# KinoGlitch vs Dark Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dark Studio at 100% against KinoGlitch's 85%. Dark Studio also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). KinoGlitch's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 11). On price, update cadence, 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 Dark Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dark Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KinoGlitch has 98 ratings behind it against 11, 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 100% of Dark Studio's.

KinoGlitch ships an update every 5 weeks, Dark Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KinoGlitch | Dark Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinoglitch/id1323710341/reviews) | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-studio/id1618497131/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 230 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [talonsodev](https://appshunter.io/developer/490528857) | [Anatoly Lapshin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331102741) |

## 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 |


### Dark Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-studio/id1618497131)

This app offers a vast collection of dark and color filters for photos and videos. Enhance your media with tinted glass effects, saturation correction, and unique gradients. Create personalized filters and export in high resolution with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Extensive dark and color filter library, Saturation correction for time/weather changes, Customizable filter creation and saving, High-resolution video export (up to 4K), Duotone and glow effects, Pixelation and movement effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-month Premium Access | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-year Premium Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KinoGlitch free?

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

### Is Dark Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KinoGlitch or Dark Studio?

Dark Studio is rated higher. KinoGlitch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Dark Studio averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do KinoGlitch or Dark Studio have ads?

Neither KinoGlitch nor Dark Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KinoGlitch or Dark Studio?

KinoGlitch ships an update every 5 weeks, and Dark Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, KinoGlitch was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dark Studio on October 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*