Retro camera app for iPhone: shoot like it’s 1985–2005

You want the retro look on an iPhone — without carrying a second camera or editing every shot afterwards in a filter app.

Short answer: Selfie shoots the retro look live: pick the preset, frame, shoot. Filters render in the viewfinder before you capture — on photos and videos, and even with the front and back cameras at the same time.

What makes the retro look

Retro spans more than film: early digital compacts with their crunchy colors, camcorder-era VHS, webcam-grade softness and the Y2K point-and-shoot flash look all count. The common thread is character over accuracy.

How to get it in Selfie

Selfie’s preset shelf covers the whole span — 35mm film cameras, early-digital "Compact", "Micro" and "Retro" presets, a Webcam preset, and VHS with scanlines. Presets render live in the viewfinder, on both cameras.

The dual-camera twist

Retro selfies get a second angle: shoot the scene on the back camera with a retro digicam preset while the front camera catches you, picture-in-picture, in the same frame.

Frequently asked questions

Do I apply the filter before or after shooting? Before — the preset renders live in the viewfinder, and the saved photo or video matches the preview. There is no separate editing step.

Does it work for video? Yes. Presets apply to video recording as well, including dual front-and-back video with sound.

Can I use it with both cameras at once? Yes — that’s Selfie’s core feature. The retro preset applies to the front and back camera simultaneously in picture-in-picture layout.

What does it cost? Selfie is free to download and try. The Pro subscription (weekly or annual) unlocks unlimited dual-camera shots and all premium presets.