VHS Cam - Retro Camcorder FX Reviews

by The Proper Twelve

Okay... I downloaded this, and I can't use over HALF of the features! I even accepted the free trial! I press the "effects" button... nothing... I press the "photo" button... nothing... It DOES record video, but editing... yeah, there is a blank screen with a bunch of options... nothing works!

WHAT OS GOING ON!?!?

I am definitely canceling this free trial! I would have HAPPILY kept my year subscription if this would work! Especially working with VHSCam on my 12.9 iPad Pro!

by Baknsjeksjaoensoenej

I use video editing software a lot and I was excited that this was a vhs video editor that allowed u to import videos but VHSCam lags a lot I have to refresh n close VHSCam a lot in order for me to upload my videos n also the finished product is not what you make example I made a video with text on it and in the video editor u can clearly see the words but after I saved it u can hardly even see the lettering it was almost transparent n the words were shifted

by Pwincesspoopy

Paid $2.99 to access all features/remove watermark, and:
1. Crashes every single time you try to add music to the video.
2. Feature to add music to the video does not work.
3. “Filters” to edit the video afterwards are basic and almost all look the same.
4. No real retro effects
5. Can’t start and pause the video when making it, has to just run through.
6. Doesn’t have a reliable support/contact link. VHSCam support button redirects you to a site about games. And on that site when you click the “contact us” at the bottom of the page, it redirects you to a small “support” form to fill out. It also says on the page that if you try to contact them you probably won’t get a response.

Tips for people about to purchase VHSCam:
1. Do not.
2. Waste of your money.
3. Barely works.
4. Only good for people who want very basic vhs camera features (the date on the video, and a slightly old school distorted video look) and who don’t want to edit their videos or have music in it.
5. Please invest in a different app.

I feel like I was ripped off and scammed and I want my money back.

by Missalexisaa

I was so excited to use VHSCam to create a nostalgic home video feel, especially to use in future vlogs, but I’m annoyed that I have to constantly go to settings to set it to the correct date! It doesn’t matter if I just recorded a video with the correct date, if I go to record another video - it resets itself to December 20, 1998!

Also way too many ads, that don’t even offer an exit button. I shouldn’t have to pretend I’m going to install some game to get back to VHSCam ’s screen!

by Beanie_cuves

VHSCam said a trial of the full version was free and THEN would cost a yearly subscription, I unsubscribed before the trial was over and I was STILL charged $20!! This is absolutely ridiculous and VHSCam IS NOT EVEN THAT GOOD, there are much better VHS emulations in VHSCam Store for a 1/5th of the price (That thought crossed my mind before I was charged) Do not waste your money/time on this joke of a VHS emulator, for video all they did was add some fixed static at the bottom and a few different looks, this is nonsense for $20, thanks for stealing my money......

by Ya Mommyyy

...I upgraded to the premium version & tried uploading some of my videos. Videos that are filmed sideways instead of upright in the camera roll get super cropped & zoomed in when importing. So, only a small portion of the video is visible. Also, previewing & adding edits should be added for imported pics too, not just the vids. Oh, & it glitches a lot when importing. Please fix; I paid for the extra import options & should be able to do so w/ no problems. Cool app & idea, just needs improvements.

by Ssarahcaitt

Downloaded VHSCam back in October and paid $2.99 to remove the watermark. Went to use VHSCam again today and the watermark was back. I never deleted it from my phone, but I tried to 'Restore Purchases' and nothing would happen. So I purchase it again and this time it charged me $4.98 even though it specifically says that the price used to be $4.99 and is now $2.99. Other than this, I actually like VHSCam . Occasionally crashes and quite a few ads but not too much to bother. Just annoying that I’ve paid twice and more than VHSCam states and I’m worried it’s going to happen again. If it is I’m going to just delete VHSCam and change my review to one star.

by Camden B Edwards

I paid $2.99 for the full version and everything worked out great. But then it crashes after I record a video and then when I come back I have to redo my video. I don’t know if it was worth the $2.99 for the full version because it worked better without paying. I feel like maybe I got scammed because it was perfectly fine before I paid.

