# Sparkle,shimmer & Glow Photos — Bling effect - Glitter & spark

> Applies sparkle and glitter effects to photos and videos. (iPhone/iPad app by Best Butter LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkleshimmer-and-glow-photos/id1441951780 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Best Butter LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1301984077)
- Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 1,157 App Store ratings · 256 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 33 MB
- Languages: French (France), German (Germany), American English, Arabic, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Korean, Danish, European Spanish and 17 more
- Released: 2019-09-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkleshimmer-and-glow-photos/id1441951780/reviews.md

## What is Sparkle,shimmer & Glow Photos?

Add beautiful sparkle and glitter effects to your photos and videos, and transform your ordinary pictures into shinning, and unique photos that will make you shine like a star.

•	Upload your pictures directly from your gallery, and apply them glitter effects to give a new look to those old photos.
•	Take pictures and selfies, and apply beautiful light effects to your reflective objects.
•	Record videos, add or remove sound, and apply glitter effects that will shine in real time.
•	Change shape, size, and color to your photo’s glitter effect.
•	Apply any of the in-app filters to your photos and videos, and make the glitter effects more outstanding. 
•	Add amazing glitter effects wherever you want in your photo or video with our paintbrush tool.
•	Not enough shine? Turn on the in-app flash light and make things reflects even more.
•	Resize your photos before sharing, to make them fit in any social network.
Photos are ideal to make you shine; we have the tools to make those photos much brighter.

Sparkle Subscription options:


1. Title of publication or service: Sparkle
2. Length of subscription & Price of subscription, and price per unit if appropriate:
- Weekly (First 3 day free trial) 
3. Price of subscription: 
- 3 day free trial then $2.99 per week
- 3 day free trial then $9.99 per month
- 3 day free trial then $29.99 per year
4. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 

5. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can turn of the auto-renew subscription from iPhone setting

6. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal
7. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase.


8. Privacy Policy: 
https://bestbutterllc.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/ 
9. Terms of use:
https://bestbutterllc.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/

10. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication where applicable 
11. Sparkle adds premium features above and are available through an auto-renewing subscription. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription, and you can cancel anytime a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscription, either by viewing your account in iTunes from your Mac or PC, or Account Settings on your device after purchase.

## Key features

- Add sparkle and glitter effects
- Apply effects to photos and videos
- Real-time video effects
- Customize effect shape, size, and color
- In-app filters
- Paintbrush tool for precise placement
- Resize photos for social media

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Special Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Sparkle,shimmer & Glow Photos?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 💡 Option to move sparkle
- 👍 Sparkle effects
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Adds life to photos
- 👍 Beautiful results

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inability to erase/control sparkle placement
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Subscription/paywall issues
- 🐛 Confusing UI and lack of instructions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing
- Inability to save edited photos
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Sparkles covering faces/eyes

**Most requested features**

- Ability to control sparkle placement and amount
- More customization options
- Improved eraser tool
- Animated sparkle effects

## Recent user reviews (10 of 256)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sparkleshimmer-and-glow-photos/id1441951780/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Price

*2026-06-08, version 7.7*

Should be free

### 5/5 — Rose

*2026-03-27, version 7.7*

Perfect

### 5/5 — Nice

*2026-02-09, version 7.7*

It works thank u. Good video for my Super Bowl get together!

### 4/5 — Atualiza

*2025-12-06*

Top

### 5/5 — Toll

*2025-12-05*

Toll

### 1/5 — Didn’t change the photos

*2025-10-28, version 7.7*

Didn’t do anything

### 4/5 — Option to Move the Sparkle

*2025-08-06, version 7.7*

It is a great app, but should allow us to input where we want the glitter or sparks were we want to.

### 5/5 — Sparkle

*2025-06-23, version 7.7*

Love this app use it for work pictures all the time

### 5/5 — Jhonni

*2025-06-13, version 7.7*

This app is amazing

### 3/5 — Good but confusing

*2025-06-12, version 7.7*

I like the sparkles and I like that you get to add them where you want, but I am having a hard time figuring out how to erase the ones I don’t.

## Frequently asked questions about Sparkle,shimmer & Glow Photos

### What does Sparkle,shimmer & Glow Photos do?

This app allows you to add beautiful sparkle and glitter effects to your photos and videos. You can transform ordinary pictures into shining, unique content that stands out. It offers tools to make your images brighter and more eye-catching.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include applying glitter effects to uploaded photos or new pictures, real-time glitter effects for videos, customizable effect shapes, sizes, and colors, in-app filters, a paintbrush tool for precise effect placement, and resizing options for social media sharing.

### How much does Sparkle,shimmer & Glow Photos cost?

The app offers a subscription model with a 3-day free trial. Subscription options include weekly ($2.99), monthly ($9.99), and yearly ($29.99) plans. Payment is handled through your iTunes account, and subscriptions automatically renew unless turned off.

### Is this app compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, the app's subscription management is described as being accessible through iPhone settings and iTunes Account Settings on Mac or PC. This suggests it is likely available for iOS devices.

### What are common use cases for this app?

Common use cases include enhancing selfies and portraits with a glamorous shine, making holiday or party photos more festive, adding a unique visual flair to short video clips, and creating eye-catching content for social media platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.8 — 2026-06-17

Minor Bug Fixes

### 7.7 — 2022-07-20

- Bug Fixes

### 7.6 — 2022-05-10

- Minor Bug Fixes

### 7.5 — 2022-02-16

Small Bugs Fixes

### 7.4 — 2021-12-01

Small Bugs Fixes

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