Comparison

Retrospecs vs TDS Multi

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

Head to head
About

Retrospecs

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
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A retro computing / pixel art camera app. Retrospecs lets you convert images and video clips so they appear as they would on a wide variety of home computers and consoles from the 70's, 80's and 90's. Simply take a picture (or select one from your photo library) and you can display it as it would appear on over forty systems including the Commodore 64, IBM PC (DOS, CGA, EGA and VGA), Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, Sega Mega Drive, Nintendo Game Boy and even the original 1984 model Apple Macintosh. If that's not enough you can also create your own custom modes based around four different graphics engines and a wide variety of color palettes and character fonts. (The free version only contains a limited number of systems/dither modes and the custom editors, video clip processing and animation options aren't available.) All trademarks are acknowledged as the property of their respective owners.

About

TDS Multi

Record two camera angles simultaneously on your iPhone, capturing both sides of any moment. Seamlessly switch between views live or export separate tracks for a professional multi-cam experience.

Highlights
  • Dual-lens video recording
  • Live angle switching
  • Dual photo capture
  • Remote control API
  • High-quality recording (up to 4k, 60fps)
  • Separate clip export
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TDS Multi-Cam — Capture Both Sides of the Story Turn a single iPhone into a full‑blown multi‑cam rig. TDS Multi-Cam lets you record two angles at once—front & rear, wide & tele, however you mix it. Perfect for festivals, vlogs, reactions, pranks, or any moment where one view just isn’t enough. Why You’ll Love It Dual‑Lens Video — Film with any two cameras simultaneously and save them as separate tracks or a picture‑in‑picture feed. Live Angle Switch — Tap to jump between views mid‑shot without interrupting the recording. Dual Photos — One press captures perfectly‑synced selfies and what you’re looking at. Remote Control API — Start/stop, switch lenses, or snap photos from a web browser, another phone, or your DIY gadget. Crystal‑Clear Quality — Up to 4k, 60 fps (device‑dependent) with full audio sync. Ideal For Use Case What You Get Concerts & Festivals Artist on stage + your squad’s reaction IRL Challenges Your face + the chaos you caused Travel Vlogs You narrating + the epic view behind you How It Works Choose your camera pair. Hit record—TDS  Multi-Cam captures both feeds. Switch angles live or keep them split‑screen. Export individual clips or a combined video and share. Stop settling for half the moment.  Download TDS Multi-Cam and film every angle in one take. Your followers will swear you hired a pro crew. What you get You get 3 files: 1 - front camera, 2- rear camera, 3- the switch camera eg front or back combined.

Screenshots

Retrospecs4 screens
TDS Multi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Retrospecs at Free against TDS Multi's $1.99. Retrospecs also leads on ratings volume (364 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). TDS Multi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On ads 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

Retrospecs is free to download; TDS Multi costs $1.99 up front. Retrospecs sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. TDS Multi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TDS Multi 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retrospecs ships an update every 2 months, TDS Multi every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Retrospecs versus TDS Multi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetrospecsTDS Multi
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (364 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings364 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.3
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn ParkerAidan Dye

Customer experience

Retrospecs

All ratings364 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive94.3%
Neutral1.4%
Negative4.3%

TDS Multi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Retrospecs

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

TDS Multi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Retrospecs

One-time5
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Medium tip$1.99
  • Unlock everything$1.99
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  • Big tip$4.99
  • The king of tips$9.99
None

TDS Multi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Retrospecs free?
Retrospecs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TDS Multi free?
TDS Multi costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Retrospecs or TDS Multi?
TDS Multi is rated higher. Retrospecs averages 4.8 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while TDS Multi averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Retrospecs or TDS Multi have ads?
Neither Retrospecs nor TDS Multi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retrospecs or TDS Multi?
Retrospecs ships an update every 2 months, and TDS Multi every 2 days. Most recently, Retrospecs was updated on October 13, 2026 and TDS Multi on October 8, 2026.

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