Comparison

Retro Instant Camera vs Retro Camera +

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

Head to head
About

Retro Instant Camera

Create nostalgic, artistic photos with over 35 retro filters. Quickly capture and edit images with a random filter option, aspect ratio adjustments for social media, and a self-timer. Easily save and share your creations.

Highlights
  • 35+ retro camera filters
  • Random filter option
  • Aspect ratio adjustment
  • Self-timer function
  • SNS sharing
  • Save to Photo Library
Features
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*** One of the BEST instant camera app! *** Enjoy creating beautiful nostalgic photographs! You can quickly launch the app and take a retro photo immediately. In a few taps, you can easily create artistic retro style photography using more than 35 professionally designed camera filters. If you use the random filter function, you can use it even when you do not have time. The app will pick a filter for you, so all you have to do is press the shutter at the subject. You can change the aspect ratio with a single button. It is very useful when you want to upload photos to SNS such as Instagram. There is also a shutter timer function. It is very convenient when taking a picture with a selfie stick or a stand. You also can share photos on variable SNS service such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc. How to use: 1. Choose a filter, or push random filter 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 retro filters -> Random filter option -> Size adjustment for Instagram -> Self-timer, good for self-portrait photo -> Frames -> Share photos to Twitter, Facebook or other SNS -> Save photos to Photo Library -> Print photos

About

Retro Camera +

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
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Bring your lovely photos to a whole new level with Retro Camera for Instagram™! Its live CAMERA FILTERS will turn your photos into wonderful MEMORIES! Remember the time when we couldn't wait to bring colours to our photos? We wanted fresh colours and clear lines, and now? WE CRAVE FOR RETRO! Vintage is elegant and chic, and we can only adore it! Are you nostalgic for those beautiful photos in grandma's photo albums? Would you like that analog style on your digital photos? Yes? This app is the right choice for you! ◄ RETRO CAMERA FOR INSTAGRAM™ FEATURES: ► - Live camera filters - Choose among 40 and more camera effects - Timer - Flash Mode - Back and Selfie Camera - Choose from gallery - 30+ sharing options supported (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc.) - The best hash tags for maximum likes Retro Camera for Instagram™ has various live camera filters, which you can use the way you want. Have fun taking pictures with those filters on, or edit your previously taken photos. One thing is for sure - YOU WILL HAVE FUN. Bring analog look to your photos before you share them: your friends are going to love it! ◄ LICENSE: ► Retro Camera for Instagram™ is copyright of Marko Petkovic BalkanboyMedia, all rights reserved. Photographs used for the icon and screenshots in the application are under Creative Commons Licence (CC BY-SA 2.0). Credits go to: Steve Rainwater - https://www.flickr.com/photos/steevithak/ This app is not affiliated, sponsored or endorsed by Instagram LLC. For any questions or concerns regarding license, please contact us at apps@balkanboymedia.com.

Screenshots

Retro Instant Camera4 screens
Retro Camera +4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Retro Camera + at 71% against Retro Instant Camera's 0%. Retro Camera + also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months). Retro Instant Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Instant Camera 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Retro Instant Camera ships an update every 11 months, Retro Camera + every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Retro Instant Camera versus Retro Camera +: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro Instant CameraRetro Camera +
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (141 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—141 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppExtreme,Inc.Marko Petkovic

Customer experience

Retro Instant Camera

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Retro Camera +

All ratings141 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Retro Instant Camera

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

Retro Camera +

One-time1
  • Go pro$4.99

Questions

Is Retro Instant Camera free?
Retro Instant Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Camera + free?
Retro Camera + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Retro Instant Camera or Retro Camera + have ads?
Both Retro Instant Camera and Retro Camera + show ads.
Which is updated more often, Retro Instant Camera or Retro Camera +?
Retro Instant Camera ships an update every 11 months, and Retro Camera + every 5 months. Most recently, Retro Instant Camera was updated on September 16, 2026 and Retro Camera + on September 17, 2026.

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