Comparison

VHS vs Sunbeam Editor

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

Head to head
About

VHS

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Bring back the look and atmosphere of classic VHS camcorders. VHS Camera transforms your iPhone into a retro analog video camera with authentic low-fi aesthetics inspired by old videotapes, consumer camcorders, tape tracking errors, analog noise, and nostalgic 80s/90s recordings. Everything is rendered live while you record, so the exported video matches exactly what you see on screen. FEATURES • Real-time VHS video simulation • Authentic 4:3 camcorder framing • Analog tape noise and tracking effects • Retro REC overlays and camcorder OSD • Vintage color degradation and bleed • Tape warp, static bursts, and glitch artifacts • Live preview matching final export • Multiple VHS-inspired presets • Rear camera support with continuous zoom • Record videos directly with VHS processing applied • Minimal cinematic interface designed for creators DESIGNED FOR • Filmmakers • Music videos • Retro aesthetics • Analog nostalgia • Experimental visuals • Vintage social content • Lo-fi video creators Whether you want dirty tape glitches, soft analog mood, or full retro camcorder energy, VHS Camera gives your footage the unmistakable character of old videotapes. Record memories like they came from another era.

About

Sunbeam Editor

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Create photos the world should see. Sunbeam is a mobile photo editor built to be intuitive, tactile, and private. — POWERFUL TOOLS IN THUMB'S REACH A fleet of tactile sliders lets you make refinements without needing to shift around or burrow into menus. ADVANCED CAPABILITIES Color grade, mix individual colors, apply film-like effects like grain and halation, adjust tone, and more. REFOCUS A powerful on-device depth model allows you to tap a subject and adjust focus and bokeh intensity on the fly for any photo in your library. MAKE IT YOUR OWN Save your own edits or import cinema-grade 3D LUTs as customizable presets. PRESET CAROUSEL Find the right look by browsing presets that apply in real time as you scroll, and freely dial in the intensity once you've found the right one. BATCH EDITS MADE EASY Effortlessly apply presets across your library for quicker edits. SMART MASKS Automatically select a subject or region to make local adjustments. PUT YOUR BEST PHOTO FORWARD Toggle between edited and original views. Undo up to 50 times, or completely revert changes non-destructively at any time. Explore parallel edits with separate versions of a photo. EXPORT CONTROL Independently manage the format, scale, and included metadata of each export in a batch, or apply all settings globally. CLICKS, TICKS, THUMPS, AND POPS Sunbeam takes cues from the physicality of hardware. These small details make the editing process feel deliberate and close at hand. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Editing and rendering happen on your device. Sunbeam requires no account and uses no analytics, advertising, or tracking. Your photos are never uploaded to any servers operated by Sunbeam. GO INFINITE Sunbeam's core editing tools are entirely free to use. An optional one-time Sunbeam Infinite purchase unlocks unlimited saved presets and 3D LUT imports, alternate versions, complete undo history, and full export controls.

Screenshots

VHS4 screens
Sunbeam Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sunbeam Editor at Free against VHS's $1.99. VHS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Sunbeam Editor is free to download; VHS costs $1.99 up front. Sunbeam Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VHS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
VHS versus Sunbeam Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVHSSunbeam Editor
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam CarrerKevin Manka

In-app purchases

None

VHS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sunbeam Editor

One-time1
  • Sunbeam Infinite$4.99

Questions

Is VHS free?
VHS costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sunbeam Editor free?
Sunbeam Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VHS or Sunbeam Editor have ads?
Neither VHS nor Sunbeam Editor shows ads.

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