243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Lapse is the household name in instant photo, but it's far from the only option. We track 243+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.8★ (118K) | No | No | Sep 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | 4.8★ (3.6K) | Yes | No | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.9★ (19K) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | Free | 4.9★ (34K) | No | Yes | Sep 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.8★ (78K) | No | No | Sep 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | — | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free | 5.0★ (1) | No | No | May 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.8★ (1.2M) | Yes | Yes | Sep 2026 |
Transform your phone into a retro disposable camera. Capture moments spontaneously and develop them later, freeing you from the pressure of perfection. Relive your experiences through personalized recap videos.
This photo application helps you capture and cherish life's special moments. It's designed to be readily available whenever you want to preserve a unique, happy, shared, or magical instant.
This app enhances your Polaroid experience by connecting to compatible cameras for advanced shooting modes. It also features a high-resolution scanner for digitizing physical prints and allows you to print photos from your phone directly to a Polaroid Lab.
This app allows you to take hands-free photos and videos using a customizable timer. It's ideal for solo photoshoots, group pictures, and content creation, offering features like a photo booth mode and high-quality capture.
Easily print photos directly from your smartphone or tablet using Bluetooth connectivity. This app supports a range of KODAK instant cameras and printers, allowing you to edit and instantly print precious moments.
Effortlessly collect and organize photos from events with friends. This app automatically creates shared albums, ensuring you never miss a memory and can easily find any picture taken recently.
This app encourages sharing authentic daily moments with friends. A daily random notification gives users two minutes to capture a photo using both front and back cameras, with no filters or editing allowed. It focuses on genuine connections over curated perfection.
Easily convert photos and images into PDF documents. Select images from your gallery or camera, customize layout and orientation, and then share or save your PDFs.
Easily combine up to 20 photos into stunning collages, scrapbooks, and stories. Offers over 10,000 layouts, powerful editing tools, and AI features for creative designs. Perfect for social media posts and sharing memories.
Easily print photos from your phone and pick them up in an hour at local CVS or Walgreens stores. Create custom cards and gifts quickly with a user-friendly interface and high-quality prints.
Transform your photos with a variety of vintage camera styles, filters, and effects inspired by legendary cameras. Easily import, edit, and organize your images to create nostalgic and shareable memories.
Capture and edit photos with a vintage, analog camera aesthetic. Apply a variety of filters and effects to achieve a retro look, then save and share your images with an instant print simulation.
Transform your iPhone into a professional photo scanner. Easily digitize physical photos with automatic detection of orientation and aspect ratio, enhanced with professional effects. Share your scanned memories instantly on social networks.
Blend any two photos together to create unique, vintage-style instant camera images. This AI-powered tool offers a simple three-step process for generating shareable, high-quality results perfect for social media.
Easily print photos directly from your phone or tablet. Select images from various online sources or your device's camera roll, choose your desired print sizes, and pick them up at a local Walgreens in about an hour. Home delivery is also available.