Comparison

Blocks Camera vs Retroize

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

Head to head
About

Blocks Camera

Transform your photos into a pixelated world with various color filters and adjustable pixel densities. Create unique and engaging visual art directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Pixelated photo transformation
  • Color filters
  • Adjustable pixel density
  • Create unique visual art
  • iPhone compatible
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Blocks camera turns your view into pixel world! With various color filters and pixel densities, you can create fun and interesting photos.

About

Retroize

Features
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Retroize is an iPhone and iPad video converter that turns your videos into an 8-bit-inspired or retro-styled look and lets you share or save the result as a video file. Choose videos from Photos or Files, then adjust palettes, dithering, working resolution, output FPS, and audio settings in one focused workflow. โ–  Retro palettes for different looks Choose from retro PC monochrome and color palettes, handheld-style green, phosphor green, 8-bit-inspired console colors, sepia tone, pink violet, traditional Japanese colors, mineral pigments, indigo dye, fresco earth, and original color. โ–  Dithering for texture Select fine grid (Bayer 4x4), wide grid (Bayer 8x8), or soft grain (blue noise). Reduce banding from color reduction and add a classic retro texture. โ–  Control resolution and FPS Tune the working scale, output size, and output FPS. Create a classic low-resolution, low-frame-rate feel, or keep a modern resolution while applying palette conversion. โ–  One-frame preview Preview a representative frame before export. Check the look as you adjust settings, so it is easier to find the right style. โ–  Retro-style audio Keep the original audio, or lower the sample rate for a retro-style sound. โ–  iPhone and iPad export Export MP4 video files, then use the system share sheet to save, send, or open the exported video in another app. Note: HDR and wide-color videos are processed as standard-color MP4 files. HDR brightness and wide-color information are not preserved. [Free version and full export] The free version exports the first 10 seconds of each video. Unlock Full Export with an in-app purchase to export the entire video. Export length may also depend on device performance and available storage.

Screenshots

Blocks Camera3 screens
Retroize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Retroize at Free against Blocks Camera's $1.99. Retroize also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Blocks Camera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Retroize is free to download; Blocks Camera costs $1.99 up front. Retroize sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Blocks Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
Blocks Camera versus Retroize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlocks CameraRetroize
Price$1.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyFortnightlyโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidโ€”
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS18.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer(optional.is)Nekomimimi

In-app purchases

None

Blocks Camera

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Retroize

One-time1
  • Full Export$2.99

Questions

Is Blocks Camera free?
Blocks Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retroize free?
Retroize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Blocks Camera or Retroize have ads?
Neither Blocks Camera nor Retroize shows ads.

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