# Sparkle Cam — Kirakira Glitter to Pics Video

> Applies real-time lens flares and glitter effects to photos and videos. (iPhone/iPad app by Tomohiko Sugimoto.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-cam/id1321448681 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tomohiko Sugimoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092797285)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 457 App Store ratings · 47 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 19 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Japanese, European Spanish
- Released: 2017-12-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-cam/id1321448681/reviews.md

## What is Sparkle Cam?

Sparkle Cam adds sparkling lens flares in your camera in realtime. And you can also add glitter objects to your photos and videos in your photo album.

You can take photos and videos with several kinds of stars which shine and sparkle everything.
And, you can choose not only star shaped, but also snow, flower, tree and so on.

In addition, you can add/remove objects where you want manually.

Features:
- Add a lot of sparkling lens flares in your camera.
- Take photo and video with these sparkling lens flares.
- Several kinds of shape you can choose.
- Select sizes of sparking lens flares.
- Select colors of sparking lens flares.
- You can load photos or videos from your photo album with right bottom button. And you can save them after added stars.
- You can save photo as 3 seconds mini video.
- Zoom in and out with pinch gesture or swipe the zoom button.
- Turn on flash.
- Switch front and back camera.
- Swipe screen to change the speed of sparkling
- Switch high-resolution photo and standard photo with settings menu.
- Choose square aspect ratio for photos and videos.

Painting Tools:
- Using "brush" icon at the right side, you can add glitter objects where you want. Tracing screen with a finger, objects are added.
- Using "eraser" icon at the right side, you can remove glitter objects where you want. Tracing screen with a finger, objects are removed.  And, you can also mask screen then any glitter objects will not be generated on the mask.
- Using "Trash" icon, you can clear all objects and mask.

Free Access:
- Using realtime camera only.
- 3 shapes.
- All sizes.
- All colors.

Unlimited Access (with In-App charge):
- Using photos and videos from the photo album in addition to realtime camera.
- All shapes.
- All sizes.
- All colors.

## Key features

- Real-time sparkling lens flares
- Add glitter objects to photos/videos
- Multiple shape options
- Adjustable size and color
- Load from photo album
- Save as mini video
- Manual object placement/removal

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Sparkle Cam?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ✨ Variety of sparkle shapes, sizes, and colors
- 🎥 High-quality video without degradation
- 📸 Real-time sparkle effects on camera
- ⚡ Simple and easy to use interface
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase option

**Cons**

- 💸 Paywall required to save photos/videos
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 📉 Video quality degradation after saving
- 🔧 Lack of user controls and customization
- 📱 Photos upload sideways/orientation issues
- ⚠️ Misleading free app with hidden costs
- 🔍 Tracking/data collection concerns
- ❌ Non-functional after updates

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cannot save edited photos from gallery
- App crashes during video processing
- Save functionality fails despite paid upgrade
- Video glitches and lags after saving
- App freezes when processing
- Photos load sideways/incorrect orientation
- Sparkle effect stops working after updates
- App crashes when editing videos
- Paid features don't work as advertised

**Most requested features**

- Ability to move and place sparkles manually
- Adjustable sparkle speed control
- Adjustable video length control
- More sparkle shape options in free version
- Apply effects to existing photos from camera roll
- Better help/tutorial documentation
- Animated sparkles instead of static ones
- Export to social media directly

## Recent user reviews (10 of 47)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkle-cam/id1321448681/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 騙された

*2022-11-10*

編集した写真も動画も保存したいなら課金してくださいスタイル

### 2/5 — Can’t save edited pictures

*2022-01-08, version 1.6.5*

Can only save pictures if using camera. However, after editing pictures from gallery using this app, can’t be saved.
Please fix again.
Thanks.

### 5/5 — So far so good

*2021-10-13*

I upgraded for $.99 and so far it’s pretty good

### 1/5 — Disappointed

*2021-07-08*

This won’t save pictures at all, paid for unlimited and still says to buy.

### 2/5 — What? Another tracking app!

*2021-04-25, version 1.6.5*

The app is sort of fun but the tracking has got to go.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your time!

*2021-03-02*

Doesn’t work. Uninstalling!

### 1/5 — Absolutely horrible

*2020-12-31*

No controls, no preferences, can’t adjust the length of the video, can’t adjust the speed of the movement, simply can’t be used, also can’t find a way to get a refund!!!

### 1/5 — Video glitches

*2020-10-05, version 1.6.5*

This app makes my videos glitch which ruins the whole effect!!!

### 2/5 — eh-

*2020-09-01, version 1.6.5*

it doesn't let me do it without paying 🤔

### 5/5 — Fix your app

*2020-08-24*

Here’s my 5 stars to make it works like everyone said. It still didn’t work. It froze while in processing mode. Fix it ASAP please

## Frequently asked questions about Sparkle Cam

### What does Sparkle Cam do?

Sparkle Cam allows you to add sparkling lens flares to your camera feed in real-time. You can also add various glitter objects to your existing photos and videos from your album. The app offers customization options for shapes, sizes, and colors of these effects.

### What are the key features of Sparkle Cam?

Key features include real-time lens flare effects, the ability to add glitter objects, a selection of shapes like stars, snow, and flowers, manual placement and removal of effects, and the option to save creations as photos or 3-second mini videos. You can also zoom, switch cameras, and adjust resolution.

### Is Sparkle Cam free to use?

The app offers free access for real-time camera use with a limited selection of 3 shapes, all sizes, and all colors. To unlock full features, including using photos and videos from your album and accessing all shapes, an in-app purchase for unlimited access is required.

### What devices is Sparkle Cam compatible with?

While specific device compatibility isn't detailed, the app is designed for mobile devices. It supports switching between front and back cameras and offers options for high-resolution or standard photo saving, suggesting it's built for modern smartphones and tablets.

### How can I use Sparkle Cam to enhance my photos?

You can use Sparkle Cam to add a magical touch to your photos by applying real-time lens flares or by importing photos from your album and adding glitter objects. The manual painting and erasing tools allow for precise placement of these effects, making your images stand out.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.5 — 2018-08-04

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Fixed bug in saving pictures added glitter objects in the photo album.

### 1.6.4 — 2018-07-28

- Change default settings.

### 1.6.3 — 2018-07-26

- Improve glitter quantity in the photo mode.

### 1.6.2 — 2018-04-13

- Bug fix.

### 1.6.1 — 2018-04-11

- You can use the limited access features by watching advertisements.
- Bug fix.

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