Comparison

平成ビデオカメラ vs DitherBoy

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

Head to head
About

平成ビデオカメラ

Transform your videos with an authentic 90s Japanese camcorder aesthetic. Apply real-time VHS filters, including noise, color bleeding, and scanlines. Features a genuine Japanese user interface for a nostalgic experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time VHS filter
  • Authentic Japanese UI
  • Retro import for existing videos
  • Date and timestamp overlay
  • Watermark removal (Pro)
Features
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Turn your smartphone into an authentic 90s Japanese camcorder. "Japanese Retro Cam" brings the ultimate nostalgic, lo-fi aesthetic to your everyday videos. Experience the true 90s Tokyo vibe. We intentionally kept the authentic Japanese user interface (UI) to give you the real experience of using a vintage camcorder imported straight from Japan. [ Features ] - Real-time VHS Filter: Authentic VCR noise, color bleeding, and CRT scanlines. - Retro Import: Apply our vintage Japanese filter to existing videos in your camera roll. - Date & Timestamp: Classic camcorder timestamp burned into your video. - Authentic Japanese UI: Feel the "Aesthetic" and "Vaporwave" vibes with real Japanese OSD (On-Screen Display). [ Pro Version Upgrade ] While the basic camera is free, upgrading to the Pro version unlocks: - Retro Import: Ability to convert existing videos from your album. - Watermark Removal: Removes the "Shot on" watermark from your videos. [ Pricing & Terms ] - Monthly Subscription: $2.99 / month - Lifetime License: $9.99 (One-time payment) *Prices may vary by location. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. - You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. - For restoring purchases, use the "購入を復元" (Restore) button on the paywall using the same Apple ID. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WjTrtA5bjPfb5QM3mNmnhAyy4GhNCkL-SVvduJEb4OM/edit?usp=sharing Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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 — a whole tiny handheld inside your iPhone — and through its viewfinder, the world turns into pixel art right before your eyes. When the moment feels right, press A. • A camera you drive with a D-pad and buttons • Palettes from that green to full retro color • Albums kept on cartridges — TRAVEL, LUNCH, CAT No.5 • A tiny pixel date stamp in the corner • No account, no internet. Just a camera. Low on pixels, heavy on soul. Go shoot something — your lunch, your socks, the sky. Everything looks better in dots.

Screenshots

平成ビデオカメラ3 screens
DitherBoy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DitherBoy at 100% against 平成ビデオカメラ's 0%. DitherBoy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 平成ビデオカメラ's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

平成ビデオカメラ is free to download; DitherBoy costs $1.99 up front. 平成ビデオカメラ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. DitherBoy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

平成ビデオカメラ ships an update every 6 weeks, DitherBoy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
平成ビデオカメラ versus DitherBoy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter平成ビデオカメラDitherBoy
PriceFree — better$1.99
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuya TakamotoDstudio

Customer experience

平成ビデオカメラ

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

DitherBoy

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

平成ビデオカメラ

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Pro Plan$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • PRO Upgrade (One-Time)$1.99
None

DitherBoy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 平成ビデオカメラ free?
平成ビデオカメラ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DitherBoy free?
DitherBoy costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do 平成ビデオカメラ or DitherBoy have ads?
Neither 平成ビデオカメラ nor DitherBoy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 平成ビデオカメラ or DitherBoy?
平成ビデオカメラ ships an update every 6 weeks, and DitherBoy every 3 weeks. Most recently, 平成ビデオカメラ was updated on October 2, 2026 and DitherBoy on October 8, 2026.

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