How to cancel Classic Camera by Hipstamatic and get your money back
Classic Camera by Hipstamatic is a Photo & Video app by Hipstamatic, LLC. Canceling and getting refunded are two separate things — most people do the first and assume the second happens automatically. It doesn't.
Based on 100 of the most recent public App Store reviews, sampled September 2026.
Step 1 — Stop the next charge
- On iPhone or iPad: Settings → tap your name → Subscriptions.
- Select Classic Camera by Hipstamatic → Cancel Subscription.
- Check that it now says Expires and not Renews. If it still says Renews, it is not canceled.
Deleting the app does not cancel the subscription. This is the single most common reason people keep getting charged.
Step 2 — Ask Apple for the charge back
Answer these and you'll get the exact wording to paste into Apple's form. Nothing is sent anywhere — it's generated in your browser.
You're not the only one
Recent 1–2★ reviews of Classic Camera by Hipstamatic on the App Store, about billing:
Starting today, I get an error saying “Image did not render and cannot be saved” whenever I try to take a photo. I’ve had Hipstamatic (now “Classic Camera”) on my phone for over ten years now, but lately I’ve noticed a lot more bugs and crashes—and now it can’t even save a photo, which is a huge problem for a *camera app*. I don’t know if this is Hipstamatic’s way of trying to push its longtime users over to the subs…
Used to be one of my go to photo editing apps, now I just want my money back. Can’t even remember how much money I’ve spent buying all kinds of lenses and films and flashlights over the years. Fast forward to today, maybe 15 out of 80 cameras, 20 out of 70 films, 7 out of 20 flashlights are showing as available, and the rest are shown as to be downloaded; yet when I click on them, the app asks me to sign in for a…
I had to pay $2.99 just to try this app and when I downloaded it it doesn’t work as expected. I made me decision based on the examples posted for this app (in the app store), but what I got it nothing like these examples. I’m disappointed and deleted it within 20 minutes of purchasing it. I would greatly appreciate a refund. Thank you.
Find every subscription that's still charging you
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Questions
Can I get a refund after I already canceled Classic Camera by Hipstamatic?
Yes. Canceling stops future renewals but does not refund a charge that already went through. You request that separately at reportaproblem.apple.com, and "I was charged after I canceled the subscription" is the reason to select.
How long do I have to ask for a refund?
Apple generally expects refund requests within 90 days of the charge. Ask as soon as you notice it — requests on recent charges are approved more often.
Apple declined my request. Is that the end?
No. A first decline is common and is often automated. You can submit the request again with more specific facts and ask for review by a senior advisor. If it is declined again, you can dispute the charge with your card issuer.
Will I lose access to Classic Camera by Hipstamatic if I cancel?
You keep access until the end of the period you already paid for. Canceling only stops the next renewal.