by Enyka

There are ads after every picture you save if you only have the free version. It has crashed a few times, but seems to work well overall. A few effects, zoom, photo or video, option to keep or remove the date info or change it, selfie mode (which turns your picture upside down?), a light (constant, not a flash), and video and image import. You can't import photos with the free version. If you do get the paid version and import photos, they don't quite look the same as if you take pictures using VHSCam . There is no continuous shooting: you have to save after each photo (fairly quick in paid version). The most disappointing thing, however, is how small the images are (72 resolution, 352 x 288 px, 4.889 x 4 in). Also, you have to rate to get rid of the watermark.

by Mtsboo07

Starting off, VHSCam is great! I absolutely love it. I although didn’t want the watermark so I bought premium and got what I wanted. Although, on top of that, there is a subscription. The subscription includes everything but importing photos. This is really a dissatisfaction because I spent $3 on VHSCam and the two things I wanted to do, one of them I cannot do because I don’t want to spend $8 per month. My rating for this would be five stars, but since of this unsatisfactory problem, it will be a three.

by LadyBlackFox

It films beautifully, I was enjoying how easy it is to use and how dead on it is with all of its filters. However it constantly freezes. Just today I filmed something I wanted to keep memory of, one of those little moments you want to look back at and remember when you are 50(gods willing I live that old) and just remember life was still beautiful during hard times and I was still grateful for everything I had.. well VHSCam froze and I was forced to shut it down, therefore losing the short and simple moment I caught on “film” and wanted to keep for years to come 😪

by RilakkumagirlMJ

I got VHSCam about 2 days ago and at first I started to like it. The only problem I'm having is that it's not really an authentic look when you take photos or record videos and I would love it if the filters of the camera could change, like make it look really authentic. Make it look like it was actually made in the 80s of 90s.

by Jdjfujfudkdikfkcifjvjjvjf

I love VHSCam ! I like the idea of filming an iMovie and putting clips in it like it’s 1984. Just one thing... I can’t see when changing the date. It’s just a big white box, other than that, I love the quality and I think that VHSCam is amazing! Keep up the good work and try to fix that!

by Drumeddie777

I used to have so much fun playing with my parents camcorder as a kid so VHSCam is great. Gave it four stars though cause even with my portrait lock off & with the date & play display on screen taking the photo in my right hand seems to make the photo itself flip flop leaving the display on the top of screen with an upside down image. Small fix but great overall! The FX are schweeet too ✌🏽

by SuperPlushyMaker64

VHSCam is really great for a nice retro feel and it doesn’t even make you pay money which is even better..but there’s just one little thing that’s missing. Can you please make the audio sound like a 90s camera? Just one small touch but other than, that 9/10! Great, definitely recommend!!!

by Nadinerq

I really like VHSCam, I’m a selfie type of girl and I like the aesthetic of the filters it uses BUT it turns your picture upside down ( on selfie mode) ?? so it looks kind of weird. on the other hand it’s super cute and I loved it but I got tired of having to turn my phone upside down when I tried taking a selfie

by XQueen Lol

I never purchased anything for VHSCam and yesterday I seen it had charged me $20 for something I didn’t want. I didn’t care for the ads or anything but I still like it just wondering why it charged me when I know for sure I didn’t want to spend $20 for VHSCam when I hardly use it ?

by Sabrillian

I really have fun messing with stuff like this. We had a VHS camcorder when I was a kid, though I was never able to use it that often since we used it more for capturing family events (as opposed to a kid recording everything they see). Now it feels like I can finally appease that childhood need to record and photograph miscellaneous things and situations. 😆 Simple and to the point, would recommend to anyone looking for this sort of thing.

by Ad, Reviewr36745

I do have some problems though I don’t get why I have to pay for the full version because that’s the thing in every single app you could do something creative I don’t know I love how you can switch settings and it’s pretty easy to use Plus you can change the date pretty easily I just love it nothing else to say👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🙂🙂🙂🙂😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

by Alex.E.Quandt

I love VHSCam, it’s truly better than the other apps I used! But I have two suggestions that I think you should add, 1. Add more filters so it’s not so bright, 2. Make the film date more editable like for example “September 30th, 1991” or things like that. But otherwise I really love VHSCam!🥰

by Chelsmeoww

I never purchased anything for VHSCam and yesterday I seen it had charged me $20 for something I didn’t want. I didn’t care for the ads or anything but I still like it just wondering why it charged me when I know for sure I didn’t want to spend $20 for VHSCam when I hardly use it ?