Comparison

Nostalgia vs CINEFLARES

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

Head to head
About

Nostalgia

Recreate the authentic look of film photography with a variety of handcrafted filters. Adjust exposure, grain, and vignette for a unique analog aesthetic. Easily edit and save stunning photos directly on your device.

Highlights
  • 15 handcrafted film filters
  • Adjustable EV, grain, and vignette
  • Filter intensity control
  • Simple shooting and editing interface
  • Save photos directly to device
Features
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Bring the timeless beauty of film photography to your iPhone. Nostalgia is designed for creators who crave authentic analog vibes with the convenience of digital. Handcrafted Film Filters Choose from a carefully curated collection of 15 filters inspired by legendary film stocks: • Kodak Portra 400, Kodak Gold 200, Kodak Tri-X 400, Kodak Ektar 100 • Fujifilm XT3, Fuji Velvia 50 • Ilford HP5+ (classic B&W) • Polaroid SX-70, Agfa Vista 200, CineStill 800T • Lomography Color, Vintage Sepia, Retro Warm, Cool Blues, Sunset Glow Creative Controls • Adjust EV (exposure value) for the perfect light • Add grain for that true film texture • Fine-tune vignette for cinematic depth • Control filter intensity to match your style Designed for Simplicity Whether you’re capturing everyday moments or building a creative portfolio, Nostalgia makes it easy to shoot, edit, and save stunning film-like photos—all in one place. Step back in time, without leaving your phone. Download Nostalgia today and relive the beauty of analog photography. Premium Subscription Options Retail Plans • Monthly Plan – $3.99/month, includes a 3-day free trial Discounted Plans (offered occasionally) • Monthly Plan (Discounted) – $2.99/month, includes a 3-day free trial Promotional Plans (offered occasionally) • Monthly Plan (Discounted) – $3.99/month, includes a 6-month free trial All premium plans unlock full access to all the filters in the app. Subscription Info: Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. After purchase, manage your subscriptions in App Store Account Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Terms of Service: https://nostalgia-ios-app-la-zl9b.bolt.host/terms Privacy Policy: https://nostalgia-ios-app-la-zl9b.bolt.host/privacy

About

CINEFLARES

Discover and compare professional lens tests to find the perfect lens for your filmmaking. Explore an interactive library of lens flares and find inspiration for your next visual project. Unlock the full library with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Interactive lens test library
  • Compare lens flares
  • Motion controlled environment
  • Discover new lenses
  • Filmmaking inspiration
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The lens database for creative people. CINEFLARES helps you find the perfect lens to express your unique visual ideas and inspire your filmmaking process. Join CINEFLARES for free and explore your interactive lens test library, offering you access to the largest lens testing platform with more than 115 lens sets*. Compare professionally shot lens flares in a unique motion controlled environment and discover new lenses in a mesmerizing beautiful way. *Access to the full library requires CINEFLARES PRO subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Nostalgia4 screens
CINEFLARES4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nostalgia at 10 against CINEFLARES's 2. CINEFLARES's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Nostalgia sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CINEFLARES sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Nostalgia against 5.0 for CINEFLARES. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nostalgia has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nostalgia ships an update every 2 months, CINEFLARES every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nostalgia versus CINEFLARES: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNostalgiaCINEFLARES
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSER_INTTruelens Productions Inc

Customer experience

Nostalgia

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CINEFLARES

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Nostalgia

Subscriptions4
  • Discounted Monthly Premium$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Access$2.991 Month
  • AppAdvice Premium Access6 Months trial$4.991 Month
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  • Yearly Premium Plan6 Months trial$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Discounted Lifetime Premium$4.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$7.99
2 purchases

CINEFLARES

Subscriptions2
  • Cineflares PRO Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Cineflares PRO Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Nostalgia free?
Nostalgia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CINEFLARES free?
CINEFLARES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nostalgia or CINEFLARES?
Nostalgia and CINEFLARES are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Nostalgia or CINEFLARES have ads?
Neither Nostalgia nor CINEFLARES shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nostalgia or CINEFLARES?
Nostalgia ships an update every 2 months, and CINEFLARES every 5 weeks. Most recently, Nostalgia was updated on November 6, 2026 and CINEFLARES on November 5, 2026.

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