Comparison

VintageShot vs Clear Frame Camera

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

Head to head
About

VintageShot

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

Clear Frame Camera

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Is the thing you want to photograph hidden behind the shutter button? Shooting a plate of food from above. Placing your child, your dog or your cat low in the frame. On the stock camera app, the shutter button can land right there. You cannot tell how it came out until you take the shot. Clear Frame Camera is a camera app that promises to keep the shutter button outside the frame. ( 1 ) The shutter never hides your frame Nothing overlaps the frame. What you see is what you get. ( 2 ) It works like the camera you know Nothing new to learn. The same gestures as the stock camera, doing the same things. - Tap to focus and set exposure - Pinch to zoom - Flash (auto / on / off) - Timer (3s / 10s) - Grid - Photos and videos save straight to your photo library ( 3 ) Settings step aside while you shoot The gear in the top corner opens flash, timer, ratio, grid and exposure in one panel. Close it and the wide view is back. While you are shooting, settings never sit over the frame. ( 4 ) Pro (one-time purchase) A single purchase unlocks these features. There is no monthly fee. - Video recording (HD / 4K, 24 / 30 / 60 fps) - 16:9 and 1:1 aspect ratios - Live Photos - Exposure compensation Photo capture stays free forever, whether or not you buy it. ( 5 ) We collect nothing No ads. No usage analytics. The photos and videos you take are only saved to the photo library on your device.

Screenshots

VintageShot4 screens
Clear Frame Camera3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VintageShot at none against Clear Frame Camera's 1. VintageShot also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Clear Frame 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. Clear Frame Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VintageShot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VintageShot ships an update every 4 days, Clear Frame Camera every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
VintageShot versus Clear Frame Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVintageShotClear Frame Camera
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJin woong SimRyuichi Kayashima

In-app purchases

None

VintageShot

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Clear Frame Camera

One-time1
  • Clear Frame Camera Pro$2.99

Questions

Is VintageShot free?
VintageShot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clear Frame Camera free?
Clear Frame Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VintageShot or Clear Frame Camera have ads?
VintageShot shows ads; Clear Frame Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, VintageShot or Clear Frame Camera?
VintageShot ships an update every 4 days, and Clear Frame Camera every 10 days. Most recently, VintageShot was updated on October 13, 2026 and Clear Frame Camera on October 2, 2026.

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