real cameras from the era. PHOTO & VIDEO Take photos and record videos directly with Cam2000. Switch between a Y2K digital camera, a retro camcorder or a colorful CCD-style camera. Each one gives your photos and videos a different look and feel. YOUR PHOTOS, YOUR STYLE Already took the photo or video? Import it from your camera roll and apply the look of any Cam2000 camera. Perfect for turning recent photos, memories, selfies, party shots or videos into nostalgic 2000s-style content. MORE THAN JUST A FILTER Cam2000 is not just about putting a vintage filter over your image. Each camera recreates some of the details that gave early digital cameras their unique character: lower resolution, CCD-style colors, digital compression, noise, contrast, direct flash, imperfect sharpness and all the little flaws that make the look feel real. A COLLECTION OF CAMERAS Choose the camera that fits the moment. • Digicam and digital camera looks • CCD-style rendering • Retro camcorder looks • Y2K photo and video effects • Timestamp and date • Flash • Digital zoom • Vintage and retro effects • Import photos and videos • Simple photo and video editing from your camera roll No complicated menus. No overloaded photo editor. Pick a camera. Take a photo or record a video. Keep the memory. Or import something you already love and give it a completely different vibe. The 2000s are back. Pick your camera. CAM2000 PREMIUM Upgrade to Cam2000 Premium to unlock Premium features and content. Cam2000 Premium subscriptions are available monthly and yearly. • A 3 to 7 day free trial may be available to eligible new users. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm your purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time from your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://cam2000.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://cam2000.app/privacy/

Screenshots

RECS4 screens
Cam20004 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cam2000 at 100% against RECS's 56%. Cam2000 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). RECS's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. RECS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cam2000 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RECS ships an update every 2 months, Cam2000 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RECS versus Cam2000: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRECSCam2000
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoogie Software OyKilian FRADET

Customer experience

RECS

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral19.4%
Negative25.0%

Cam2000

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RECS

One-time1
  • RetroFlick Full Version$2.99
2 purchases

Cam2000

Subscriptions2
  • Cam2000 Premium3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Cam2000 Premium7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is RECS free?
RECS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cam2000 free?
Cam2000 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RECS or Cam2000 have ads?
Neither RECS nor Cam2000 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RECS or Cam2000?
RECS ships an update every 2 months, and Cam2000 every 3 weeks. Most recently, RECS was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cam2000 on November 1, 2026.

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