# Retrospecs vs ConsoleCam

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ConsoleCam at none against Retrospecs's 5. ConsoleCam also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Retrospecs's advantage is ratings volume (364 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retrospecs sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. ConsoleCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ConsoleCam holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retrospecs has 364 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Retrospecs's written reviews are positive against 100% of ConsoleCam's.

Retrospecs ships an update every 2 months, ConsoleCam every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retrospecs | ConsoleCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrospecs/id887031094/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consolecam/id1496896085/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **364** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 94.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 27 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [John Parker](https://appshunter.io/developer/887031097) | [OWC](https://appshunter.io/developer/356265577) |

## What reviewers say

### Retrospecs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrospecs/id887031094)

Transform your photos and videos into retro pixel art. Emulate the look of classic computers and consoles from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Customize your output with various graphics engines, color palettes, and fonts.

**Highlights:** Pixelate images and video clips, Emulate 40+ classic computer/console systems, Create custom graphics modes, Variety of color palettes and fonts, Supports Commodore 64, IBM PC, ZX Spectrum, Amiga, and more

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock everything | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| The king of tips | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Versatile and customizable
- 👍 Authentic retro filters
- 👍 Extensive system emulations
- 👍 Powerful editing capabilities
- 👍 Nostalgia-inducing effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited image resolution
- 📏 Aspect ratio issues with some filters
- 🙈 Aggressive upgrade prompts in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Animation option not working properly
- Video import and saving issues
- Occasional image loading failures

**Requested features**

- Add more retro systems (e.g. NES, TI-99/4A)
- Improve video encoding capabilities
- Allow adjusting dithering levels
- Add support for transparent PNGs
- Implement batch processing and export options


### ConsoleCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/consolecam/id1496896085)

Transform your photos into retro game aesthetics from classic consoles and computers. Apply hundreds of vintage styles, including pixelated effects and frames, to your images. Save and share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Retro game photo filters, Over 90 vintage console styles, Pixelated effects, Retro TV/console frames, Random effect generator, Share to social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retrospecs free?

Retrospecs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ConsoleCam free?

ConsoleCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Retrospecs or ConsoleCam?

ConsoleCam is rated higher. Retrospecs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while ConsoleCam averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Retrospecs or ConsoleCam have ads?

Neither Retrospecs nor ConsoleCam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Retrospecs or ConsoleCam?

Retrospecs ships an update every 2 months, and ConsoleCam every 4 days. Most recently, Retrospecs was updated on October 5, 2026 and ConsoleCam on September 21, 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.*