# Retro Camera! vs Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter

The clearest difference is monetization model: Retro Camera! at free with in-app purchases against Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter's subscription. Retro Camera! also leads on ratings volume (48 vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 12 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retro Camera! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Retro Camera! against 4.0 for Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retro Camera! has 48 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Retro Camera! ships an update every 12 months, Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Camera! | Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-camera/id975450129/reviews) | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer-cam-and-teleprompter/id1663173226/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 15 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quantis, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373039420) | [Anton Kotelnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691693515) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/self-timer-cam-and-teleprompter/id1663173226)

Capture stunning photos and videos of yourself or your surroundings with customizable timers and a built-in teleprompter. Easily control zoom, focus, and exposure for crystal-clear shots. Perfect for content creators, parents, and travelers.

**Highlights:** Customizable timers, Integrated teleprompter, Camera roll integration, Adjustable photo/video count, Zoom, focus, and exposure control, Face detection, Camera mirroring

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 6 month | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Camera! free?

Retro Camera! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter free?

Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Retro Camera! or Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter?

Retro Camera! and Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 48 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Retro Camera! or Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter have ads?

Retro Camera! shows ads; Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Camera! or Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter?

Retro Camera! ships an update every 12 months, and Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter weekly. Most recently, Retro Camera! was updated on June 11, 2026 and Self Timer Cam & Teleprompter on June 1, 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.*