Comparison

RetroTime vs Retrograde

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

Retrograde

Capture and edit photos with a vintage aesthetic, offering disposable and instant film camera effects. Add grain, retro filters, and recreate poses for timeless images and videos.

Highlights
  • Vintage camera effects
  • Disposable camera style
  • Instant film frames
  • Photo and video editing
  • Grain and retro filters
  • Pose matching
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Make every photo feel iconic. Retrograde is a vintage camera and photo editor for flash photos, film looks, disposable-camera vibes, instant-film frames and photobooth strips. Shoot or edit in seconds, add grain and retro filters, recreate poses with Pose Match, then save and share timeless photos and videos. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

RetroTime3 screens
Retrograde4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Retrograde at 15.0 against RetroTime's 17.6. 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. RetroTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Retrograde sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
RetroTime versus Retrograde: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroTimeRetrograde
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer剑煜 陈Dan Toulet

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RetroTime

One-time1
  • RetroTime Pro$4.99
4 purchases

Retrograde

Subscriptions4
  • Retrograde Pro Weekly3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Retrograde Pro Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Retrograde Pro Yearly1 Year trial$44.991 Year
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  • Retrograde Pro Yearly$44.991 Year

Questions

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

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