Comparison

KinoGlitch vs Shapical X

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

Head to head
About

KinoGlitch

Create dynamic 3D videos and images with glitch effects. Apply numerous grid presets and adjust object transparency, blending, and movement. Enhance your creations with over 50 controllable effects.

Highlights
  • 3D object creation for videos and images
  • 200+ grid presets
  • Adjustable grid divisions and intensity
  • Object transparency and blending controls
  • Record 3D object movement
  • 50+ controllable video effects
Features
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Turn your photos, videos and live camera into glitch art, moving 3D sculptures and visuals that react to sound. KinoGlitch is a creative playground for images in motion. Break a portrait into glowing particles, bend a scene through glass, stretch movement with slit-scan effects or build a look with layers, masks and text transformed by effects. Start with a preset, then shape it into something of your own. TURN IMAGES INTO 3D ART Transform photos and videos into sculptural meshes with 180+ grid and shape presets. Control depth, density, lighting and glow, then explore your scene from different angles. Add textures and backgrounds to develop your composition. CREATE WITH PARTICLES Rebuild your image with dots, rings, sparks, squares, diamonds or ASCII characters. Adjust particle size, depth and glow to move between delicate point clouds and bold digital textures. LET SOUND DRIVE THE LOOK Make meshes and particles respond to your video's audio or the microphone. In the Effects editor, let audio drive individual effect parameters, or draw custom curves to control how they change over time. EXPLORE 250+ EFFECTS AND OVERLAYS Experiment with RGB separation, pixel sorting, slit scan, glass refraction, mirrors, tunnels, waves, halftones and more. Combine distortion with 190+ color looks, including Neon, Cyber, Tokyo, Pale and Tint. BUILD YOUR EFFECTS IN LAYERS Choose when effects appear with a dedicated video timeline. Combine two effect tracks over your base look, apply shape masks and add text. Place words before an effect to distort them with the image, or keep them on top for a clean title. SEE IT THROUGH YOUR CAMERA Preview and record 3D mesh, particle and glitch effects as you shoot. Experiment with movement, light and sound in real time. SET YOUR ART IN MOTION Animate your 3D scene around different axes and record a full rotation. Save images and videos for music visuals, experimental films, digital artwork and social posts. KinoGlitch works on iPhone and iPad. Start creating for free with limited saves. KinoGlitch PRO unlocks unlimited saves, with subscription and one-time purchase options. Find inspiration on Instagram: @kinoglitch Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Shapical X

This advanced photo editor allows you to add stunning graphics and artistic effects to your images. Transform your ideas into brilliant masterpieces with intuitive tools and a vast library of free photos.

Highlights
  • Layer-based editing
  • Six artistic object fill types
  • Split color distortion and pixelization effects
  • Classic color adjustments including Curves
  • Integrated Unsplash photo library
  • Drag & Drop editing support
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Shapical X is an advanced yet easy to use photo editor that lets you add stunning graphics to photos and create brilliant and engaging artistic masterpieces. Shapical X allows you to turn the ideas in your head into amazing artworks right from your iPhone, without the price tag of complicated software and having to spend time mastering to use it. Unleash your creativity and start creating extraordinary images. Layers • Keep track of every object they add to the project. • Quickly access and change settings of object effects. • Edit layer masks or remove objects completely. • Support Drag & Drop editing. Object Fills • Try all of the six types of carefully curated artistic effects: Color, Neon, Noise, Mirror, Gradient, Gradient X. • Gradient X is the state-of-the-art tool with complex dynamic gradients. Effects & Adjustments • Enhance your artworks with split color distortion, pixelization, and many other amazing effects, • Apply classic color adjustment tools, including Curves. Unsplash Photo Library • Shapical X comes with unlimited access to the rich collection of free beautiful high-resolution photos.

Screenshots

KinoGlitch4 screens
Shapical X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KinoGlitch at 4.7 against Shapical X's 3.3. KinoGlitch also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 52%) and ratings volume (98 vs 12). Shapical X's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. KinoGlitch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Shapical X sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KinoGlitch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KinoGlitch has 98 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of KinoGlitch's written reviews are positive against 52% of Shapical X's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KinoGlitch ships an update every 5 weeks, Shapical X fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
KinoGlitch versus Shapical X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKinoGlitchShapical X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (98 ratings) — better3.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews — better52.0% of reviews
Number of ratings98 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size230 MB83 MB
Age rating4+12+
DevelopertalonsodevVasiliy Kaliteevskiy

Customer experience

KinoGlitch

All ratings98 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative12.5%

Shapical X

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive52.0%
Neutral24.0%
Negative24.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

KinoGlitch

Subscriptions2
  • KinoGlitch PRO3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • KinoGlitch PRO$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • KinoGlitch PRO$7.99
10 purchases

Shapical X

One-time10
  • Color brushFree
  • Custom graphics$0.99
  • Extra slots$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Save in Full HD$0.99
  • Unlock everything GREK$0.99
  • Unlock everything KOMISSAR$0.99
  • Unlock everything RAIN$0.99
  • Smudge modes$1.99
  • Gradient X$2.99
  • Unlock everything$5.99

Questions

Is KinoGlitch free?
KinoGlitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shapical X free?
Shapical X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KinoGlitch or Shapical X?
KinoGlitch is rated higher. KinoGlitch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Shapical X averages 3.3 from 12 ratings.
Do KinoGlitch or Shapical X have ads?
Neither KinoGlitch nor Shapical X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KinoGlitch or Shapical X?
KinoGlitch ships an update every 5 weeks, and Shapical X fortnightly. Most recently, KinoGlitch was updated on November 6, 2026 and Shapical X on November 2, 2026.

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