Comparison

Retro Instant Camera vs Camera Effects and Filters

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

Camera Effects and Filters

Enhance your photos with a wide array of creative filters and effects. Transform ordinary pictures into masterpieces with live camera filters, retro styles, and more. Easily share your edited images on social media.

Highlights
  • Live camera filters
  • Over 40 camera effects
  • Timer and flash modes
  • Front and back camera support
  • Gallery import
  • Social media sharing
  • Hashtag suggestions
Features
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Use amazing PHOTO FILTERS to make your awesome pictures rock! With Camera Effects for Instagram™, same old boring photos are long gone! Feel like your awesome pictures aren't what they used to be? Why don't you play around a bit? Use photo filters from Camera Effects for Instagram app and your beautiful pictures will get just a bit better! With the cool photo effects this app contains, you can turn your family pictures, selfies, and all your other lovely photos into true masterpieces. These camera filters can create retro pictures, funny photos, beautiful ones and so much more. Check it out! It's picture time! ◆ FEATURES: ◆ ▸ Live camera filters ▸ Choose among over 40 camera effects ▸ Timer ▸ Flash Mode ▸ Back and Selfie Camera ▸ Choose from gallery ▸ Sharing options supported (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc.) ▸ The best hash tags for maximum likes Awesome pictures are about to get better with photo filters from Camera Effects for Instagram app! Apply these cool photo effects to your beautiful photos and in a blink of an eye, your family pictures, selfies and many other lovely photos will look amazing. If you are a fan of retro pictures or funny photos, these camera filters will make it happen. All you need to do is choose a photo, apply a filter you like and let the magic happen. Download Camera Effects for Instagram app and enjoy your selfies and picture time! ◆ LICENSE ◆ Camera Effects for Instagram is copyright of Marko Petkovic, Balkanboy Media 2018, all rights reserved. Photographs used for the icon and screenshots in the application are under Creative Commons Licence. 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
Camera Effects and Filters4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Camera Effects and Filters at 50% against Retro Instant Camera's 0%. Retro Instant Camera's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Camera Effects and Filters 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, Camera Effects and Filters every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Retro Instant Camera versus Camera Effects and Filters: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRetro Instant CameraCamera Effects and Filters
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (345 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—345 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 8 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 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppExtreme,Inc.Marko Petkovic

Customer experience

Retro Instant Camera

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

Camera Effects and Filters

All ratings320 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Retro Instant Camera

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

Camera Effects and Filters

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 Camera Effects and Filters free?
Camera Effects and Filters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Retro Instant Camera or Camera Effects and Filters have ads?
Both Retro Instant Camera and Camera Effects and Filters show ads.
Which is updated more often, Retro Instant Camera or Camera Effects and Filters?
Retro Instant Camera ships an update every 11 months, and Camera Effects and Filters every 8 months. Most recently, Retro Instant Camera was updated on November 1, 2026 and Camera Effects and Filters on November 2, 2026.

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