Comparison

Throwback Camera vs SoftFillLight

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

Head to head
About

Throwback Camera

Features
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Throwback Cam – Capture the Past Relive the golden age of mobile photography with Throwback Cam, the ultimate retro photo experience. Designed to recreate the charm of early 2010s filters and aesthetics, this app lets you snap, edit, and share timeless photos with an authentic vintage feel. Features: Classic camera interface inspired by the early days of mobile photography Dozens of filters modeled after the most popular looks from 2010–2012 Realistic film textures, vignettes, and light leaks for extra authenticity Built-in gallery to store, view, and manage your retro shots Easy photo import so you can give any image a vintage makeover Optional Pro upgrade to unlock premium filters and editing tools Whether you’re chasing nostalgia or discovering the magic of early social photography for the first time, Throwback Cam delivers a true old-school camera experience in your pocket.

About

SoftFillLight

Features
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SoftFillLight - Professional Photography Light SoftFillLight transforms your smartphone screen into a high-quality lighting source. Features include: β–  Brightness Control Seamlessly adjust screen brightness from 0% to 100% with an intuitive slider control. Quickly find the perfect light intensity for any shooting environment. β–  Background Display Display solid colors or gradient backgrounds for consistent lighting effects. Use as a light source with various color temperatures from pure white to warm or cool tones. β–  Color Presets Built-in professional color presets optimized for different scenarios. One-tap selection for portrait, product photography, live streaming, and more. β–  Custom Colors Free color selection with HSV color wheel. Direct RGB value input supported for precise color matching, perfect for brand colors or specific lighting needs. β–  Saturation Control Fine-tune color saturation from 0% to 100%. Achieve optimal color expression from soft, muted light to vivid, saturated tones based on your subject. β–  Hide UI Hide control panel with a single tap. Use the entire screen as a pure light source without any UI distractions for professional shooting. β–  More App version info, usage guide, and feedback submission. Essential information hub for user support and product improvement.

Screenshots

Throwback Camera4 screens
SoftFillLight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoftFillLight at none against Throwback Camera's 1. SoftFillLight also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Throwback Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SoftFillLight asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Throwback Camera versus SoftFillLight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThrowback CameraSoftFillLight
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWhatsGoodApps LLCQI YAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Throwback Camera

One-time1
  • Unlock everything$4.99
None

SoftFillLight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Throwback Camera free?
Throwback Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SoftFillLight free?
SoftFillLight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Throwback Camera or SoftFillLight have ads?
Neither Throwback Camera nor SoftFillLight shows ads.

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