Comparison

Slica vs NostalCamera

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

Head to head
About

Slica

Features
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Slica is your retro pocket camera for creating beautiful photos and videos. Get the most authentic nostalgic vibe in a single tap. With a real-time preview, you can see the final look before you even shoot. LOOKS FOR YOUR AESTHETIC - Y2K Magazine: The glossy print texture and orange-teal tones of a 2000s magazine. - 90s CRT: Vibrant saturation, pixel noise, and the retro glow of a vintage television screen. - Warm Film: A classic 35mm film look defined by a delicate wash of warm orange-yellow tones and fine grain. - B&W: A raw, high-contrast monochrome that creates a powerful and timeless feel. And many more to discover! Terms of Service: https://mindflick.tech/rolls/user-agreement.html Privacy Policy: https://mindflick.tech/rolls/privacy-policy.html

About

NostalCamera

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Capture the colors and vibes of the past, one shot at a time. NostalCamera is a retro camera app that recreates the authentic film textures of the 1970s through 2000s. TIME TRAVEL WITH ONE TAP - Soft grain of the '70s - Dreamy light of the '80s - Flash-lit nostalgia of the '90s - Digital camera tones of the 2000s Every photo you take instantly transforms into a vintage masterpiece. Nostalgic, yet fresh. Shoot your moment. Choose your era.

Screenshots

Slica4 screens
NostalCamera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NostalCamera at none against Slica's 2. Slica's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16 vs 18.1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Slica sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. NostalCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slica ships an update every 6 weeks, NostalCamera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Slica versus NostalCamera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlicaNostalCamera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 β€” better18.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size116 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperδΈ€δΈͺ忡倴Makiko Kawahara

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Slica

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Pro$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$24.99
None

NostalCamera

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Slica free?
Slica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NostalCamera free?
NostalCamera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Slica or NostalCamera have ads?
NostalCamera shows ads; Slica does not.
Which is updated more often, Slica or NostalCamera?
Slica ships an update every 6 weeks, and NostalCamera every 2 months. Most recently, Slica was updated on September 21, 2026 and NostalCamera on September 25, 2026.

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