Comparison

ComicShot vs GlitchCam

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

Head to head
About

ComicShot

Transform your photos and videos into comic book style with this creative camera and editing tool. Capture new moments or enhance existing images from your album with fun, cartoon-like effects.

Highlights
  • Comic effect camera
  • Photo capture with comic effects
  • Video recording with comic effects
  • Edit photos from album
  • Funny cartoon-like effects
Features
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[ComicShot - Comic effect camera] ComicShot is a Comic effect camera. You can use it to capture photo or record video with a Comic effect. You can also use it to edit photo from album. It is very funny, try it. ComicShot Pro Subscriptions: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. 1-month subscription: $4.99 ComicShot Terms of Use: https://medium.com/@coolshotstudio/terms-of-use-a54dd910784a ComicShot Privacy: https://medium.com/@coolshotstudio/privacy-policy-831c4a5b2ed7"

About

GlitchCam

Transform your videos into unique works of art with a vast collection of psychedelic, glitch, and VHS filters. Apply effects in real-time while recording or editing to create nostalgic home movies and eye-catching vlogs. Export in full HD and share your creations instantly.

Highlights
  • 100+ Glitch, VHS, and Psychedelic Filters
  • Real-time effect application
  • Retro VHS Camcorder simulation
  • Zoom lens functionality
  • Full HD 1080p export
  • Direct sharing to social media
Features
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100+ Psychedelic, Glitch & VHS Filters to highlight your video. With GlitchCam, you can distort plain video recording to video art easily. Download it to ignite your creativity. Enjoy your own vlog creation and amaze friends! ● Real time effects Just one tap to apply filters or effects while taking snaps. Slide to choose multi effects. Even offer photo camera to capture very moment during the recording. ● Glitch video effects - Retro VHS, Chrome, Shadow, RGB - VCR, Old TV, Noise, Monitor, glitter - HeartBeat, Soul, Vibrate, Xray, Neon - Noise, Mirror, Wave, Droste, Negative - Pixel, Cyber, Moire, Psychedelic - More digital glitches and trippy effects... ● Retro VHS Camcorder 80s & 90s Retro mania sweeps fashion world again. Videos were rough and frame-skipped, but in its unique vintage fashion. With GlitchCam, you can make home movies that look like nostalgic videotapes which has been stored for at least 30 years. ● Other Features - No signup or account needed, just open to start creating - Zoom lens to hype up those truly funny, embarrassing moments! - Selfie Mode - Export full HD videos in 1080p - Share it with your friends on Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, Tumblr etc. - Simple design and easy to use GlitchCam Pro Subscription --------------------------- GlitchCam offers a subscription option: $7.99/year. You can try free trial with all features available. GlitchCam subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and it will be charged through your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period on the $7.99/year basis. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. -Terms of Use https://inshot.cc/terms/terms.pdf -Privacy Policy https://inshot.cc/terms/privacy.pdf Feel free to contact us: collageteam.feedback@gmail.com Your problems or suggestions are always welcomed!

Screenshots

ComicShot4 screens
GlitchCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GlitchCam at 66% against ComicShot's 0%. GlitchCam also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 45). ComicShot's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. ComicShot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and GlitchCam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GlitchCam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlitchCam has 1.5K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ComicShot's written reviews are positive against 66% of GlitchCam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ComicShot ships an update every 5 days, GlitchCam every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ComicShot versus GlitchCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComicShotGlitchCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (45 ratings)4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings451.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better11
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer鹏程 熊SHANTANU PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

ComicShot

All ratings44 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative31.8%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

GlitchCam

All ratings1,501 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral9.6%
Negative24.1%

Bugs and requests

ComicShot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GlitchCam

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Video saving issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • Inability to access photo library

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add search bar to choose songs
  • Allow adding text to videos
  • Improve ability to control glitch effects
  • Offer one-time purchase option instead of subscription

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ComicShot

Subscriptions1
  • ComicShot PRO3 Days trial$4.991 Month
1 purchases

GlitchCam

Subscriptions1
  • GlitchCam - Video Effects7 Days trial$7.991 Year

Questions

Is ComicShot free?
ComicShot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GlitchCam free?
GlitchCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ComicShot or GlitchCam?
GlitchCam is rated higher. ComicShot averages 3.5 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while GlitchCam averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do ComicShot or GlitchCam have ads?
Neither ComicShot nor GlitchCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ComicShot or GlitchCam?
ComicShot ships an update every 5 days, and GlitchCam every 6 weeks. Most recently, ComicShot was updated on November 4, 2026 and GlitchCam on November 6, 2026.

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