Dazz Cam
An app that shoots photos and video like old film and VHS cameras.
What Dazz Cam does
Dazz Cam is a retro camera app for iPhone that copies the look of old cameras: 35mm and medium-format film, toy, instant, disposable, half-frame and 3D cameras, plus CCD digicams. Video modes mimic 8mm, 16mm and VHS. It's free with some cameras; Dazz Pro opens the rest.
Dazz Cam is less an editor and more a shelf of old cameras. Each one has its own look, so you pick a disposable for a party, a CCD digicam for that early-2000s glow, or an instant camera for soft, faded color.
It has real camera controls too: flash, timer, double exposure, ISO, shutter, exposure, color temperature and tint, grids and lens filters. Video modes cover 8mm, 16mm, VHS and a slide projector look, which is great for short clips.
Some cameras are free, and Dazz Pro is a subscription that opens every camera and accessory. Be careful when searching on Android: we found several look-alike apps with similar names, and we couldn't confirm an official Android version, so we only list the iPhone app.
Alternatives to Dazz Cam
Who it's for
Skip it if: Android owners. Editing photos you already took in detail.
Pricing
Free planDazz Cam is free to download with some cameras included. Dazz Pro is an auto-renewing subscription that opens every camera and accessory. We couldn't confirm the price, so check the app.
Prices can vary by country. Checked 17 Oct 2026.
What people like
- Huge variety of camera looks
- Retro video modes as well as photos
- Real manual controls
- Highly rated on the App Store
Watch out for
- Many cameras need Dazz Pro
- Pro price isn't on the store page
- Copycat apps make it easy to install the wrong one
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Questions people ask
Is Dazz Cam free?
It's free with some cameras. Dazz Pro is a subscription for the full set.
Is Dazz Cam on Android?
We only confirmed the official iPhone app. Several Android apps use similar names, so check the developer before installing.
Can Dazz Cam record video?
Yes. It has 8mm, 16mm, VHS and other retro video modes.