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iOS

Rarevision VHS: Retro Cam

u can't not love our VHS look!

by Rarevision

4.7(6.7K)
Downloads
<3k

Last 30 days

Revenue
$7K

Last 30 days

Rev/Download
$7

Avg per download

Rating
4.7

6.7K reviews

Performance Insights

Category rankings

PaidPhoto & Video#111

Competition level

Low competition

Under 100K on both downloads and revenue — the kind of niche a small team can still take.

On the store

11 years

Released August 2015 · 31 releases since

App Summary

Rarevision VHS: Retro Cam is an iOS app ($5.99) by Rarevision in the photo & video category, holding #11 in the paid photo & video charts. It draws an estimated 1K downloads a month and holds a 4.7-star rating.

  • A paid app priced at $5.99.
  • Ships new versions about one a month.
  • Latest version is 1.7.1, released November 7, 2025.
  • 85% of ratings are five-star.
  • Available in 4 languages.
  • Strongest in US, GB, JP.
  • Downloads at 31.2 MB and requires iOS 12.0+.
  • Rated 4+.

App details

Version
1.7.1
Release status
Worldwide
Age rating
4+
Requires
iOS 12.0+
Size
31.2 MB
Languages
English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish
Price
$5.99
First seen
August 2015
Top markets
US, GB, JP
Publisher country
US

Release history

31 versions tracked

  1. Version 1.7.1Latest
  2. Version 1.7
  3. Version 1.6.9
  4. Version 1.6.8
  5. Version 1.6.7
  6. Version 1.6.6

Ships about one a month.

What users say

5
85%
4
7%
3
3%
2
1%
1
4%
  • 5.0

    Absolutely worth every penny

    I love this app so much and it’s honestly the best 4 dollars I’ve ever spent JDJSJF With that being said, the only thing I can recommend is a way to edit videos after they’ve been recorded !! I wish there was a way to change the way how glitchy it was or add the text after you’ve already finished the video in case you forgot too or didn’t think to do it until after you finished. I think this would also be really helpful when importing videos. Whenever you import videos, it’s all sped up and it’s incredibly hard to change filter or add title when it’s going insanely fast and you can’t pause. I think a scroll bar that allows you to look through a video when it’s finished would be really nice !! It could allow you to go back to a certain part of the imported video or recorded video and allow you to make changes and make it however you want. Hopefully this random rant makes sense, just a thought I had Again, fantastic app, and I’m really happy with what I got !!!

    Reviewed on version 1.6.3

  • 4.0

    Awesome App!..Just a Few, Minor Things.

    This app is amazing, I use it a lot! I love it a lot. There are some little fixes I suggest. Well, for starters, it would be awesome it have the little multicolored interference like some other users have said to make it look more 80s. I also think the font/date should be a but more 80s as well. You can kinda tell it’s fake. Other than that, this app is awesome. I also need help with something else. Some might find this easy to fix, but I’m not good with app updates or anything, heh.😂 But I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me why my phone isn’t updating for the app. I will go to menu and I will press the “Tap here to have full update!” Or whatever it says. So I’ll click on it but it just brings me back to the AppStore and the app. I’ll go to my little update section and it won’t say the VHS Cam needs to be updated. I’ve done all that I can to try to figure it out. I’ll go to settings, I’ll look in the VHS Camcorder settings, but I can’t seem to find out how to update it. I’m afraid I’m over thinking all of it or it has to do with my phone. I have an iPhone 6s if that has something to do with it.. I would absolutely love to have all the filters, mess with the date, and be able to film longer. May anyone help me? Thanks!

    Reviewed on version 1.3.4

  • 5.0

    The most nostalgic VHS video filter

    This app pretty much pays for itself. There’s so many options for customization that you’ll spend hours up to days and days discovering so many fun things. This app beats the rest of the bunch because it imports video footage fast and easy. If you do have clips that are longer than a 1 minute or 2, be patient and make sure that you have your device at least 80 percent charged with the screen option for it to not go off at all while it’s recording your footage. The only part that I would suggest is a sound leveler option between the original sound and the glitch sounds keeping the original sounds loud enough along with the glitch sound effects. Otherwise, this app is the best authentic looking VHS looking app you’ll find if you’re really a big fan of the old school VHS glitch looks. It’s great for importing footage and creating an old school look, but if you are filming yourself keep in mind that good lighting is key for the best results.

    Reviewed on version 1.6.3

About Rarevision VHS: Retro Cam

2,620 characters

Used by Kendall Jenner, Snoop Dogg, BTS, Ariana Grande, Khloe Kardashian, Wiz Khalifa, Victoria Beckham, Die Antwoord and featured on SNL (S41E01) and in countless TV shows and music videos!

Covered by WIRED, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Popular Mechanics, The Independent, Macworld, TMZ, TechCrunch, Mashable and many others!

App of the Day for Friday, Dec 22, 2017

It's 1984, and you've got a VHS camcorder! It'll look that way when you record and send old, messed up-looking retro videos to friends. They'll swear you built a time machine: "OMG, how'd you shoot that?"

With Rarevision VHS, you'll make videos that look and sound like real retro video tapes pulled out of storage after 30 years. You can change the on-screen date to trick your friends, create custom animated titles, glitch up the picture by shaking your device and use the fake zoom to emphasize those truly embarrassing moments!

"That's freakin' amazing!" -Everyone

Here's Why You Need It:

• Four words: Best. Throwback. Videos. Ever. • Create VHS-style retro videos of your kids that look like the ones from your childhood • The only VHS cam app you should ever consider to capture your 80s and 90s-themed parties • Shoot your own "found footage" movie and become a big Hollywood director like those other guys • Make your kids' incredibly boring school plays actually rad • Impress the new girl by using our app to convince her you built a time machine • Pretend like you lived through the rad 1980s using our app!

What Rarevision VHS Can Do:

• Realism: the ORIGINAL and BEST VHS cam app for simulating the glitches of old videotape recordings • Import videos and give them the VHS look • Make your own signature look using the old-school picture adjustment menu • Create your own animated titles for the ultimate in on-screen awesomeness • Change the on-screen date so people think you're way younger (or older) than you really are • Glitch the picture during recording using your finger or by shaking your device • Fake zoom feature dramatically enhances the cheese factor • Don't think we forgot to make things sound retro terrible. We didn't. • Up to 60p recording for a more accurate VHS video look (depends on device capability) • Widescreen recording option (but would you REALLY want to use it?)

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Rarevision is a US-based company.

Copyright © 2015-2025 Rarevision LLC. All rights reserved.

Screenshots

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Frequently Asked Questions

Rarevision VHS: Retro Cam iOS app generates an estimated monthly revenue of $7K.

Rarevision VHS: Retro Cam iOS app download estimates are updated daily. The app maintains a 4.7-star rating based on 6.7K user reviews, indicating strong user satisfaction in the mobile app market.

Rarevision VHS: Retro Cam iOS app competes actively in the mobile app category. The app's performance metrics suggest significant growth potential in a low-competition segment.

You can download Rarevision VHS: Retro Cam iOS app from the App Store for iOS devices, requiring iOS 12.0 or later. The app provides its core features without requiring in-app purchases.

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