# Slit vs Nception

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Slit at none against Nception's 1. Slit also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 16.6). Nception's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (63% vs 45%). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nception sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Slit asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nception holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nception has 424 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Slit's written reviews are positive against 63% of Nception's.

Slit ships an update every 3 weeks, Nception monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slit | Nception |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slit-scan-maker/id1068434858/reviews) | **[4.5 (424 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nception-video-fx-and-luts/id1415367825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **424** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **63.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Denis Frolov](https://appshunter.io/developer/869876896) | [Hugekids AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/373198657) |

## What reviewers say

### Slit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slit-scan-maker/id1068434858)

Create unique slit-scan photos and videos with various modes for distortion and surreal effects. Capture self-portraits with a timer and share your creations with friends. Optimized for modern devices for higher resolutions and frame rates.

**Highlights:** Slit-scan photo creation, Moving Slit Mode for distortion, Still Slit Mode for surreal photos, 5-second timer for self-portraits, High resolution and FPS options, Share creations with friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nception

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nception-video-fx-and-luts/id1415367825)

Create surreal videos and captivating stills with reality distortion effects and cinematic color grading. Apply these effects live while recording or to existing media. Perfect for social media, this app offers easy-to-use tools for stunning visual content.

**Highlights:** Live camera preview for video effects, Reality distortion effects, Cinematic color grading LUTs, Mirror reflection transformations, Photo mode for still images, Social media format options, Import and edit existing media

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all effects and looks. | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Powerful and versatile effects
- 🌟 Excellent video quality
- 👍 Great for creative visuals
- 💡 Unique and mind-bending features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Locked features requiring additional payment
- 🔍 Limited import options (only from camera roll)
- 🔄 Lack of customization and control over effects
- 🔇 No audio support for exported videos

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after recording videos
- Exported videos not saving to camera roll
- Issues with effects after OS updates
- Laggy performance on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support
- Implement more advanced editing tools
- Allow importing photos from all albums
- Provide option to adjust strength/angle of effects
- Add audio support for exported videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slit free?

Slit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nception free?

Nception is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Slit or Nception?

Nception is rated higher. Slit averages 4.3 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Nception averages 4.5 from 424 ratings.

### Do Slit or Nception have ads?

Neither Slit nor Nception shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slit or Nception?

Slit ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nception monthly. Most recently, Slit was updated on November 2, 2026 and Nception on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*