Comparison

VintageShot vs Camera Combo

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

Camera Combo

Features
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Get camera photos ready to share in one app. Bring a shoot to your phone, give every frame the same film-inspired color, and save your finished photos to Apple Photos or for Instagram. No juggling a transfer app and a separate editor. Connect a compatible Sony camera over Wi-Fi. For other cameras, import through Files using an SD card reader or USB connection. Pick your favorite shots, choose a color look, and adjust it across the whole shoot. Make quick fixes before saving; your original files stay unchanged. No account required. Import, three film-inspired looks, quick fixes, and saving to Photos are free. Pro adds the full look library, your own looks, advanced editing, and RAW processing. Pro: $2.99/month · $14.99/year · $29.99 one-time purchase (US prices; local prices appear before purchase). If you owned Filmhaus before version 3.0, you keep Pro at no extra cost. Restore Purchases if needed. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in Apple Account settings. Privacy: https://jvcr.se/apps/emulsion/privacy/ Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VintageShot4 screens
Camera Combo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VintageShot at none against Camera Combo's 3. VintageShot also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Camera Combo's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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. Camera Combo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. VintageShot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VintageShot ships an update every 4 days, Camera Combo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
VintageShot versus Camera Combo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVintageShotCamera Combo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJin woong SimIvan Verevkin

In-app purchases

None

VintageShot

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Camera Combo

Subscriptions2
  • Pro · Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro · Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Forever$29.99

Questions

Is VintageShot free?
VintageShot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Camera Combo free?
Camera Combo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VintageShot or Camera Combo have ads?
VintageShot shows ads; Camera Combo does not.
Which is updated more often, VintageShot or Camera Combo?
VintageShot ships an update every 4 days, and Camera Combo every 3 days. Most recently, VintageShot was updated on October 28, 2026 and Camera Combo on October 29, 2026.

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