EchoSnap vs ReTake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EchoSnap
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That’s it. No clutter. No steps. Just one seamless screen.
ReTake
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Relive that special moment, right here, right now. ReTake is a unique camera app that lets you blend the past with the present. Overlay your favorite old photos onto your current camera view and capture the beautiful passage of time in a single, emotional shot. That park you played in as a kid, that unforgettable vacation view, that nostalgic street corner... Let's revisit them and see what has changed. 【Key Features】 ◆ Time-Traveling Overlay Camera Choose a photo from your library, and it will appear as a semi-transparent layer on your camera screen. This makes it easy to perfectly align your shot with the past to capture the now. You can even adjust the overlay's transparency with a simple slider. ◆ Rediscover Memories with the "Discover" Tab Don't know which photo to retake? Let the app help! The Discover tab automatically suggests nostalgic photos from your library that are perfect for a retake, based on themes like "On This Day" and "Memories Nearby." You might just stumble upon a forgotten treasure. ◆ Interactive Comparison View Once you've captured your shot, you can closely compare the "then" and "now." View them side-by-side, or use the slider to seamlessly fade between the two layered images. It's a magical way to feel the flow of time right at your fingertips. ◆ Get the Perfect Shot with Powerful Camera Features Not happy with your first try? No problem. You can preview your photo after taking it and retake it as many times as you need. With pinch-to-zoom and front/back camera switching, you have the tools to create your masterpiece. ◆ Your Personal Time-Travel Album Your creations are beautifully saved within the app, allowing you to build a personal collection of your journeys through time. Download ReTake today and start your own time-traveling adventure.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: EchoSnap at none against ReTake's shown. ReTake's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EchoSnap ships an update every 4 months, ReTake every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | EchoSnap | ReTake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuang Chen | Infinity Inc. (Apps) |
In-app purchases
EchoSnap
No in-app purchases
ReTake
No in-app purchases









