# The Frame Camera vs Retro Camera +

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Frame Camera at 100% against Retro Camera +'s 71%. Retro Camera +'s advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (141 vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Frame Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Retro Camera + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Retro Camera + holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retro Camera + has 141 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of The Frame Camera's written reviews are positive against 71% of Retro Camera +'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

The Frame Camera ships an update every 4 months, Retro Camera + every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Frame Camera | Retro Camera + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-frame-camera/id750863887/reviews) | **[4.5 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-camera-plus/id1042217021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **141** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ratha Sou](https://appshunter.io/developer/590343618) | [Marko Petkovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042217020) |

## What reviewers say

### The Frame Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-frame-camera/id750863887)

Enhance your photos with a wide variety of frames and effects. Customize frame transparency, hue, and brightness. Supports dual and triple cameras with zoom functionality.

**Highlights:** Over 100 frame types, Customizable frames, Add filters & effects, Dual/triple camera support, 10x zoom, Grid lines, Instant capture, Easy social sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Retro Camera +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-camera-plus/id1042217021)

Transform your photos with a variety of vintage-inspired live camera filters and effects. Apply analog styles to new or existing pictures before sharing them on social media.

**Highlights:** Live camera filters, Over 40 camera effects, Timer function, Flash mode, Back and selfie camera support, Gallery editing, 30+ sharing options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Frame Camera free?

The Frame Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Retro Camera + free?

Retro Camera + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Frame Camera or Retro Camera +?

Retro Camera + is rated higher. The Frame Camera averages 4.1 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Retro Camera + averages 4.5 from 141 ratings.

### Do The Frame Camera or Retro Camera + have ads?

Both The Frame Camera and Retro Camera + show ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Frame Camera or Retro Camera +?

The Frame Camera ships an update every 4 months, and Retro Camera + every 5 months. Most recently, The Frame Camera was updated on October 10, 2026 and Retro Camera + on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*