Comparison

Analog Camera vs Surface Camera

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

Head to head
About

Analog Camera

Recreate the authentic look of film photography with a collection of 15 handcrafted filters. Adjust exposure, add grain, and fine-tune vignettes for a vintage aesthetic. Easily shoot, edit, and save your analog-inspired images.

Highlights
  • 15 handcrafted film filters
  • Adjustable EV, grain, and vignette
  • Filter intensity control
  • Simple shooting and editing interface
  • Save and share analog-style photos
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

Surface Camera

Capture photos with a vintage film aesthetic using a variety of distinct film profiles. Fine-tune your shots with editing tools and save directly to your photo library.

Highlights
  • Eight distinct film profiles
  • Adjustable blur and light leaks
  • Manual focus and exposure control
  • Comprehensive editing suite
  • Direct saving to Apple Photos
  • HEIC, JPEG, and ProRAW capture
Features
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A film camera for iPhone. Choose your film. Compose the frame. Make the photograph. Surface brings eight distinct film profiles to your iPhone, with the look visible in the viewfinder before you shoot. Add blur or light leaks, take control of focus and exposure, and save directly to Apple Photos. FIND YOUR FILM Four black-and-white profiles: Selenium 400, Bromide 125, Metol 125, and Palladium 3200. Four color profiles: Chroma 100, Tonal 400, Radian 400, and Prism 100. Your chosen profile becomes part of the photograph at capture. Editing refines that photograph while keeping its film. SHAPE THE FRAME Position blur and adjust its strength. Add a light leak, then randomize it to explore a different color and pattern. Tap to focus, adjust exposure, and use focus peaking. Flash, a timer, and slow shutter are close at hand. EDIT IN SURFACE Adjust Exposure, Contrast, Blacks, Whites, Saturation, Warmth, Tint, Grain, Halation, and Vignette. Crop and straighten, undo and redo, and save your edits back to Photos. ONE PHOTO LIBRARY Captures and edits live in Apple Photos. Browse your Surface photographs, import photos for editing, share favorites, and manage your collection without maintaining a second library. CAPTURE YOUR WAY Choose HEIC, JPEG, or Apple ProRAW on supported iPhones. Capture at 12, 24, or 48 MP depending on your hardware and settings. ProRAW supports 12 or 48 MP. Open the viewfinder from Siri, Shortcuts, the Lock Screen, or Control Center. MADE FOR YOUR IPHONE Film rendering and editing happen on your device. No Surface account, ads, or tracking. Apple services handle purchases, optional iCloud Photos sync, and location-name lookup. Available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. Requires iOS 18 or later. Camera features vary by iPhone model. MEMBERSHIP Choose a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Purchases are handled by Apple. Subscriptions renew unless canceled through your Apple Account settings. Local prices are shown before purchase. Privacy Policy: https://surfacecamera.app/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Analog Camera4 screens
Surface Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Surface Camera at every 2 days against Analog Camera's every 5 weeks. Analog Camera's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Analog Camera sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Surface Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 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 Analog Camera against 5.0 for Surface Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Analog Camera has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Analog Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, Surface Camera every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Analog Camera versus Surface Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnalog CameraSurface Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSER_INTCarlos Tarrats

Customer experience

Analog Camera

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Surface Camera

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Analog Camera

Subscriptions4
  • Discounted Monthly Premium$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Access$3.991 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$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium Access$14.99
3 purchases

Surface Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Surface Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Surface Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Surface Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Analog Camera free?
Analog Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Surface Camera free?
Surface Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Analog Camera or Surface Camera?
Analog Camera and Surface Camera are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Analog Camera or Surface Camera have ads?
Neither Analog Camera nor Surface Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Analog Camera or Surface Camera?
Analog Camera ships an update every 5 weeks, and Surface Camera every 2 days. Most recently, Analog Camera was updated on October 30, 2026 and Surface Camera on October 29, 2026.

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