Comparison

Zocus vs Glitch FX

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

Head to head
About

Zocus

Wirelessly control the zoom and focus of your DSLR camera lens using two touchscreen sliders. This app connects via Bluetooth to a 3D printable rig, offering precise adjustments for filmmakers and photographers. It's also an accessible solution for users with limited hand dexterity.

Highlights
  • Wireless zoom and focus control
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Customizable rig attachments
  • Lens calibration and presets
  • Open-source design files
  • Wide rotation sweep (90 degrees)
Features
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Zocus gives you remote control of the Zoom and Focus of your DSLR Camera Lens. Move the two touchscreen sliders and control the Zoom or Focus of your Lens - wirelessly. The App works via Bluetooth to drive the 3D Printable Zocus Rig to control the Lens. Download the part files, code and guide at Zocus.co.uk The Rig was designed as part of a BBC Documentary about designers helping people with disabilities - in this case how to operate a Camera Lens with limited dexterity in your hands. However, the App and Rig has been popular with filmmakers and photographers alike. Customise it to suit your creative needs. Features include: - Wide Zoom/Focus sweep (90 degrees rotation). - High Torque. - Allows calibration and saves pre-set lenses. - Able to design your own lens attachments. - Open Source code, component files and instructions. This project was brought together by: * Jude Pullen - Concept & Zocus Rig design * Ross Atkin - Zocus Rig firmware * Akram Hussein - Zocus iOS App and Zocus.co.uk development

About

Glitch FX

Easily add unique glitch, VHS, and other aesthetic video effects to your footage. Create professional-looking, eye-catching videos for social media with a wide variety of customizable filters and effects.

Highlights
  • Glitch video effects
  • VHS filters
  • Light and Rainbow effects
  • Mirror video effects
  • Flash Back video effects
  • Zoom In video effects
  • Ghost and X-Ray video effects
Features
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GlitchFX is a powerful one-click glitch video FX effect editor with cool special glitch FX! You can take your video to the next level with our magic special glitch video FX editor! Let's see what our users say about our app: "Very cool glitch effects for social media videos that’s easy to use, affordable, and with a lot of variety. Very hard to find. Great app!" --- GilbertoDLV "Lovely app, the effects are many, varied and great" --- DragonSlayer! "this app is out of the water in so many ways: PROS 1) video effects i haven’t seen in any other glitch app, and trust me i have all of them 2) easy to use 3) I usually edit in other apps and then come to this app for the finishing touches and it does wonders!! definitely recommend. 4) i literally don’t even remember if i paid for this because if i did it was such an inconsequential price for all the glitch effects! But all in all, great app, definitely worth the download, not a whole lot of effects but there’s a numerous enough amount to be exciting and they’re all very good." --- iamgoingtodeatroyyoy "Best glitch app on the market" --- Confident824 "Great application for video editing" --- ramskayla Try our powerful vidoe editing app now! Your incredible, professional no watermark videos will stand out on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, WhatsApp status etc. GlitchFX is simple to use yet at the same time endlessly configurable. Effects and Filters combine to produce endless variations of your art. All Effects are organized into categories and span a wide array in and around the concept of glitch art. Download GlitchFX- Glitch Video VHS Cam and get 100+ glitch video FX and aethetic filters. OUTSTANDING VISUAL EFFECTS - Glitch, VHS, Light, Light Leaks, Rainbow and many more - Stunning live video filters - Aesthetic intro & outro visual effects - Stylish camera live effects - Trendy filters Just one touch you can add coolest glitch video FX to any video! Here are some of the uniquely crafted Glitch Video Fx that you can add to video: *Glitch & VHS Video FX: Turn your videos into masterpieces of digital art with our dozens of stunning glitch & VHS video FX! *Mirror Video FX: With mirror video FX, you can get a double-faced person! *Flash Back Video FX: With this cool video FX, the visual impact of your video would be massive! *Zoom In Video FX: You are able to zoom in for a closer look at what takes your interest by using zoom in video FX. *Ghost Video FX: Add the “Ghost” video FX to your videos to give your friends a start scare. *X-Ray Video FX: Add X-Ray video FX to your videos, you can “see” through anything in your videos! *And so much more! ========== *GLITCHFX PRO SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS* GlitchFX Pro offers the following auto-renewing subscription: Weekly: $2.99 with 3 days free trial Yearly: $49.99 with 3 days free trial These prices are for users in United States. Prices may vary depending on the country of residence and may be converted to the local currency. Payment for your GlitchFX Pro subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. If you purchase your subscription during the free trial period, any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited. GlitchFX privacy policy and terms: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ISPOAHbUwEIw4j78uJoGdDpPpX_thXBbIZ0Fuolcxc/ DOWNLOAD GlitchFX- Glitch Video VHS Cam and create your own coolest videos in just seconds! If you LIKE GlitchFX- Glitch Video VHS Cam, please leave a nice review on the store. SHARE YOUR VIDEOS(AND FEEDBACK) WITH US! * Instagram:@glitchfx_app

Screenshots

Zocus2 screens
Glitch FX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zocus at none against Glitch FX's 10. Zocus also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Glitch FX's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 50%). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Glitch FX sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Zocus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zocus ships an update every 3 days, Glitch FX every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Zocus versus Glitch FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZocusGlitch FX
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (211 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews71.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—211 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB140 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRoss Atkin宇 叶

Customer experience

Zocus

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Glitch FX

All ratings211 ratings
Positive83.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral12.0%
Negative16.9%

Bugs and requests

Zocus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Glitch FX

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when selecting effects
  • App crashes when adding music
  • App crashes during video export/rendering
  • Trim function fails frequently
  • Save function causes app crashes
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  • Restore purchase not working
  • Subscription access lost after reopening app
  • Video export quality is blurry
  • Interface not properly designed for iPhone 11
  • Swiping between effects causes crashes

Requested features

10 requests
  • More mirror, kaleidoscope, and distortion effects
  • Unlock all effects without payment
  • Remove watermark from paid versions
  • Increase video length limit beyond 15 seconds
  • HD export quality option
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  • Video quality selection settings
  • Music addition without crashes
  • Muting capability for videos
  • Custom watermark personalization
  • Better iPhone optimization

In-app purchases

None

Zocus

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Glitch FX

Subscriptions3
  • GlitchFX Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • GlitchFX Pro$4.997 Days
  • GlitchFX Pro3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time7
  • Glitch Series$0.99
  • Light Series$0.99
  • Mirror Series$0.99
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  • Glitch G Series$0.99
  • VHS series$1.99
  • GlitchFX Pro$9.99
  • Unlimited Access$99.99

Questions

Is Zocus free?
Zocus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Glitch FX free?
Glitch FX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Zocus or Glitch FX have ads?
Neither Zocus nor Glitch FX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zocus or Glitch FX?
Zocus ships an update every 3 days, and Glitch FX every 2 months. Most recently, Zocus was updated on November 2, 2026 and Glitch FX on November 2, 2026.

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