Comparison

Splode Lab Ex vs ArtsBreak

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

Head to head
About

Splode Lab Ex

Create dynamic visual effects with this real-time VFX tool. Draw with fire, tap explosions, or design stunning visual displays. Share your creations as videos or use them in other projects.

Highlights
  • Real-time visual effects creation
  • Draw with fire and tap explosions
  • Create mind-blowing visual displays
  • Share as video for social media
  • Simple title graphics editor
  • Export video loops for VJ software
Features
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Create dynamic visual effects with Splode Lab. Tons of control, tons of options, tons of fun. Draw with fire, tap explosions, or create mind blowing visual displays. Put your headphones on and make some Splode! Splode Lab Ex is a realtime visual effects (VFX) creation tool giving you the power to create mind warping videos you can share with your friends. Great for casting to a TV during dj parties or just exploring your creative side. Fx you create in the editor can be shared as a video on social media or used in your own creations. There is even a simple title graphics editor so you can add text over your explosion or fireworks vfx. Export video loops and drop them into your favourite VJ software. Splode Lab Ex has lots of powerful editor features and many options. Follow us on social media for tutorial videos and inspirational examples to help you get the most out of the experience. If you have any questions, or problems please contact us, we want you to have the best time possible: support@sixfootgames.com Imagine, Create, Share

About

ArtsBreak

Create mesmerizing glitch effects, animated photos, and trippy videos. This app offers advanced retro tools, NFT creation capabilities, and a wide range of editing options to transform your images into unique digital art. Stand out with dynamic animations and stunning collage art.

Highlights
  • Glitch effects
  • Animated photos
  • NFT creation tool
  • Double exposure
  • Collage art
  • Custom filters
  • VHS effects
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Express yourself and create mesmerising glitch effects, animated photos, and trippy videos that will leave your friends in awe. ArtsBreak is not just a basic photo editing app, it's a tool for mastering the art of glitch. ArtsBreak also offers a powerful NFT tool, allowing you to create unique, one-of-a-kind digital art, perfect for album cover art, motion photos, or any creative project you have in mind. Stand out from the crowd with our advanced and retro tools, including glitch effects, photo animation, blending modes, filters, tonal adjustments, film and shapes. Create many digital arts effects using one or two images simultaneously. Glitches, VHS, dispersion, 3D stereo are just few of many more. You'll be amazed by the endless customisable creative possibilities packed into this inspiring photo editing app. Don't settle for ordinary photo editing apps, upgrade to ArtsBreak and unleash your creativity! No account, no Ads. JUST ARTSBREAK A wide range of glitch and art effects to take your photos to the next level: - Easily disperse your images with various shapes. - Experiment with a variety of artistic glitches that will turn any image to a fascinating artwork. - Fine-tune your creations using the eraser and mask tools. - Get creative with the Russian Dolls feature by moving and rotating the image for a trippy visual effect. - Create a mosaic effect using up to 8 images for a truly unique final result. Bring your images to life with dynamic animation effects: - Transform static images into engaging videos with a variety of Fx animation options. - Give your photos a cutting-edge look by stacking different motion effects and shapes to create a visually stunning video glitch. Design stunning collage art with Art Blend and double exposure: - Create beautiful and intricate double exposure with adjustable blending overlay filters.  - Mix images to achieve impressive and detailed collage art effect. Enhance your images with a wide range of editing tools: - Adjust: tonality, vignette, noise, blur, sharpness, intensity, color, shades, and more. - Tune the perspective, zoom in or out, and change the background color of your image. - Experiment with the star tool to add a unique effect and move the image to your desired position. Create Custom Filters and Presets: - Easily create and save your own image tonality settings and apply them to other images to achieve a cohesive look. Frames and Patterns: - Add a frame to your photo to create an aesthetic effect and enhance it by applying a pattern to the frame or background. Versatile Functionality: - Experiment with color to create different ambiances. - Learn how to use the features with easy-to-follow tutorials. - Compare your image to the original at any time. - Export in PNG or JPG format for different needs. - Save and share any edited or blended image and continue editing. - Replace any uploaded image and continue editing. - Undo and Redo your changes. - Access the help menu for assistance. Found a bug? Have a question or suggestion? Contact us: support.artsbreak@lyss-consulting.com Privacy policy : https://www.artsbreak.com/appprivacy Terms of use : https://www.artsbreak.com/appterms Follow us on Instagram. Tag @artsbreak_app so we can repost. UNLIMITED ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchase within ArtsBreak. Alternatively a one time purchase plan is available (this is not a subscription). You will be charged from your iTunes account once you confirm the purchase.  If a free trial is offered, your subscription will automatically start after it unless it is cancelled 24 hours before the end of the trial period.  The recurring payment is automatically charged to your iTunes account.  To stop service, go to your account Settings and turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of your billing period.

Screenshots

Splode Lab Ex2 screens
ArtsBreak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Splode Lab Ex at none against ArtsBreak's shown. Splode Lab Ex also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 74%) and ratings volume (447 vs 94). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Splode Lab Ex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ArtsBreak sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Splode Lab Ex against 4.7 for ArtsBreak. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 447 and 94 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Splode Lab Ex's written reviews are positive against 74% of ArtsBreak's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splode Lab Ex ships an update every 3 weeks, ArtsBreak fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Splode Lab Ex versus ArtsBreak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplode Lab ExArtsBreak
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (447 ratings)4.7 (94 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better73.7% of reviews
Number of ratings447 — better94
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size232 MB94 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRobert BlackadderLYSS Consulting AB

Customer experience

Splode Lab Ex

All ratings442 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

ArtsBreak

All ratings87 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral10.5%
Negative15.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Splode Lab Ex

One-time1
  • Texture Pack 01$0.99
5 purchases

ArtsBreak

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly unlimited access$5.991 Month
  • Yearly unlimited access3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time3
  • Pack Thales$34.99
  • Pack Pythagoras$39.99
  • Full Pack$69.99

Questions

Is Splode Lab Ex free?
Splode Lab Ex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ArtsBreak free?
ArtsBreak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Splode Lab Ex or ArtsBreak?
ArtsBreak is rated higher. Splode Lab Ex averages 4.6 out of 5 from 447 ratings, while ArtsBreak averages 4.7 from 94 ratings.
Do Splode Lab Ex or ArtsBreak have ads?
ArtsBreak shows ads; Splode Lab Ex does not.
Which is updated more often, Splode Lab Ex or ArtsBreak?
Splode Lab Ex ships an update every 3 weeks, and ArtsBreak fortnightly. Most recently, Splode Lab Ex was updated on October 24, 2026 and ArtsBreak on October 20, 2026.

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