# Rarevision VHS Lite: Retro Cam

> U can't not love our VHS look!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1087259990](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1087259990)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1087259990`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Rarevision
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (7,804 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.7
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-15
- **First published:** 2017-11-22
- **Size:** 30 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rarevision-vhs-lite-retro-cam/id1087259990)
- **Website:** [http://rarevision.com](http://rarevision.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://rarevision.com/privacy.php](http://rarevision.com/privacy.php)

## Description

Experience the original Rarevision VHS look in a lightweight Chrome extension. Capture retro-style videos that look and feel like they were shot on a 1980s camcorder, with the iconic color wash, tracking glitches, and tape noise fans know from classic cinema and pop culture.

Key features include shake or finger-glitch effects, fake zoom, customizable on-screen date, and animated titles. It supports up to 60p recording (device dependent), and makes it easy to create nostalgic footage to share with friends.

## Rankings

- #20,352 — Overall

## Review summary

Users broadly praise Rarevision VHS Lite for its strong nostalgic feel and convincing retro look, along with ease of use and the ability to extend filming time via a tape-style system without an upfront paywall. Many highlight the accuracy of the filter and its appeal for horror or found-footage projects, and note cost savings versus buying vintage gear. However, several concerns recur: crashes during recording, a paywall/price for the full version, occasional ad-restock issues, and requests for more controls like exposure. Overall, it's highly loved with some stability and pricing caveats.

### Pros

- Nostalgic retro vibe (80s/90s) that many users love.
- Very realistic, authentic-looking VHS camcorder filter.
- Easy to use with smooth video/photo capture and longer recording time.
- Tape-based time system with ad-supported restocks, avoiding heavy upfront paywalls.
- Cost-saving: retro aesthetics without needing to buy old camcorders.

### Cons

- Crashes when attempting to record.
- High price for the full version / paywall for advanced features.
- Ads can fail to load or disrupt restocking tapes.
- Limited exposure controls and requests for more camera controls (e.g., exposure).
- Not everyone finds the filter perfectly authentic; some feel it’s not 100% true to real hardware.

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