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OldRoll

Free iPhone and Android camera app that gives photos and video the look of disposable, instant and film cameras, with paid upgrades in the app.

Our take: OldRoll is quick and fun for casual shooting, and it is still updated in 2026.

Best forFilm-look phone photos
ReviewedPricing: Freemium
6.3 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try OldRollFree with ads; upgrades from $4.49/mo (App Store)

OldRoll is a free iPhone and Android camera app that makes photos and short videos look like they were shot on disposable, instant or film cameras. It is for casual shooters who want the look without editing. The app shows ads, and the US App Store lists paid upgrades from $4.49 a month to $19.99 for lifetime access.

The bottom line

Good for film-look phone snaps; pick a real editor if you need control.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isA free phone camera app that applies film-camera color, grain and date stamps at the moment you shoot.
Our takeOldRoll is quick and fun for casual shooting, and it is still updated in 2026.
Go in knowing it shows ads and that the paid upgrade comes in many price points with no public plan page.
Why we rate itIt turns a phone into a film-style camera in one tap, and it runs on iOS, Android and Apple-silicon Macs.
The catchAds in the free version, nine paid price points with no plan page, and a tracking entry in Apple's privacy label.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Film-style photos without editing
  • Date-stamped social posts
  • Short retro video clips
Not good for
  • RAW or layered editing
  • Buyers who want a clear, published price list
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Minutes: install, pick a camera, shoot.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    Locked cameras push you to a paid upgrade; price varies by product shown in the app.
  3. Walled garden
    Low: photos save to your camera roll and share to any social app.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, start on the free plan.
Try OldRoll

OldRoll in-app prices (US App Store)

OptionPriceNotes
DownloadFreeContains ads
Monthly$4.49 or $4.99Two monthly products listed
Yearly$12.99, $13.99 or $19.99Some yearly products include a trial; length not stated
Lifetime$17.99 or $19.99One-time purchase

From the in-app purchase list on OldRoll's US App Store listing, checked 4 October 2026. OldRoll has no website or public plan page, so the price shown inside the app may differ by offer and region.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is OldRoll free?

Yes, OldRoll is free to download on the App Store and Google Play, and both listings say it contains ads. Some cameras and features sit behind paid in-app upgrades (checked 4 October 2026).

How much does OldRoll premium cost?

The US App Store lists monthly options at $4.49 and $4.99, yearly options at $12.99, $13.99 and $19.99, and lifetime options at $17.99 and $19.99 (checked 4 October 2026). The app does not publish which price you will see, so check the in-app screen before paying.

Is OldRoll available on Android?

Yes. It is on Google Play as OldRoll - Vintage Film Camera from the developer accordion, and that listing was last updated on 17 September 2026.

Can OldRoll record video?

Yes. It has a Super 8mm-style video camera alongside its photo cameras, so clips get the same retro color and grain.

Does OldRoll work on Mac or iPad?

Yes. The App Store listing supports iPad on iPadOS 15 or later and Macs with an Apple M1 chip or later on macOS 12 or later.

Who makes OldRoll?

The App Store lists the seller as an individual developer account (Zijie Zhang) and Google Play lists the developer as accordion. Neither listing links to a company website.

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: OldRoll on the App Store (US), OldRoll on Google Play.

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Tags

#FilmCamera#PhotoApp#VintagePhotos

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