Comparison

VintageShot vs Cadre Camera

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

Head to head
About

VintageShot

This app applies classic film styles to your photos and videos in real-time. It offers over 22 film simulations from brands like Fujifilm and Kodak, allowing you to preview and capture the vintage look instantly. You can also edit existing photos and add dateback timestamps.

Highlights
  • 22+ film simulations
  • Real-time viewfinder preview
  • Adjustable filter intensity
  • Save original and filtered photos
  • Dateback timestamp
  • Edit existing photos
  • Offline functionality
Features
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VintageShot recreates the iconic color science of classic film stocks — Fujifilm, Kodak, Canon — in real-time on your smartphone camera. Using precise LUT (Look-Up Table) technology, preview and capture with legendary film simulations like Velvia, Portra, and Classic Chrome. See the vintage film look through your viewfinder before you even press the shutter. KEY FEATURES Film Simulation Engine • 22+ film simulations across 5 categories • Fujifilm: Velvia, Classic Chrome, Provia, Astia, Classic Neg, Eterna • Kodak: Portra 400, Portra 800, Ektar 100, Gold 200, ColorPlus • Canon: Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Faithful • B&W: Tri-X 400, HP5, T-Max, Acros • Vintage: Polaroid, Instax, Cross Process Real-Time Preview • See film colors live through your camera viewfinder • Switch filters instantly with zero lag • Fine-tune filter intensity from 0% to 100% Smart Capture • Save both original and filtered photos simultaneously • High-quality JPEG output with adjustable quality • EXIF metadata preserved Dateback Timestamp • Classic film camera date stamp on your photos • Authentic digital LCD font style • Toggle on/off per shot Shot History (Rolls) • Browse your photo timeline organized by date • View shot details: filter name, intensity, capture time • Tap to view full-screen with pinch zoom Gallery Editor • Apply film filters to existing photos from your gallery • Same 22+ filters with real-time preview • Adjustable intensity slider Completely Free & Offline • All features available for free • No subscription, no in-app purchases • Works without internet connection • Your photos never leave your device VintageShot is designed for photographers who love the warmth and character of analog film. Whether you shoot with Fuji Velvia's vivid colors, Kodak Portra's dreamy skin tones, or the timeless beauty of black and white — VintageShot brings film photography to your pocket.

About

Cadre Camera

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Cadre turns your iPhone into an instant film camera. Frame every shot in Mini, Square, or Wide analog formats. Choose from 50+ handcrafted film-inspired filters — applied in real time, no editing needed. Add handwritten notes to every frame. Build collages. Keep your memories in a beautiful, tactile format. — 3 analog frame formats: Mini, Square, Wide — 50+ filters across 8 curated collections — Write notes directly on your frames — Collage studio — iCloud backup support Cadre Premium unlocks all filter packs, formats, and the collage studio. Try free. Cancel anytime. Made for analog souls. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cadrecamera.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

VintageShot4 screens
Cadre Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VintageShot at none against Cadre Camera's 1. VintageShot also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). Cadre Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Cadre Camera sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. VintageShot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
VintageShot versus Cadre Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVintageShotCadre Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJin woong SimMUHAMMED ENES KARABIYIK

In-app purchases

None

VintageShot

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Cadre Camera

Subscriptions1
  • Cadre Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Year

Questions

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

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