NostalCamera vs PICLET
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
NostalCamera
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Capture the colors and vibes of the past, one shot at a time. NostalCamera is a retro camera app that recreates the authentic film textures of the 1970s through 2000s. TIME TRAVEL WITH ONE TAP - Soft grain of the '70s - Dreamy light of the '80s - Flash-lit nostalgia of the '90s - Digital camera tones of the 2000s Every photo you take instantly transforms into a vintage masterpiece. Nostalgic, yet fresh. Shoot your moment. Choose your era.
PICLET
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PICLET is a simple photo collection app that turns your favorite photos into transparent acrylic keychains. Just pick a photo from your library, or take one on the spot, then adjust it to fit. Your finished keychains are grouped by month, so you can look back on your everyday memories like a shelf of small keepsakes. You can share your finished keychain images through any of iPhone's sharing options, including Messages, Instagram, and AirDrop. Key features - Add photos from your library or camera - Adjust with drag and pinch - Keychains organized by month - Share and save the finished image - No account required - Photos stay stored on your device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PICLET at none against NostalCamera's shown. PICLET also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NostalCamera ships an update every 2 months, PICLET every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NostalCamera | PICLET |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.1 | 17.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Makiko Kawahara | SHIHO CHIHARA |
In-app purchases
NostalCamera
No in-app purchases
PICLET
No in-app purchases
