Comparison

2000s Cam vs Y2K Camera

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

Head to head
About

2000s Cam

Relive the golden age of photography with authentic camera filters that replicate the look of vintage VHS camcorders and early smartphones. Apply real-time effects for a nostalgic glow and unique visual character to your photos and videos.

Highlights
  • Authentic camera modes from VHS to early smartphones
  • Real-time photo and video processing
  • Nostalgic grain, warmth, and compression effects
  • Privacy-focused with zero data collection
  • One-time purchase, no subscriptions or ads
Features
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Make your photos and videos look like a memory. 2000s Cam puts 59 retro cameras in your iPhone: camcorders, 2000s digicams, film cameras, the first camera phones, and a security cam. Shoot with the look live in the viewfinder, or give photos and videos you already have the same treatment. FLASH THAT LOOKS REAL Flash: the on-camera pop that lights your subject while the night falls away behind them, in a Warm or Classic tone. Digital Flash: the 2004 point-and-shoot look, a bright subject on a near-black background. Both find the subject in your photo, so it works on any shot. 59 RETRO CAMERAS Camcorders: VHS Camcorder, Hi8 Dream, MiniDV '05, Tape DV '01, Party Cam Digicams: CCD 6.0, Cyber '03, Blue CCD, Pocket CCD, Cheap Digicam Film: Portrait 400, SLR '79, Luxe Compact, Cinema 500T, Slide Film, Infrared, Street Mono, Super 8, 16mm Reel, Projector, Fun Flash, Snap Disposable Phones: classic Nokias, the RAZR, Sony Ericsson, the first iPhones, and Galaxy phones Security: Night CCTV Each has its own color, grain, and character. Videos even sound like the era. INSTANT PRINTS AND MULTI-SHOT Instant Mini, Instant Square, and Film Strip frame your photo like a real print. Half Frame, Quad Lens, and Wiggle 3D shoot a sequence, like the cameras that did it on film. SHOOT THROUGH COLOR Red, pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple filters for the film cameras. They work like real glass filters over the lens, not a tint on top. 28 EFFECTS, STACK ANY Fisheye, Ghost double exposure, Star Filter, Light Leak, Halation, Bloom, Prism, Glitch, CRT, 3D Split, Thermal, 8-Bit, and more. Stack them on any camera, each with its own strength. 7 SIGNATURE LOOKS Dreamcam: dreamy motion smear and soft glow Glimmer: star sparkles on every point of light Prism Haze: rainbow edges and a hazy, distant memory feel Night Film: cinema film glow around city lights Super 8: home movie film with flicker, light leaks, and dust Daydream: sunlit pastel haze Halloween: pumpkin orange through ground fog and horror-movie shadows Plus 36 more Looks, including Y2K, Indie Sleaze, Cyberpunk, Disposable, and Polaroid. A REAL VHS CAMCORDER Color that bleeds past the edges, tracking noise, and dropout streaks. REC, the tape counter, and the date are recorded into the picture itself, so they age with the tape like the real thing. EDIT ANY PHOTO OR VIDEO Every camera, Look, and effect works in the editor too. Photos keep their original resolution, and videos keep their sound. RETRO DATE STAMPS The classic orange date, a camcorder overlay, digicam digits, or a CCTV timestamp. Pick the year and make today look like 2003. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No data collected. Everything is processed on your iPhone. FREE TO TRY Start with 6 free cameras, a few free effects, and one free VHS Camcorder shot, and preview every camera, Look, and effect live. 2000s Cam Pro unlocks every camera, Look, and effect, and removes the watermark. Choose a weekly or yearly subscription, or unlock everything forever with a one-time purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://2000s.camera/privacy

About

Y2K Camera

Transform your photos and videos into authentic 2000s digicam memories. Apply realistic CCD grain, dreamy flash, VHS noise, and iconic date stamps. Shoot in real-time or import from your library to achieve a vintage aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Real-time retro camera effects
  • Import photos and videos
  • Vintage photo and lo-fi video editing
  • Iconic 2000s date stamps
  • Built-in retro album
  • HD export and sharing
Features
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Y2K Camera is a retro camera for photos and videos inspired by early-2000s digicams, classic film looks and VHS home movies. Shoot with live effects or import photos and clips from your gallery to give everyday moments a nostalgic finish. Find a look for a night out with friends, a travel diary or a quiet afternoon. Explore CCD-inspired color, lo-fi digital textures, film grain and the soft look of old home videos. CCD camera & Y2K digicam looks Bring the mood of early digital photography to your phone. Try CCD and 2000s camera styles with digital noise, glowing highlights and nostalgic color. Explore early mobile-phone and laptop-webcam looks for a different kind of throwback, from casual selfies to everyday snapshots. Film camera styles & vintage photo filters Give your pictures a vintage camera feel with film-inspired effects. Explore Old Film and Nostalgia, or choose B&W for black and white photos. Different styles feature details such as grain, scratches and light leaks, adding texture and character to your memories. VHS camera effects for photos & videos Create a home-video mood with VHS-style scan lines, digital noise and softened color. Use the VHS Tape look for nostalgic video clips or bring the same camcorder aesthetic to a still photo. Capture celebrations, trips and everyday moments with the feel of an old recording. Live filters while you shoot See your selected camera effect in the preview before taking a photo or recording a video. Switch between front and rear cameras, choose an aspect ratio and use the timer or composition grid to set up your shot. Frame a selfie, photograph a friend or record a short video with the look already in view. Retro filters for your gallery Give existing memories a new look. Import a photo or video from your gallery, choose a camera style and save the result. Explore photo filters for portraits and travel shots, or try video filters on clips you have already recorded. Date stamps for a nostalgic finish Add a date stamp to your photos for the feel of a snapshot from another era. Use the current date or choose a custom date to match the memory. Pair it with your favorite retro look for a personal photo diary. Your everyday moments, through a different lens From grainy snapshots to black and white portraits and VHS-style clips, Y2K Camera helps you explore different moods in one place. Pick a camera, find your frame and make your next memory. Some camera styles require an in-app purchase. Terms of Use: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/y2k-camera-2000s-ccd-editor-terms-of-use/de3bf397-8448-4473-9c1d-a1a986468a9b/terms Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/y2k-camera-2000s-ccd-editor-privacy-policy/1c6d5534-f875-4635-b5b4-6b2efec5a507/privacy

Screenshots

2000s Cam4 screens
Y2K Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 2000s Cam at 4.2 against Y2K Camera's 3.0. 2000s Cam also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (14 vs 2). Y2K Camera's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs paid). 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. 2000s Cam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Y2K Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2000s Cam holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 2000s Cam has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2000s Cam ships an update every 4 days, Y2K Camera every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
2000s Cam versus Y2K Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2000s CamY2K Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (14 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB56 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDon Bytyqi兵兵 齐

Customer experience

2000s Cam

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Y2K Camera

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

2000s Cam

Subscriptions2
  • 2000s Pro Weekly$1.997 Days
  • 2000s Pro Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • 2000s Pro$14.99
3 purchases

Y2K Camera

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$14.99

Questions

Is 2000s Cam free?
2000s Cam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Y2K Camera free?
Y2K Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 2000s Cam or Y2K Camera?
2000s Cam is rated higher. 2000s Cam averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Y2K Camera averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do 2000s Cam or Y2K Camera have ads?
Neither 2000s Cam nor Y2K Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2000s Cam or Y2K Camera?
2000s Cam ships an update every 4 days, and Y2K Camera every 2 weeks. Most recently, 2000s Cam was updated on October 31, 2026 and Y2K Camera on October 31, 2026.

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