Ugly Cam vs Retro Camera 1960
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Ugly Cam
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Ugly Cam is a creative photo lab that brings back the raw, imperfect charm of early-2010s digital cameras. Pick a photo and apply a range of retro-inspired effects, including vintage tones, texture overlays, and subtle distortions that recreate the nostalgic look of early digital photography. Instantly compare before and after with a simple swap. All processing happens directly on your device ā no uploads, no cloud, just fast and private editing. Key features ⢠Retro filters inspired by early digital camera aesthetics ⢠Texture overlays and distortion effects for creative edits ⢠Instant before/after comparison ⢠Fast on-device processing (no uploads) ⢠Save or share in seconds ⢠Optional watermark removal via rewarded ad or one-time purchase Ugly Cam is built for creative nostalgia ā simple, fast, and unmistakably vintage.
Retro Camera 1960
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Retro Camera 1960 turns your iPhone into a film camera from another era. Each film is built on color-accurate 3D LUTs ā the same color science used in professional grading ā combined with real film grain, halation, and vignette. Not a one-tap filter. Choose from over 20 film simulations spanning vivid slide film, faded negatives, and grainy high-speed black and white, each tuned to match the character of the stock that inspired it. FEATURES ⢠Color-accurate 3D LUT film emulation, not a one-tap filter ⢠20+ film simulations (slide, negative, black & white, cinema) ⢠Switch between wide, standard, and telephoto lenses ⢠Retro 7-segment date stamp burned into every photo ⢠GPS location embedded in EXIF (optional, can be turned off) ⢠Save the unedited original alongside the filtered photo No settings to fuss over. Pick a film, press the shutter, and get a photo that feels like it was developed decades ago. Edit photos, use recipes, and save up to 20 photos at once. Watch an ad to save for free. Remove banner ads Ā· Skip ads before LAB saves
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retro Camera 1960 at none against Ugly Cam's 1. Retro Camera 1960 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Ugly Cam's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Ugly Cam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Retro Camera 1960 asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Ugly Cam | Retro Camera 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | ā | Every 4 days |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chrometis, OU | Nobuaki Kuwabara |
In-app purchases
Ugly Cam
- Lifetime Pro$2.99
Retro Camera 1960
No in-app purchases









