Comparison

Retrospecs vs Keepix

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

Keepix

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Keepix turns clearing out your photos into a quick, satisfying game. Swipe right to keep, left to toss. That's it. No endless scrolling, no overwhelm, just one photo at a time until your gallery feels light again. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Swipe to sort — keep or delete in a single gesture • Find duplicates automatically and reclaim space in seconds • Browse by Recent, Videos, Favorites, by Month, or a Surprise shuffle • See exactly how much space you'll free before you delete • Nothing is deleted for good — items go to your system trash (30 days to undo) 100% PRIVATE Your photos never leave your phone. No account, no tracking, no servers, no ads. Everything runs entirely on your device. Keepix only marks what you choose — your iPhone handles the actual deletion. Reclaim storage, declutter your memories, and enjoy a gallery that finally feels organized.

Screenshots

Retrospecs4 screens
Keepix4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Keepix at every 2 weeks against Retrospecs's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Retrospecs sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Keepix sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retrospecs ships an update every 2 months, Keepix every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Retrospecs versus Keepix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetrospecsKeepix
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (367 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings367 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn ParkerJosian MOULY

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

Keepix

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Retrospecs

One-time6
  • Small tip$0.99
  • Medium tip$1.99
  • Unlock everything$1.99
Show 3 more
  • Big tip$4.99
  • The king of tips$9.99
  • Tipapottamus Prime$24.99
7 purchases

Keepix

One-time7
  • Small coffee$0.99
  • Croissant$2.99
  • Sandwich$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Pizza$8.99
  • Restaurant$19.99
  • Generous support$44.99
  • Patron$89.99

Questions

Is Retrospecs free?
Retrospecs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Keepix free?
Keepix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Retrospecs or Keepix have ads?
Neither Retrospecs nor Keepix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Retrospecs or Keepix?
Retrospecs ships an update every 2 months, and Keepix every 2 weeks. Most recently, Retrospecs was updated on November 1, 2026 and Keepix on October 25, 2026.

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