Comparison

Retroize vs RuinFilter

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

Head to head
About

Retroize

Features
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Retroize is an iPhone and iPad video converter that turns your videos into an 8-bit-inspired or retro-styled look and lets you share or save the result as a video file. Choose videos from Photos or Files, then adjust palettes, dithering, working resolution, output FPS, and audio settings in one focused workflow. โ–  Retro palettes for different looks Choose from retro PC monochrome and color palettes, handheld-style green, phosphor green, 8-bit-inspired console colors, sepia tone, pink violet, traditional Japanese colors, mineral pigments, indigo dye, fresco earth, and original color. โ–  Dithering for texture Select fine grid (Bayer 4x4), wide grid (Bayer 8x8), or soft grain (blue noise). Reduce banding from color reduction and add a classic retro texture. โ–  Control resolution and FPS Tune the working scale, output size, and output FPS. Create a classic low-resolution, low-frame-rate feel, or keep a modern resolution while applying palette conversion. โ–  One-frame preview Preview a representative frame before export. Check the look as you adjust settings, so it is easier to find the right style. โ–  Retro-style audio Keep the original audio, or lower the sample rate for a retro-style sound. โ–  iPhone and iPad export Export MP4 video files, then use the system share sheet to save, send, or open the exported video in another app. Note: HDR and wide-color videos are processed as standard-color MP4 files. HDR brightness and wide-color information are not preserved. [Free version and full export] The free version exports the first 10 seconds of each video. Unlock Full Export with an in-app purchase to export the entire video. Export length may also depend on device performance and available storage.

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RuinFilter

Features
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Pick a photo. Watch buildings crumble into ruins. 6 filters turn everyday scenery into post-apocalyptic wastelands, ancient ruins, or haunted sites. Shoot with your camera and process on the spot. - Abandoned: Sepia tones, faded time-stopped atmosphere - Overgrown: Nature reclaiming civilization - Post-Apocalypse: High contrast, cinematic devastation - Ancient Ruin: Warm stone, weathered by centuries - Haunted: Cold blue, spine-chilling darkness - Industrial: Rust and dust, decayed factory memories Long press to compare before/after. Save and share with one tap.

Screenshots

Retroize4 screens
RuinFilter3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RuinFilter at none against Retroize's 1. Retroize's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Retroize sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RuinFilter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Retroize versus RuinFilter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetroizeRuinFilter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNekomimimisatoshi amasaki

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Retroize

One-time1
  • Full Export$2.99
None

RuinFilter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retroize free?
Retroize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RuinFilter free?
RuinFilter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Retroize or RuinFilter have ads?
RuinFilter shows ads; Retroize does not.

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