Comparison

RetroTime vs TimeCraft Camera

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

Head to head
About

RetroTime

Features
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**Bring the nostalgia of the 1990s back to your pocket.** RetroTime is not just a filter app; it’s a time machine. We stripped away the complicated settings of modern digital cameras to bring you the raw, authentic experience of a disposable film camera. In a world of high-definition perfection, RetroTime brings back the "perfect imperfections"—the light leaks, the grain, and the classic orange date stamp that proves you were there. **【 Why You'll Love RetroTime 】**  **20+ Classic Film Filters** From the moody "Noir" black & white to the warm, nostalgic "Instant" and "Gold" tones. Our filters are inspired by real CCD digital cameras and classic film stocks.  **Iconic Date Stamp** The soul of a retro photo. Automatically add the classic " '98 " date stamp to your photos. You can even customize the date to "time travel" back to the past or change the color to match your vibe. **Real Film Grain & Texture** We don't just overlay a picture; we process your photos to add authentic grain and texture, giving them that printed-photo look straight out of a shoebox.  **Point & Shoot Simplicity** No focus peaking. No ISO sliders. Just a beautiful viewfinder and a shutter button. Point, shoot, and let RetroTime handle the development. **【 RetroTime PRO 】** Upgrade to RetroTime PRO to unlock the full creative suite: - Unlock all 20+ Premium Filters (Grainy B&W, Cinema, Cool Film, and more). - Customize the Date Stamp (Change date & colors). - Remove all limitations. Download RetroTime today and start capturing memories, not just pixels.

About

TimeCraft Camera

Features
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CAPTURE THE SCENE. KEEP THE CONTEXT. TimeCraft adds accurate time, date, address, GPS coordinates, altitude, weather and editable details to your photos. Take a new photo or choose one from your gallery, apply a template, and save a clear record in a few taps. BUILT FOR WORK PHOTO PROOF Create organized photo records for: • Construction and renovation progress • Property and safety inspections • Field visits and client calls • Attendance and clock-in records • Equipment, logistics and delivery proof • Retail and on-site execution EDIT WORK DETAILS AND REUSE THEM Add project name, client, inspector, department, task, result, notes, IDs and other fields directly on supported watermarks. Save frequently used values locally and reuse them for the next photo. Some templates also support your logo. Common work details are kept in Settings, separate from each template. BATCH WATERMARK PHOTOS Choose multiple photos and apply the current template and saved fields in one workflow. Free limits and Pro benefits are shown in the app before you buy. Pro is a one-time lifetime purchase. 300+ TEMPLATES FOR WORK AND LIFE Browse templates for work records, travel, food, family, weather, fitness, pets, clocks, minimal layouts, film styles and more. Favorites and recently used templates help you return to the designs you need. PRIVACY BY DESIGN Photo processing happens on your device. Your photos are not uploaded to our servers. Location, weather and purchase services connect only when needed to provide the feature you request. KEY FEATURES • Automatic time and date • Address and GPS coordinates • Altitude and weather • Editable work fields • Logo support on selected templates • Batch watermarking • Camera and gallery workflows • Draggable watermark position • Multiple photo ratios • Photo direction follows how you hold the phone • Show or hide location on life and personal templates • Weather wording follows the app language • English, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, and Indonesian Download TimeCraft and turn every photo into a clear, useful record. Privacy Policy: https://www.huayuqixin.com/WaterMarkCamera/privacy-policy.html Support: service@huayuqixin.com

Screenshots

RetroTime3 screens
TimeCraft Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: TimeCraft Camera at 3 against RetroTime's 1. TimeCraft Camera also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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. RetroTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and TimeCraft Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
RetroTime versus TimeCraft Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroTimeTimeCraft Camera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer剑煜 陈启 孙

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RetroTime

One-time1
  • RetroTime Pro$4.99
3 purchases

TimeCraft Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is RetroTime free?
RetroTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeCraft Camera free?
TimeCraft Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RetroTime or TimeCraft Camera have ads?
Neither RetroTime nor TimeCraft Camera shows ads.

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