# KinoGlitch vs Filter Stack

KinoGlitch and Filter Stack both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of KinoGlitch's written reviews are positive against 64% of Filter Stack's. Filter Stack's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (304 vs 98). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KinoGlitch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Filter Stack sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for KinoGlitch against 4.7 for Filter Stack. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 304 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of KinoGlitch's written reviews are positive against 64% of Filter Stack's.

KinoGlitch ships an update every 6 weeks, Filter Stack fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KinoGlitch | Filter Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinoglitch/id1323710341/reviews) | [4.7 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filter-stack-glitch-effects/id1436591247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 98 | **304** |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 64.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 242 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [talonsodev](https://appshunter.io/developer/490528857) | [Ralph Hubner](https://appshunter.io/developer/396348684) |

## What reviewers say

### KinoGlitch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinoglitch/id1323710341)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KinoGlitch PRO | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| KinoGlitch PRO | $4.99 | per year |
| KinoGlitch PRO | $7.99 | one-time |


### Filter Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filter-stack-glitch-effects/id1436591247)

Transform your photos and videos into unique digital art with a wide array of glitch and aesthetic filters. This editor allows for stacking multiple effects, real-time control, and adding custom text to your creations.

**Highlights:** Digital glitch effects, 3D wave art transformations, Color distortions, VHS looks, Stack multiple effects, Real-time effect control, Add glitchy text

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| More Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pixabay Search | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Filters | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Layers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Access | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great glitch effects
- 👍 Simple UI
- 👍 Good quality effects
- 👍 Allows quality/size choice on export
- 👍 Easy to understand UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot open photo albums
- 🐛 Terrible, useless selector
- 🐛 Cannot play videos
- 🐛 Does not let edit/save regular photos
- 🐛 Does not export 4k

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot open photo albums
- Cannot play videos
- Saving photos results in a different image
- Cannot save photo without also saving a video version
- No save feature, only share

**Requested features**

- Key frame feature for tuning effects
- Export as GIF option
- Ability to save filters for later use
- Add number values to slides for precise control
- Ability to 'mute' an effect without clearing it or setting strength to 0


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KinoGlitch free?

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

### Is Filter Stack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KinoGlitch or Filter Stack?

KinoGlitch and Filter Stack are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 98 and 304 ratings respectively.

### Do KinoGlitch or Filter Stack have ads?

Neither KinoGlitch nor Filter Stack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KinoGlitch or Filter Stack?

KinoGlitch ships an update every 6 weeks, and Filter Stack fortnightly. Most recently, KinoGlitch was updated on September 19, 2026 and Filter Stack on September 23, 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.*