Comparison

NeoCam vs Retro Pixel Camera

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

Head to head
About

NeoCam

Transform your photos and videos into pixel art in real-time with a variety of built-in and customizable color palettes. Adjust pixelation, dithering, and lighting with intuitive sliders for a unique retro aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Real-time pixel art camera
  • Customizable color palettes
  • Pixelation and dithering effects
  • Adjustable lighting
  • Hardware shutter support
  • Library import (Plus)
  • Higher quality export (Plus)
Features
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Make pixel art with your camera. Live. NeoCam is a camera that turns the world into pixel art the second you point it at something. The dithered look hits the viewfinder before you ever tap the shutter. What you see is what you keep. Five built-in palettes set the mood: 1 Bit, 2 Bit, GamePal, Mermaid, and Hope. Want your own? Create unlimited color palettes with the built-in editor. Out of ideas? Browse and install palettes shared by other 8-bit enthusiasts in the NeoCam community. Three sliders give you infinite looks. Pixelate the image. Dither the colors. Light the scene. Drag a slider, watch the preview update instantly, and shoot when it clicks. Capture how you want. Use the volume buttons, Action button, or AirPods stem as a hardware shutter. Launch straight into the camera from Control Center or the lock screen. Switch front and back with one tap. Re-edit any saved shot without losing the original. NeoCam Plus unlocks library import so you can dither any photo on your phone, plus higher-quality export formats and resolutions, and removes the watermark. One-time purchase. Family Sharing supported. NeoCam is for people who love the look of an old screen, the feel of an 80s gaming handheld, the four-bit bands of color on a fading sunset. See the world in pixels all over again. ========== Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://neocam.app/privacy.html

About

Retro Pixel Camera

Apply real-time retro pixel art effects to your camera feed. Adjust pixel size, use classic color palettes, or create your own. Capture and share unique pixelated photos and videos.

Highlights
  • Real-time pixelation
  • Adjustable pixel size
  • Classic retro color palettes
  • Custom palette editor
  • Photo and video recording
  • Built-in gallery
  • Seamless orientation support
Features
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Retro Pixel Camera applies real-time retro effects directly to your phone's camera feed. Adjust pixel size, apply palettes inspired by classic hardware, and edit your own custom palettes. Capture photos and videos in sweet pixel style, browse your gallery, and share your creations. Key Features: - Real-Time Pixelation: Watch your surroundings morph into pixel art live on your screen. What you see is what you capture! - Adjustable Pixel Size: Dial in the perfect look! Easily increase or decrease the pixel resolution on the fly to control the level of abstraction and detail. - Classic Retro Palettes: Instantly apply iconic color schemes inspired by legendary consoles and systems like the NES, SNES, EGA, and Game Boy. Give your creations an authentic vintage feel with a single tap. - Powerful Palette Editor: Unleash your inner artist! Modify the built-in palettes or create entirely new ones from scratch. Choose up to 16 colors, name your custom palette, and save it for later use. Your unique vision, your colors! - Photo and Video Recording: Capture stunning pixelated still photos or record full-length videos drenched in retro style. Perfect for unique social media content, artistic projects, or just having fun! - Built-In Gallery: Access all your creations directly within the app. Browse your saved images and videos, replay your pixelated movies, share your favorites with friends, or delete unwanted files easily. - Seamless Orientation Support: The app adapts to you, working in both portrait and landscape modes, with support for front and back cameras. - Easy Saving: Your pixelated photos and videos are backed up to your device's media library so you can always reach them. Unleash Your Creativity: Retro Pixel Camera isn't just a filter; it's a creative tool. Experiment with different resolutions and color palettes to find the perfect aesthetic. Capture mundane scenes and turn them into captivating, stylized art. Create unique video clips that stand out from the crowd. The possibilities are unlimited. Whether you're a retro gaming enthusiast, a digital artist, or just looking for a fun new way to capture memories, Retro Pixel Camera offers a unique and engaging experience. Reimagine Your World in 8-Bit!

Screenshots

NeoCam4 screens
Retro Pixel Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NeoCam at Free against Retro Pixel Camera's $2.99. NeoCam also leads on ratings volume (19 vs 4). Retro Pixel Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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

NeoCam is free to download; Retro Pixel Camera costs $2.99 up front. NeoCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Retro Pixel Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Retro Pixel Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
NeoCam versus Retro Pixel Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeoCamRetro Pixel Camera
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (19 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharles EtzelCognichine

Customer experience

NeoCam

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Retro Pixel Camera

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

NeoCam

One-time1
  • NeoCam Plus$5.99
None

Retro Pixel Camera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NeoCam free?
NeoCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Pixel Camera free?
Retro Pixel Camera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NeoCam or Retro Pixel Camera?
Retro Pixel Camera is rated higher. NeoCam averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Retro Pixel Camera averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do NeoCam or Retro Pixel Camera have ads?
Neither NeoCam nor Retro Pixel Camera shows ads.

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