Comparison

Retro Camera! vs Photo Timer Camera

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

Head to head
About

Retro Camera!

Easily create artistic, nostalgic photos with over 35 professionally designed retro filters. Apply effects with a single tap, then save or share your creations to social media or email.

Highlights
  • 35+ retro camera filters
  • Single-tap filter application
  • Random filter option
  • Instagram size adjustment
  • Self-timer for selfies
  • Photo framing
  • Social media sharing
Features
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*** One of the BEST camera app on App Store! *** FUN and SUPER EASY way to take a nostalgic retro style photo! In a few taps, you can easily create artistic photograph using more than 35 professionally designed camera filters. Of course, you can share photos on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or other SNS service. And also you can send photos to your friends by email. Operations: 1. Choose a filter, or push random button. 2. Take a shoot. 3. Save or share! That's it! Features: -> Easy-to-use single tap retro filters -> More than 35 professionally designed camera filters -> Random filter option -> Size adjustment for Instagram -> Self-timer, good for selfie -> Photo frame -> Share photos to Twitter, Facebook or other SNS -> Save photos to Photo Library -> Print photos

About

Photo Timer Camera

Become your own photographer with this app that transforms your phone into a personal photoshoot assistant. Set your device up, choose your shot count, and let the app automatically capture numerous professional-looking photos while you pose. Perfect for solo travelers, content creators, and anyone wanting great self-portraits.

Highlights
  • Automated burst photo sessions
  • Adjustable smart delay timer
  • Customizable interval control
  • Built-in gallery for selection
  • Portrait mode with background blur
  • High-resolution 48MP capture
  • Hands-free video recording
Features
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Tired of asking strangers to take your photo? Be your own photographer. LensPal turns your iPhone into a personal photoshoot assistant. Set it up, strike a pose, and let the app capture dozens of professional-looking shots automatically. PERFECT FOR: - Solo travelers who want stunning vacation photos - Content creators building their Instagram, TikTok or YouTube - Anyone who wants outfit pics without bothering roommates - Group photos where everyone is actually IN the photo HOW IT WORKS: Set your phone on any surface. Choose how many photos you want. Walk into frame. LensPal handles the rest — taking shot after shot until you get THE one. KEY FEATURES: - Burst Sessions — Take 5, 10, 50+ photos automatically - Smart Delay — 3 to 60 seconds to get into position - Interval Control — Set exact timing between each shot - Built-in Gallery — Rate and pick your best shots instantly - Portrait Mode — Professional background blur - 48MP Capture — Full resolution on supported iPhones - Video Mode — Same hands-free magic for video content Stop satisfying with awkward arm-length selfies. Start creating content that looks like someone else took it. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: LensPal Pro unlocks all features including unlimited burst sessions, 48MP capture, Portrait Mode, Video Mode, and advanced timer controls. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Questions? support@lenspal.app Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Retro Camera!4 screens
Photo Timer Camera4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo Timer Camera at 81% against Retro Camera!'s 23%. Photo Timer Camera also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Retro Camera!'s advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Retro Camera! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Photo Timer Camera sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Photo Timer Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Timer Camera has 404 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Retro Camera!'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Photo Timer Camera's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro Camera! ships an update every 12 months, Photo Timer Camera every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Retro Camera! versus Photo Timer Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro Camera!Photo Timer Camera
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (49 ratings)4.6 (404 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews81.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49404 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuantis,Inc.Playorium LTD

Customer experience

Retro Camera!

All ratings48 ratings
Positive70.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral23.1%
Negative53.8%

Photo Timer Camera

All ratings403 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%

Bugs and requests

Retro Camera!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Photo Timer Camera

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Photo quality degrades when saved to album

Requested features

1 request
  • Improve photo saving quality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Retro Camera!

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
9 purchases

Photo Timer Camera

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Subscription$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
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  • Monthly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Three month subscription$19.993 Months
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Subscription3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is Retro Camera! free?
Retro Camera! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Photo Timer Camera free?
Photo Timer Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Retro Camera! or Photo Timer Camera?
Photo Timer Camera is rated higher. Retro Camera! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Photo Timer Camera averages 4.6 from 404 ratings.
Do Retro Camera! or Photo Timer Camera have ads?
Retro Camera! shows ads; Photo Timer Camera does not.
Which is updated more often, Retro Camera! or Photo Timer Camera?
Retro Camera! ships an update every 12 months, and Photo Timer Camera every 11 days. Most recently, Retro Camera! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Photo Timer Camera on October 23, 2026.

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