Best Vintage Photo Effects Background Apps

238+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

If you already know 1967, this is the deeper bench. 238+ vintage photo effects background apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of November 2026.

Compare top Vintage Photo Effects Background Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
11967: Retro Filters & Effects1967: Retro Filters & EffectsFree4.5★ (34K)YesYesNov 2026
2RetroCam: Vintage Film CameraRetroCam: Vintage Film CameraFree4.7★ (14K)NoYesNov 2026
3Vintage CameraVintage CameraFree4.5★ (217)YesYesNov 2026
4Vintify: Vintage Photo EditorVintify: Vintage Photo EditorFree4.8★ (325)NoYesNov 2026
5Vitro : Vintage & Retro CameraVitro : Vintage & Retro CameraFree4.7★ (131)YesYesOct 2026
6Vintage Camera: Analog FilmVintage Camera: Analog FilmFree4.6★ (1K)NoYesNov 2026
7Vintage Camera Photo EditorVintage Camera Photo EditorFree—YesYesMay 2026
8Fuzion Portrait Selfie EditorFuzion Portrait Selfie EditorFree4.3★ (988)YesYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Vintage Photo Effects Background

1967: Retro Filters & Effects#1

1967: Retro Filters & Effects by Maple Media Apps, LLC

Vintage Camera + Photo Editor
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.5😐(34K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your photos with authentic vintage analog camera effects. Apply over 200 retro filters, light leaks, grain, and dust for a nostalgic look. Easily adjust effects and opacity for a unique, old-school aesthetic.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great filters
  • 👍 Simplistic and easy to use
  • 💡 Unique vintage style
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Too many paid filters
  • 🔍 Confusing navigation
  • 🔍 Difficult to use
RetroCam: Vintage Film Camera#2

RetroCam: Vintage Film Camera by BrainCake Inc.

Disposable effect, old filter
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.7😊(14K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Apply authentic vintage film effects to your photos with realistic light leaks, grain, and scratches. This app lets you recreate the analog photography style of the 80s with a variety of carefully crafted filters and editing tools.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Variety of filters and effects
  • 💡 Customizable options
  • 🎨 Retro/vintage aesthetic
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive UI

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Subscription model, some features locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches reported
  • 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscription
  • 💰 Expensive subscription fee
4.5😐(217 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Transform your photos with a collection of unique, retro-inspired filters. This app offers a vintage camera interface and allows you to import existing images or capture new ones. Enhance your pictures with striking effects and share them directly with friends.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great filters
  • 💎 Vintage/retro camera effects
  • 🎨 Awesome photo editing
  • 🌈 Beautiful color effects
  • 📷 Easy to use camera
  • 🤩 Fantastic app
  • 🌟 Excellent app
  • 🌠 Awesome app

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🔒 Locked features behind paywall
  • 🚫 Doesn't save photos without upgrade
  • 🤯 Confusing update removed free features
  • 🥱 Limited features in free version
  • 🤖 Buggy and unreliable
  • 💸 Overpriced for features
  • 🙄 Ads and in-app purchases

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FAQ about Vintage Photo Effects Background

What are the best vintage photo effects background apps for iPhone?
1967: Retro Filters & Effects tops our vintage photo effects background apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 34K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top vintage photo effects background apps we rank are free to download, including 1967: Retro Filters & Effects and RetroCam: Vintage Film Camera.
1967: Retro Filters & Effects shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 238+ vintage photo effects background apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.