Comparison

RetroTime vs Film Timestamp

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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"β€”the light leaks, the grain, and the classic orange date stamp that proves you were there. **【 Why You'll Love RetroTime 】** Β **20+ Classic Film Filters**Β 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. Β **Iconic Date Stamp**Β 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**Β 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. Β **Point & Shoot Simplicity**Β 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

Film Timestamp

Features
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App Description (App Store Description) FilmStamp lets you recreate the iconic old film camera timestamp look in seconds. Select a photo from your library, add a glowing vintage timestamp like classic 90s film cameras, and save the final result as a new photo. Perfect for travel photos, memories, and retro aesthetics. Features Add realistic film-style timestamps Classic glowing orange digital look Multiple date formats (MM DD ’YY, DD MM ’YY and more) 12h / 24h time format Adjustable size, opacity, and glow Choose stamp position (bottom right, bottom left, top corners) Optional location stamp (city / coordinates) Save as a new photo (original stays unchanged) Share instantly Simple and Privacy Friendly FilmStamp only needs access to your Photo Library to select and save stamped photos. Your photos stay on your device. Bring back the retro film era β€” one stamp at a time.

Screenshots

RetroTime3 screens
Film Timestamp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RetroTime at Free against Film Timestamp's $0.99. Film Timestamp's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

RetroTime is free to download; Film Timestamp costs $0.99 up front. RetroTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Film Timestamp asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 2 level
RetroTime versus Film Timestamp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroTimeFilm Timestamp
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerε‰‘η…œ ι™ˆKliv Spahiu

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RetroTime

One-time1
  • RetroTime Pro$4.99
None

Film Timestamp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RetroTime free?
RetroTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Film Timestamp free?
Film Timestamp costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RetroTime or Film Timestamp have ads?
Neither RetroTime nor Film Timestamp shows ads.

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