# Retro Pixel Camera vs CH3 Camcorder

The clearest difference is price: CH3 Camcorder at Free against Retro Pixel Camera's $2.99. Retro Pixel Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

CH3 Camcorder is free to download; Retro Pixel Camera costs $2.99 up front. CH3 Camcorder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Retro Pixel Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Retro Pixel Camera against 5.0 for CH3 Camcorder. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Pixel Camera | CH3 Camcorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-pixel-camera/id6744410590/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ch3-camcorder/id6761398176/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 49 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cognichine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806408356) | [Alan Kahn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889365397) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Pixel Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-pixel-camera/id6744410590)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CH3 Camcorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ch3-camcorder/id6761398176)

This app transforms your phone into a 1990s VHS camcorder, capturing footage in real-time with authentic vintage effects. It offers a suite of adjustable parameters to simulate the entire VHS signal chain, from visual distortions to audio processing. Recordings are stored in an in-app library with VCR-style playback and can be saved or shared.

**Highlights:** Real-time VHS recording, Authentic 90s camcorder look, 25 adjustable VHS signal parameters, VHS timestamp burn-in, VCR-style playback library, No account or tracking required

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CH3 Camcorder Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Pixel Camera free?

Retro Pixel Camera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CH3 Camcorder free?

CH3 Camcorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Retro Pixel Camera or CH3 Camcorder?

Retro Pixel Camera and CH3 Camcorder are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Retro Pixel Camera or CH3 Camcorder have ads?

Neither Retro Pixel Camera nor CH3 Camcorder shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*