Bad Camera vs REFRAKT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bad Camera
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Tired of photos that look too perfect? Modern cameras are boringly sharp. Bad Camera turns your advanced iPhone into a nostalgic time machine. We bring back the beauty of low megapixels, color shifts, and accidental beauty. It’s not just a filter app; it’s a full camera experience designed to mimic the legendary devices of the past. FEATURES: Time Travel: Experience the distinct look of legendary phones from the 2000s (Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson vibes). The "Olds" Era: Relive the golden age of selfies with filters inspired by Retrica and faded polaroids. Glitch & Ruin: Simulate broken sensors, dead pixels, and magnetic interference for a cyberpunk aesthetic. Live Grain & Noise: Unlike static overlays, our noise engine is alive and moves with your video feed. Classic Timestamp: The iconic orange date stamp that proves you were there. Pro-Retro Interface: A minimalist, distraction-free viewfinder that stays portrait-locked while icons rotate—just like a real digital camera. Don't try to be perfect. Be Bad.
REFRAKT
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REFRAKT — Creative Double-Exposure Photography Combine photographs, textures and overlays to create atmospheric, layered images. REFRAKT gives photographers and artists simple, hands-on control over colour, light and composition. Start with a Photo or Template Take a photo, import one from your gallery, or explore the included sample compositions. Choose from textures and photography-inspired overlays to develop your own look. Keep Your Image in Focus A clean, translucent interface keeps your photograph at the centre. Pinch, rotate and drag to position overlays, then explore blend modes and opacity. Shape Colour and Light Adjust saturation, contrast, temperature and tint with intuitive square compass controls. Double-tap to return to neutral. Fine-tune exposure and levels, and use a soft mask to control where the overlay appears. Save, Revisit and Share Save editable compositions to continue later, export finished images to your photos, or share your image and recipe. Explore double exposure. Find your own perspective with REFRAKT.
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Verdict
Bad Camera and REFRAKT are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Bad Camera | REFRAKT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Engin Balikci | Smudgy Studios |
In-app purchases
Bad Camera
No in-app purchases
REFRAKT
No in-app purchases









