Comparison

RetroAlign vs ReShoot

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

Head to head
About

RetroAlign

Features
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RetroAlign helps you capture perfectly aligned photos by overlaying reference images on your camera view. Perfect for photographers, artists, and anyone who needs precise alignment when recreating shots. KEY FEATURES: • Overlay Reference Photos - Select any photo from your library and overlay it on your live camera view • Adjustable Transparency - Use the slider to fine-tune overlay opacity for perfect alignment • Zoom & Pan Controls - Tap to zoom 3x and drag to pan for precise positioning • Flash Control - Cycle through off, on, and auto flash modes • Side-by-Side Comparison - Compare your captured photo with the reference image • Auto-Save - Photos automatically save to your camera roll PERFECT FOR: • Photographers recreating shots • Artists aligning new work with references • Anyone needing precise camera alignment • Before/after comparisons • Matching angles and compositions HOW IT WORKS: 1. Select a reference photo from your library 2. Adjust overlay transparency to see both images 3. Align your camera view with the reference 4. Use zoom and pan for precision 5. Capture your perfectly aligned photo 6. Compare and save Simple, intuitive, and designed for precision.

About

ReShoot

Capture the passage of time with a ghost overlay of past photos. Easily line up shots to create side-by-side "Then vs. Now" comparisons, perfect for tracking growth, progress, or seasonal changes. Save and share your evolving memories.

Highlights
  • Ghost overlay for precise photo alignment
  • Automatic side-by-side comparisons
  • Timeline of changes
  • Location-based photo gallery
  • Shareable comparison exports
  • Privacy-focused, no accounts or cloud storage
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ReShoot — Time machine for your camera. Point your phone at any spot and instantly see a ghost overlay of the last photo you took there. Line up your shot, tap the shutter, and get an automatic side-by-side comparison showing how things changed. GHOST OVERLAY Stand anywhere you've photographed before and ReShoot finds your old photo using GPS and compass direction. A transparent ghost appears over your live camera so you can line up the exact same shot. THEN vs NOW COMPARISONS Every time you retake a photo, ReShoot generates a side-by-side comparison. See the "Then" and "Now" with an exact timeline showing how much time passed — minutes, days, months, or years. LOCATION GALLERY Browse every photo you've ever taken at your current spot, organized by date. Filter by time range and tap any photo to use it as your ghost overlay. SHARE & EXPORT Save comparisons to your photo library or share them instantly via Messages, Instagram, AirDrop, or any app on your phone. PERFECT FOR • Parents watching kids grow at the same spots • Fitness progress in the same mirror • Construction & renovation progress • Real estate before & after • Seasonal landscape changes • Travel — revisit the same views years later PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. No cloud. No tracking. No ads. No subscriptions. Everything stays on your device. One purchase, yours forever.

Screenshots

RetroAlign3 screens
ReShoot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ReShoot at 15.1 against RetroAlign's 17. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RetroAlign versus ReShoot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroAlignReShoot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS1715.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristopher KruegerAnnie Cohen

In-app purchases

None

RetroAlign

No in-app purchases

None

ReShoot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RetroAlign free?
RetroAlign is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReShoot free?
ReShoot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RetroAlign or ReShoot have ads?
Neither RetroAlign nor ReShoot shows ads.

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