Comparison

dayLime vs Retro Cam

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

Head to head
About

dayLime

Features
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Keep important dates in view with dayLime day counter and countdown widgets. Stamp the date, time and D-day on photos as you shoot with the timestamp camera. Match your angle with ghost mode and turn your photos into a timelapse. 1. Count days from or until a date See elapsed days as D+N or remaining days as D-N. Use this day counter app for exams, travel, anniversaries or days together. For a SAT countdown, set your own test date to count the days left. Add a D-day countdown widget or a sticky note widget to your home screen. Put a D-day widget on your Lock Screen, too. There are five slots: slots 1 and 2 are free; slots 3, 4 and 5 require a premium purchase. 2. Stamp the moment you take a photo Turn on the date, time and D-day you want to show in the timestamp camera. Those values are stamped on the photo at capture. Choose from seven date formats and three time formats. Style the D-day label with text frames, and choose from six photo frame options, including Retro Date Stamp. Your photo timestamp can show both when you took the picture and the day count. 3. Keep your angle and watch progress Ghost mode overlays the latest photo in your current record as a translucent guide. Match your pose and framing for fitness progress photos or a diet record. With at least two record photos, make a photo timelapse MP4 in one tap. The timelapse is saved as a video to the Photos app and is ready to share right away. Try the same angle for baby, pet or plant growth. 4. Share a card by link Make a collage, calendar or sticky note wall card. For collages and calendars, choose original photos, blurred photos or numbers only. Numbers only uses no photos; a collage with this option becomes a calendar of numbers. The sticky note wall has no photos or privacy choices. Choose a link duration of one day, one week, 30 days or no expiry. 5. Make it part of your day Post-workout photos: stamp the date and time after your session. Fitness progress photos: match your last pose to record body changes. SAT: set your own test date in your day counter app and follow the days left. Couple anniversaries: count days together and put the day count on a photo. Travel: use a countdown widget before departure, then photograph the trip. Baby, pet and plant growth: keep an angle as your subject grows. 6. Before you start You cannot add new stamps to existing photos. Take photos with the timestamp camera to stamp the moment. Contains ads and in-app purchases for additional slots.

About

Retro Cam

Transform your photos into vintage instant prints with unique film looks and frames. Add handwritten captions and organize your memories on a virtual wall. Share your creations or save them for later.

Highlights
  • Vintage film looks
  • Instant-photo frames
  • Handwritten captions
  • Virtual memory wall
  • Friend invitations
  • Save and share prints
Features
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Turn everyday moments into vintage instant photos. Take a shot, watch the print slide out, and shake your phone to develop it. • Film looks and instant-photo frames • Add a handwritten caption to your photo • Keep your memories on a Wall with retro colors and fabrics • Invite a friend by link or QR — your first friend is free • Save your finished prints or share them with your favorite apps Start with free photo credits. Premium unlocks unlimited photos, unlimited friends and Walls, 30+ premium themes, and watermark-free exports. Eligible new subscribers can try the monthly Premium plan free for 3 days. After the trial, the monthly subscription renews at the price shown before purchase. Annual Premium is also available. Cancel at least 24 hours before the trial or subscription period ends to avoid renewal. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Payment is handled by Apple; trial eligibility and local prices appear in the app. Terms of Use: https://retro.blixartai.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://retro.blixartai.com/privacy

Screenshots

dayLime4 screens
Retro Cam3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Retro Cam at none against dayLime's shown. dayLime's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. dayLime sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Retro Cam sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dayLime ships an update every 5 days, Retro Cam every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
dayLime versus Retro Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdayLimeRetro Cam
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB108 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer포테이토크래프트SABAHATTIN MAKINE

In-app purchases

5 purchases

dayLime

One-time5
  • Slot 3 Only$0.99
  • Slot 5 Only$0.99
  • Slot 4 Only$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock Remaining Slots(4&5)$1.49
  • Unlock All Slots (3~5)$1.99
2 purchases

Retro Cam

Subscriptions2
  • Retro Cam Premium$4.991 Month
  • Premium Retro Cam$29.991 Year

Questions

Is dayLime free?
dayLime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Cam free?
Retro Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do dayLime or Retro Cam have ads?
dayLime shows ads; Retro Cam does not.
Which is updated more often, dayLime or Retro Cam?
dayLime ships an update every 5 days, and Retro Cam every 2 weeks. Most recently, dayLime was updated on October 28, 2026 and Retro Cam on October 14, 2026.

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