# HD Selfie vs Retro Camera +

The clearest difference is rating: HD Selfie at 5.0 against Retro Camera +'s 4.5. HD Selfie also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Retro Camera +'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (141 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HD Selfie 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.

HD Selfie holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retro Camera + has 141 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HD Selfie ships an update every 32 months, Retro Camera + every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HD Selfie | Retro Camera + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-selfie/id968560066/reviews)** | [4.5 (141 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-camera-plus/id1042217021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **141** |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quantis,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373039420) | [Marko Petkovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042217020) |

## What reviewers say

### HD Selfie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-selfie/id968560066)

Easily create stunning self-portraits with professionally designed effects and filters. Capture a shot or select from your library, apply effects with a single tap, and save or share your creations instantly.

**Highlights:** Optimized for self-portraits, Self timer, Single tap camera effects, Professionally designed filters, Share to social media, Save to photo library, Print photos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 HD Selfie free?

HD Selfie 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, HD Selfie or Retro Camera +?

HD Selfie is rated higher. HD Selfie averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Retro Camera + averages 4.5 from 141 ratings.

### Do HD Selfie or Retro Camera + have ads?

Both HD Selfie and Retro Camera + show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HD Selfie or Retro Camera +?

HD Selfie ships an update every 32 months, and Retro Camera + every 5 months. Most recently, HD Selfie was updated on October 11, 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.*