# Glass Tilt Shift — The First True TILT SHIFT app!

> Simulates a true tilt-shift lens effect with advanced algorithms for artistic image manipulation. (iPhone/iPad app by James Grote.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glass-tilt-shift/id1188448159 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [James Grote](https://appshunter.io/developer/338517204)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 116 App Store ratings · 23 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.4 · 99 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glass-tilt-shift/id1188448159/reviews.md

## What is Glass Tilt Shift?

Say hello to Glass, the first true TILT SHIFT app. Glass doesn't just blur the edges but uses a complex algorithm to accurately simulate a real glass lens. You have to try for yourself and experience true TILT SHIFT.

HOW TO USE (it's so easy!)
- One Finger TILT
- Two Finger SHIFT

That's it!

Glass Tilt Shift really captures the mood and emotion of shots with the lens tilting bokeh effect.
While it is typically used to make images look "tiny", Glass goes so much further - really warping and stretching the focal area like a real lens.

Experience true TILT SHIFT now!

FEATURES
- True TILT SHIFT lens effect
- Simple to use, expert results
- Tons of presets
- Natural light leaks built in

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## Key features

- True tilt-shift lens effect simulation
- Complex algorithm for realistic lens simulation
- One-finger tilt control
- Two-finger shift control
- Natural light leak effects
- Multiple presets

## Recent user reviews (10 of 23)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glass-tilt-shift/id1188448159/reviews.md

### 5/5 — J’aime

*2025-07-01*

Cool 👍🏼

### 2/5 — Doesn’t replace Tilt shift lens

*2025-06-24*

It does a couple of tricks but it is not a true tilt / shift replacement .

**Developer response:** Thanks for checking out my app! Is there anything specific you would recommend to make it better? My inspiration for this app is the Petzval lens with its notable curved bokeh.

### 4/5 — Cool but hungry

*2018-07-05*

Really cool app, but the battery even on iPhone 8 goes down very quickly! Heavy load needs optimization. Anyway, functionality is very fantastic.

### 4/5 — Very nice

*2018-03-10*

I lost my favorite tilt shift app to a developer who didn’t want to keep updating it. So, I found this one and it is good. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because you cannot change the parameters of the effect. You only get a straight line of focus on the photo that you can adjust as far as width goes. It would be nice if you would allow for other area shapes like ovals and circles. I find that to be very helpful in producing this desired effect. The other app was a bit better for this effect, but this one is the best since that app. 

If you could add that ability I will give it 5 stars.

### 5/5 — Best Tilt Shift App

*2017-11-26*

No idea why anyone is negging this. First rate app at fair price. Easy game.

### 2/5 — Works, but missing import

*2017-09-03*

Quite disappointed that I can't choose this app from the share sheet in e.g. Photos app.

There are other sources of photos than the default import view.

Also, there's no way to preview a photo full screen with zoom without saving it?

**Developer response:** Thank you for the feedback - we're always looking for ways to improve our apps.

### 5/5 — Great... once you get to know it.

*2017-08-07*

The good: Really quite excellent photographic tilt shift or blur vignette effects. Pops highlights well, and the bokeh are very nicely detailed. Chromatic abberation, option to add grain. Really good stuff. Quite often even desktop applications don't all of this well.

The bad: The controls/UI are not terribly intuitive. You won't really know you can move the focal point until you try it. The glow (really should be a secondary effect) is controlled by the slider, which is all you try initially. The different modes along the bottom are not indicated in any helpful way. You really have to play around with this for a bit to get a handle on what it can do.

But if you put in a little time, it really is powerful, offering quite good quality. Very organic looking.

### 1/5 — 🚨

*2017-08-02*

The second app I bought from you guys today and what got was the same result..  it Crashes... Please fix iPad 4

**Developer response:** We're looking into issues with the iPad 4.

### 2/5 — not impressed

*2017-05-30*

have other brain fever apps that i like. can't say the same for this one. too finicky and the effects are not natural. wish i saved my money.

### 1/5 — Crashes iPhone 5

*2017-05-16*

This does not work right.

## Frequently asked questions about Glass Tilt Shift

### What does the Glass Tilt Shift app do?

Glass Tilt Shift simulates the effect of a real glass tilt-shift lens on your photos. It uses a complex algorithm to accurately mimic the lens's behavior, creating artistic distortions and a unique bokeh effect that can make images appear miniature or capture specific moods.

### How do I use the tilt and shift features?

Using the app is designed to be simple. You control the tilt effect with a single finger and the shift effect with two fingers. This intuitive control allows for expert results with minimal effort.

### Is this app free to download and use?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase for full functionality.

### What makes this tilt-shift app different from others?

This app claims to be the first true tilt-shift app, utilizing a complex algorithm to accurately simulate a real glass lens rather than just applying a blur. It aims to warp and stretch the focal area authentically, capturing the mood and emotion of shots with its tilting bokeh effect.

### What kind of artistic effects can I achieve with this app?

You can achieve a realistic tilt-shift lens effect, often used to make images look like miniatures. The app also goes further by warping and stretching the focal area, creating unique visual distortions and capturing specific moods and emotions within your photographs. It also includes natural light leak effects.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2022-11-02

Improved launch time. Increased text size on some tiny buttons. Easier to use!
I read every review and love getting feedback and suggestions! Thank you!

### 1.7 — 2019-11-12

Updated to save without compression for highest image quality.
I read every review and love getting feedback and suggestions! Thank you!

### 1.6 — 2019-03-14

Fixed issue with saving EXIF data.

I read every review and love getting feedback and suggestions! Thank you!

### 1.5 — 2018-05-20

Improved iPad experience. Larger image preview makes it easier to work on your creation.
I read every review and love getting feedback and suggestions! Thank you!

### 1.4 — 2018-02-05

Updated for iPhoneX. Experience Glass Tilt Shift using the full screen on the iPhoneX.
Fix for reduced photo output size. Now saves at full resolution.

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