Comparison

Nostalgia vs 卡迪

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

卡迪

Features
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卡迪Candi是儿童相机专属配套应用,主打照片高效管理与创意美化。可无缝连接对应儿童相机硬件,快速导入、浏览、分类存储照片;内置多款适配儿童审美的卡通贴纸、柔和滤镜与简单编辑工具,操作轻量化无复杂步骤。应用界面简洁护眼,无广告与额外付费项,安全适配儿童使用场景,既能有序管理相机拍摄素材,也能轻松修饰创作,完整留存孩子用镜头记录的每一段美好回忆。

Screenshots

Nostalgia4 screens
卡迪4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 卡迪 at none against Nostalgia's 6. 卡迪 also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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. 卡迪 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nostalgia ships an update every 2 months, 卡迪 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nostalgia versus 卡迪: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNostalgia卡迪
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSER_INT深圳市矢量律动科技有限公司

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
None

卡迪

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nostalgia free?
Nostalgia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 卡迪 free?
卡迪 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nostalgia or 卡迪 have ads?
Neither Nostalgia nor 卡迪 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nostalgia or 卡迪?
Nostalgia ships an update every 2 months, and 卡迪 fortnightly. Most recently, Nostalgia was updated on November 5, 2026 and 卡迪 on October 31, 2026.

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