# Retro Camera! vs Photo Timer Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Photo Timer Camera at 81% against Retro Camera!'s 20%. 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.

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.

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: 20% of Retro Camera!'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Photo Timer Camera's.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Camera! | Photo Timer Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-camera/id975450129/reviews) | **[4.6 (404 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-camera-lenspal/id1643185715/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **404** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 15 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quantis,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373039420) | [Playorium LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520367352) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Camera!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-camera/id975450129)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### Photo Timer Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-timer-camera-lenspal/id1643185715)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Three month subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent timer settings for selfies
- 🚀 Fast photoshoot feature for quick snaps
- 💡 Supports raw photos
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🤩 Makes selfies fun and convenient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Terrible photo quality upon saving
- 😞 Cannot use saved content due to quality loss

**Reported bugs**

- Photo quality degrades when saved to album

**Requested features**

- Improve photo saving quality


## Frequently asked 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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