Comparison

Dump vs RetroShot

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

Head to head
About

Dump

Easily collect and share event photos with friends. Create a shared camera, invite others to capture moments, and enjoy a surprise reveal of all contributed pictures once the roll is full. It centralizes memories and adds a collaborative, nostalgic feel to your events.

Highlights
  • Create shared event cameras
  • Invite friends to contribute photos
  • Limited shots for a fun challenge
  • Surprise photo reveal
  • Centralize event memories
  • Collaborative photo collection
Features
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Dump - Capture every moment together Easily gather and share your event photos! 
 Whether it's a party, weekend trip, or daily moments, Dump makes it simple to collect and share memories with friends. HOW IT WORKS ? * Create a camera for your event: Invite friends to join and capture moments together. * Limited shots for fun: Each camera has a set number of photos for a unique challenge. * Surprise photo reveal: See everyone's photos together once the camera roll is complete. WHY DUMP? * Centralize memories: All photos from your event, in one place. * Collaborative fun: Everyone contributes to the story. * Nostalgic feel: Capture moments with a vintage vibe. Download Dump now and start capturing the moment, together.

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About

RetroShot

Transform your photos with a vintage aesthetic using this app. Apply retro filters, film-inspired tones, grain, and timestamp effects to create nostalgic and stylish images. Edit photos in real-time or from your camera roll to achieve a timeless look.

Highlights
  • Real-time retro camera filters
  • Import and edit existing photos
  • Vintage film-inspired filters
  • Date and timestamp effects
  • Soft grain and film texture
  • Flash and old-camera effects
Features
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Make every photo feel like a memory. RetroShot is a vintage camera app that brings the charm of classic film photography to your phone. Capture nostalgic moments with retro filters, film-inspired tones, soft grain, timestamp effects, and old-camera textures designed to give your photos a timeless aesthetic. Whether you're taking selfies, shooting daily moments, or editing pictures from your camera roll, RetroShot makes it easy to create warm, stylish images with a true retro feel. Use live camera filters while shooting in real time, or import photos and transform them with vintage effects in just a few taps. With RetroShot, you can create: - Retro film-style photos - Vintage camera looks - Disposable camera vibes - Aesthetic everyday pictures - Soft grain and nostalgic tones - Old-school timestamp photo styles Key features: - Real-time camera filters for instant retro shots - Import and edit photos from your library - Vintage filters inspired by classic film cameras - Date stamp and timestamp effects - Soft grain for a natural film texture - Flash effects for a more authentic camera feel - Selfie-friendly camera experience - Easy editing for portraits, travel, food, street photography, and daily life RetroShot is designed for creators, film lovers, and anyone who wants photos that feel nostalgic, expressive, and effortlessly aesthetic. From casual snapshots to curated social content, you can turn ordinary moments into photos that look like memories. Subscription information: Some features may require a subscription to unlock premium filters, effects, or editing tools. Subscription options may vary by region and are managed through your App Store account. If you love retro filters, vintage photo styles, and film-inspired camera effects, RetroShot is made for you. --Privacy Policy:https://heheretroshot.com/PrivacyPolicy.html --Terms of use:https://heheretroshot.com/TermsofUse.html --EULA:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dump4 screens
RetroShot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RetroShot at 98% against Dump's 20%. RetroShot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 13). Dump's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. Dump sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and RetroShot sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RetroShot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RetroShot has 4.8K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Dump's written reviews are positive against 98% of RetroShot's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dump versus RetroShot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDumpRetroShot
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (13 ratings)5.0 (4.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews98.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings134.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKrobe.netHong Kong Source Research Society Supply Chain Limited

Customer experience

Dump

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

RetroShot

All ratings4,838 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews444 reviews
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.7%

Bugs and requests

Dump

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RetroShot

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Glitches with subscription billing
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More free camera options
  • Additional vintage filter styles
  • Ability to remove date stamp

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Dump

Subscriptions3
  • Premium version3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Yearly$14.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Reveal One Roll$1.99
16 purchases

RetroShot

Subscriptions14
  • Weekly PRO1$1.997 Days
  • Weekly PRO with 3days free trial3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Retroshot Pro2-Weekly7 Days trial$2.997 Days
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  • Retroshot Pro-Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Weekly PRO3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly PRO$7.991 Month
  • Weekly PRO7 Days trial4 variants$9.997 Days
  • Yearly PRO23 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO3$9.991 Year
  • Monthly PRO$19.991 Month
  • Yearly PRO13 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly PRO2$19.991 Year
  • 2-Month PRO$29.992 Months
  • RetroShot_yearly_PRO$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro (Upgrade)$9.99
  • Lifetime Pro (Limited time)$24.99

Questions

Is Dump free?
Dump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RetroShot free?
RetroShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dump or RetroShot?
RetroShot is rated higher. Dump averages 2.6 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while RetroShot averages 5.0 from 4.8K ratings.
Do Dump or RetroShot have ads?
RetroShot shows ads; Dump does not.
Which is updated more often, Dump or RetroShot?
Dump ships an update every 6 days, and RetroShot every 6 days. Most recently, Dump was updated on August 30, 2026 and RetroShot on September 22, 2026.

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