1998 Cam
An app that makes photos look like old film, with a date stamp.
What 1998 Cam does
1998 Cam is a vintage camera app for iPhone and Android from a small independent studio. It has 100+ film, vintage, black and white and cinematic filters, plus the classic orange date stamp. Photos save with no app watermark. It's free, with a subscription for premium filters.
1998 Cam is for that late-90s snapshot feeling: warm colors, a bit of grain and the date burned into the corner. You can shoot through the app with a look applied, or bring in photos from your gallery and style them after.
There are more than 100 filters covering film, vintage, black and white and cinematic looks, with portrait and landscape modes. Exports are high resolution and don't carry an app watermark, so your photos look like yours.
It's free to download, and premium filters and effects need a subscription. The Android version shows ads, and it has far fewer ratings than the iPhone app. If you want a quick retro look without learning an editor, it's an easy pick.
Alternatives to 1998 Cam
Who it's for
Skip it if: Anyone who wants detailed editing tools.
Pricing
Free plan1998 Cam is free to download. Premium filters and effects need a subscription that renews automatically. We couldn't confirm the price, so check in the app.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
What people like
- No watermark on exports
- Lots of retro looks
- Simple, fun camera
- Made by a small independent studio
Watch out for
- Premium filters need a subscription
- Android version shows ads
- Prices aren't listed on the store pages
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Questions people ask
Does 1998 Cam add a watermark?
No. The developer says exports have no app watermark.
Is 1998 Cam on Android?
Yes. It's on Google Play from the same studio, and on the App Store.
Is 1998 Cam free?
It's free to download. Premium filters and effects need a subscription.