Comparison

RetroTime vs DitherBoy

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

DitherBoy

Capture your world with a retro, pixelated aesthetic. This app simulates a vintage handheld camera, offering unique color palettes and a distinct lo-fi charm for your photos. It provides a simple, offline photography experience reminiscent of early digital cameras.

Highlights
  • Simulated handheld camera interface
  • D-pad and button controls
  • Multiple retro color palettes
  • Pixelated date stamp
  • Album organization by cartridges
  • Offline functionality
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Somewhere in a drawer lived a little camera that saw the world in four shades of green. The photos were terrible. Every single one became a treasure. DitherBoy brings that feeling back. It boots up with a beep β€” a whole tiny handheld inside your iPhone β€” and through its viewfinder, the world turns into pixel art right before your eyes. When the moment feels right, press A. β€’ A camera you drive with a D-pad and buttons β€’ Palettes from that green to full retro color β€’ Albums kept on cartridges β€” TRAVEL, LUNCH, CAT No.5 β€’ A tiny pixel date stamp in the corner β€’ No account, no internet. Just a camera. Low on pixels, heavy on soul. Go shoot something β€” your lunch, your socks, the sky. Everything looks better in dots.

Screenshots

RetroTime3 screens
DitherBoy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RetroTime at Free against DitherBoy's $1.99. DitherBoy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On 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

RetroTime is free to download; DitherBoy costs $1.99 up front. RetroTime sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DitherBoy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
RetroTime versus DitherBoy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroTimeDitherBoy
PriceFree β€” better$1.99
Positive reviewsβ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyβ€”Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
Monetizationβ€”Paid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerε‰‘η…œ ι™ˆDstudio

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RetroTime

One-time1
  • RetroTime Pro$4.99
None

DitherBoy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RetroTime free?
RetroTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DitherBoy free?
DitherBoy costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RetroTime or DitherBoy have ads?
Neither RetroTime nor DitherBoy shows ads.

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