# Dump vs RetroShot

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Dump | RetroShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dump-shared-camera/id6498628478/reviews) | **[5.0 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroshot-film-camera/id6618147082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **98.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Krobe.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/491157713) | [Hong Kong Source Research Society Supply Chain Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761795867) |

## What reviewers say

### Dump

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dump-shared-camera/id6498628478)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium version | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Reveal One Roll | $1.99 | one-time |


### RetroShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retroshot-film-camera/id6618147082)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly PRO1 | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO with 3days free trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Retroshot Pro2-Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Retroshot Pro-Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly PRO | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly PRO | $7.99 | per month |
| Weekly PRO | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly PRO2 | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO3 | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly PRO | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly PRO1 | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly PRO2 | $19.99 | per year |
| 2-Month PRO | $29.99 | per 2 months |
| RetroShot_yearly_PRO | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro (Upgrade) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pro (Limited time) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great camera quality
- 💕 Cute vintage aesthetic
- 🎨 Lots of fun filters and effects
- 🤳 Easy to use
- 🤩 Makes photos look amazing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Some features require payment
- 🕰️ Slow camera shutter
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with subscription billing
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More free camera options
- Additional vintage filter styles
- Ability to remove date stamp


## Frequently asked 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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