Comparison

Threedi vs Image Shift

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Threedi

Add realistic 3D text to your photos with a variety of templates and customization options. Easily manipulate text and lighting in 3D space to create unique visual effects for social media sharing.

Highlights
  • 10 3D text templates
  • Free rotation of text and characters in 3D
  • Four light types with adjustable direction and distance
  • Photo reflection in typography
  • Coloring for individual characters and faces
  • Masking and exposure controls
Features
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Back in 2026. Add real 3D text to your photos. Not a sticker — actual depth, light, and perspective. - 3D templates to start in seconds - Rotate as a whole, or letter by letter - 4 lights (Omni, Spot, Directional, Ambient) + backlight - Live light direction and distance - Photo reflection on the text - Real depth and perspective - Color each face. each letter. - Mask text behind a subject, or blend it into the photo No ads. No subscription. No data collected. Make titles for Instagram, Reels, YouTube thumbnails, and posters that sit in the scene. Made by a human.

About

Image Shift

Transform your photos into unique glitch art with a variety of pixel manipulation effects. Easily create chaotic distortions, wave-like patterns, and mosaic styles with adjustable settings and real-time previews.

Highlights
  • Random Row/Column Shift
  • Pixel Sort
  • Block Shuffle
  • Diagonal Shift
  • Mirror Effects
  • Adjustable segments
  • Real-time preview
Features
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Image Shift lets you create unique glitch art and pixel manipulation effects on your photos. FEATURES Random Row/Column Shift - Randomize segments for chaotic glitch effects Row Shift - Slice your image horizontally and shift segments Column Shift - Slice vertically for a different look Alternating Row/Column Shift - Create wave-like distortion patterns Pixel Sort - Sort pixels by brightness or saturation for that classic glitch aesthetic Block Shuffle - Randomly rearrange image blocks for mosaic-style distortion Block Zoom - Zoom into grid sections for a fragmented, magnified look Diagonal Shift - Shift pixels along diagonal lines with customizable angles Mirror Effects - Vertical, horizontal, and quadrant mirroring with flip options Adjustable segments (1-200) for fine or dramatic effects Customizable shift percentage and oscillation settings Real-time preview as you adjust parameters Customize which effects appear and their order Dark mode support Save processed images directly to your photo library Perfect for creating unique social media content, album artwork, or just having fun with your photos.

Screenshots

Threedi4 screens
Image Shift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Threedi at Free against Image Shift's $2.99. Threedi also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 2). Image Shift's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Threedi is free to download; Image Shift costs $2.99 up front. Threedi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Image Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Image Shift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threedi has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Threedi ships an update every 4 weeks, Image Shift every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Threedi versus Image Shift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreediImage Shift
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating3.9 (20 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeongun KimBenji Friedman

Customer experience

Threedi

All ratings20 ratings
Positive65.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative16.7%

Image Shift

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Threedi

One-time1
  • Threedi Unlock$4.99
None

Image Shift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Threedi free?
Threedi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Image Shift free?
Image Shift costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Threedi or Image Shift?
Image Shift is rated higher. Threedi averages 3.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Image Shift averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Threedi or Image Shift have ads?
Neither Threedi nor Image Shift shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Threedi or Image Shift?
Threedi ships an update every 4 weeks, and Image Shift every 2 days. Most recently, Threedi was updated on November 6, 2026 and Image Shift on November 5, 2026.

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