REVIEW: Retromatic app for iPad

This image editor for the iPad gives your photos the vintage look - but is it worth your while? We give it a try to see how it performs.

By Creative Bloq Staff
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Our Verdict

A great looking app, but a very limited way to make your photos look vintage. There are better options.

For

  • Easy to use
  • Good looking results

Against

  • Limited colour palette
  • Limited options

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The vintage editing app is quick and easy to use

The vintage editing app is quick and easy to use

'50s-inspired iPad app Retromatic enables you to import your photos, cut them out using an instant alpha tool, and then apply vintage effects to them.

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The Verdict
6

out of 10

Retromatic HD

A great looking app, but a very limited way to make your photos look vintage. There are better options.

Creative Bloq Staff

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