# Retro Camera! vs VIBE CAM

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VIBE CAM at 81% against Retro Camera!'s 20%. VIBE CAM also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). Retro Camera!'s advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 12) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). 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 VIBE CAM sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VIBE CAM holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Retro Camera!'s written reviews are positive against 81% of VIBE CAM's.

Retro Camera! ships an update every 12 months, VIBE CAM every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Camera! | VIBE CAM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-camera/id975450129/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibe-cam-retro-camera/id6478905325/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **81.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quantis,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373039420) | [杨杨 戴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1392912263) |

## 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 |


### VIBE CAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vibe-cam-retro-camera/id6478905325)

Capture vintage grainy photos with a variety of film rolls and lenses. Add Polaroid borders, watermarks, and light leak effects for a unique retro aesthetic. Offers live photography and manual controls for a professional feel.

**Highlights:** One-click vintage film camera simulation, Live photography with atmospheric effects, Switchable vintage film rolls, Professional lenses and manual controls, Polaroid borders and custom watermarks, Real-time film effect preview

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIBE PRO | $3.99 | per year |
| VIBE PRO (Lifetime) | Free | one-time |
| VIBE PRO (Lifetime) | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Camera! free?

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

### Is VIBE CAM free?

VIBE CAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Retro Camera! or VIBE CAM?

VIBE CAM is rated higher. Retro Camera! averages 4.0 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while VIBE CAM averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Retro Camera! or VIBE CAM have ads?

Retro Camera! shows ads; VIBE CAM does not.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Camera! or VIBE CAM?

Retro Camera! ships an update every 12 months, and VIBE CAM every 4 days. Most recently, Retro Camera! was updated on October 26, 2026 and VIBE CAM on October 24, 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.*