# (Not Boring) Camera vs Retro Pixel Camera

The clearest difference is rating: (Not Boring) Camera at 4.6 against Retro Pixel Camera's 4.0. (Not Boring) Camera also leads on ratings volume (5.5K vs 1) and chart position (#129 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. (Not Boring) Camera sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Retro Pixel Camera sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

(Not Boring) Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: (Not Boring) Camera has 5.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

(Not Boring) Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Retro Pixel Camera every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | (Not Boring) Camera | Retro Pixel Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-camera/id6737783441/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-pixel-camera-pixelado/id6756063511/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#129** | — |
| Size | 191 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Not Boring Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531048093) | [Ali Taha Tuna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696521477) |

## What reviewers say

### (Not Boring) Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/not-boring-camera/id6737783441)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Capture unique, honest, and inspiring photos with a playful camera interface. Offers professional-level controls, natural image processing, and customizable color grading with LUTs. Enjoy a tactile, 3D interface and one-second capture from lock screen.

**Highlights:** SUPER RAW™ capture, 3D LUT color grading, Customizable camera interface, HDR support, 3D camera interface with haptics, Manual pro controls, One-tap fast capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super !Boring Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| !Camera Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| !Camera Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Super !Boring Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| !Camera Plus Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable camera experience
- 🎨 In-camera processing with LUTs
- 🎥 Satisfying and natural film-like photos
- 🔍 Excellent manual controls
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 No digital zoom
- 🎥 No video or slow-motion mode
- 🔥 Phone gets too hot during use

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to focus on nearby subjects

**Requested features**

- Video and slow-motion mode
- Brightness matching between viewfinder and final image


### Retro Pixel Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-pixel-camera-pixelado/id6756063511)

This camera app applies real-time dither shaders and retro color palettes to your photos and videos. Customize effects, pixel scale, and contrast live in the viewfinder. Import existing photos to apply the same artistic filters.

**Highlights:** Real-time dither shader effects, Fourteen live effects including error diffusion and ordered dither, Thirty-eight hand-graded color palettes, Live adjustment of pixel scale, contrast, shadows, and highlights, Import and edit existing photos, iPad Split View and Slide Over support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pixelado Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pixelado Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is (Not Boring) Camera free?

(Not Boring) Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Retro Pixel Camera free?

Retro Pixel Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, (Not Boring) Camera or Retro Pixel Camera?

(Not Boring) Camera is rated higher. (Not Boring) Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Retro Pixel Camera averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do (Not Boring) Camera or Retro Pixel Camera have ads?

Neither (Not Boring) Camera nor Retro Pixel Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, (Not Boring) Camera or Retro Pixel Camera?

(Not Boring) Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Retro Pixel Camera every 9 days. Most recently, (Not Boring) Camera was updated on October 30, 2026 and Retro Pixel Camera on October 2, 2026.

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