DEUCEBest film camera apps for iPhone
The best film camera app depends on whether you want a retro camera style, a delayed-develop disposable, or film looks for photos you already took. Dazz Cam and OldRoll lead on camera variety, Dispo and Lapse on shoot-now-see-later, Afterlight on editing. DEUCE adds a sunrise roll and tennis, padel and golf stencils.
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Which film camera app should you pick?
Want dozens of camera bodies and video? Dazz Cam or OldRoll. Want a disposable that hides photos until later? Lapse or Dispo. Want film presets for photos from your library? Afterlight. Want a sport-specific roll with scoreboards? DEUCE.
We searched the US App Store for "film camera", "disposable camera" and "film photo editor" on October 10, 2026. Ratings and prices are a snapshot and change often. DEUCE is the publisher's own app, so its limits are stated in the same plain terms as the others.
Film camera apps at a glance
| App | Price model (US, Oct 2026) | Approach | US rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEUCE | Free download; optional DEUCE Club for more films, rolls and instant developing | 46 film looks, sunrise roll, editor, stencils. iPhone only | In TestFlight, no rating yet |
| Dazz Cam | Free; Dazz Pro listed at $6.99, a one-time Pro at $19.99, and single-camera add-ons | Many retro camera styles for photo and video, plus iPad | 4.8 from 115,622 ratings |
| Huji Cam | Free; one $0.99 in-app purchase listed | A single 1998-style disposable look | 4.2 from 11,969 ratings |
| Lapse | Free to download | Disposable camera: shoot first, develop later, then recaps | 4.8 from 118,285 ratings |
| Dispo | Free; Max subscriptions and small camera packs | Shared disposable camera; photos develop daily at 9 a.m. | 4.3 from 8,181 ratings |
| OldRoll | Free; VIP monthly, yearly and lifetime options | Film and disposable camera bodies, light leaks, Super 8 video | 4.7 from 5,593 ratings |
| Afterlight | Free; Pro from weekly to lifetime | Editor with 300+ film presets and a newer camera mode | 4.7 from 20,692 ratings |
DEUCE: film looks built around racket sports and golf
DEUCE has 46 films named after places where the game is played, a live camera with 24, 35, 55 and 85 mm lenses, and an editor for photos you already have. A loaded roll of 12, 24 or 36 frames hides its pictures until your local sunrise, which is the same idea as a disposable camera. See the film catalog and the sunrise roll.
Limits: it is in TestFlight, so there is no App Store rating yet. It runs on iPhone only, handles photos rather than video, and has no sharing network of its own. Photos stay on the device and the app has no accounts. Details on pricing.
Dazz Cam: the biggest catalog of camera styles
Dazz Cam describes film formats such as 135, 120, half-frame, instant and disposable, modern CCD and compact profiles, and retro video modes, with 14 app languages and an iPad version. It has by far the most ratings in this list together with Lapse. Its core is free, with Pro and per-camera purchases on top. Read the head-to-head in DEUCE vs Dazz Cam.
Huji Cam, Lapse, Dispo and OldRoll: older and narrower picks
Huji Cam gives one 1998-style look, and its last update on the App Store was in December 2024. Lapse is a disposable camera where you shoot first and develop later, and its listing shows a single language. Dispo is built for shooting with friends, with photos developing every day at 9 a.m.; compare it in DEUCE vs Dispo. OldRoll offers many camera bodies and video, and its listing mentions Super 8.
Afterlight: when you already have the photo
Afterlight is mainly an editor. Its listing mentions 300+ film-inspired presets, effects and overlays, plus a camera mode with live filters. That fits photos taken earlier on a regular camera. DEUCE's photo editor covers the same case with film intensity, grain, halation and crop, and leaves the original untouched.
Who should pick which?
- Choose Dazz Cam or OldRoll if you want video and a large set of camera bodies.
- Choose Lapse or Dispo if the disposable idea matters more than the look.
- Choose Afterlight if you edit photos you took earlier with a pro camera.
- Choose DEUCE if you shoot tennis, padel or golf and want film looks, scoreboards and a roll that waits for sunrise.
- Install two. Every app here is free to download.
Sources, checked October 10, 2026: the US App Store listings for Dazz Cam, Huji Cam, Lapse, Dispo, OldRoll and Afterlight.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best film camera app for iPhone?
For variety and video, Dazz Cam has 115,622 US ratings. For a delayed-develop disposable, Lapse or Dispo. For tennis, padel and golf, DEUCE, which is still in TestFlight.
Are film camera apps free?
All seven listed here are free to download. Most sell Pro tiers or add-ons, so check the in-app purchase list on each App Store page.
Which film camera apps make you wait for your photos?
Lapse and Dispo both delay viewing, and DEUCE hides a loaded roll until your local sunrise, with instant developing for Club members.
Does DEUCE work on iPad?
No. DEUCE is an iPhone app. Dazz Cam, Lapse, Dispo, OldRoll and Afterlight list iPad support.
Is DEUCE on the App Store?
Not yet. It is in TestFlight and will be listed here with ratings once it is released.
Keep exploring
DEUCE vs Dazz CamDazz Cam covers camera styles and video. DEUCE covers a sunrise roll, sport stencils and a photo editor.
DEUCE vs DispoDispo shares photos with friends at 9 a.m. DEUCE keeps a private roll that develops at sunrise.46 Film Looks for iPhone Photos46 films with codes, series and a comparison divider.Film Roll That Develops at SunriseShoot blind and wait for sunrise. 12, 24 or 36 frames per roll.DEUCE PricingFree camera, editor and first roll. DEUCE Club adds rare films, unlimited rolls and instant developing.