Comparison

RetroTime vs DateStamp Cam

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

DateStamp Cam

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DateStamp Cam brings back the look of a 90s film camera. Take a photo or pick one from your library, and it instantly burns in a glowing orange date stamp β€” exactly like the data back of an old point-and-shoot. That nostalgic, "shot on film" date makes any photo feel like a real memory. Perfect for the retro / Y2K / disposable-camera trend on Instagram and TikTok. FEATURES β€’ Retro date stamp burned right into the photo β€’ Three segmented fonts: classic LCD, modern LCD and a 14-segment data-back look β€’ Four ink colors: classic orange, amber, red and white β€” each with a soft glow β€’ Four corner positions, plus drag to fine-tune the exact spot β€’ Adjustable stamp size β€’ Numeric date formats (1998.07.15 / 98 07 15 / 07.15.98 / 15.07.98) with an optional time β€’ Set any custom date and time, not just today β€’ Warm-film and faded color filters β€’ Take a photo or choose from your library β€’ Export a high-resolution PNG and share anywhere Everything runs on your device. No account, no sign-in, no upload β€” your photos never leave your phone. English and Japanese supported.

Screenshots

RetroTime3 screens
DateStamp Cam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DateStamp Cam at none against RetroTime's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. RetroTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DateStamp Cam asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
RetroTime versus DateStamp Cam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroTimeDateStamp Cam
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerε‰‘η…œ ι™ˆYuki Okawa

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RetroTime

One-time1
  • RetroTime Pro$4.99
None

DateStamp Cam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RetroTime free?
RetroTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DateStamp Cam free?
DateStamp Cam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RetroTime or DateStamp Cam have ads?
Neither RetroTime nor DateStamp Cam shows ads.

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