# KinoGlitch vs rhodopsin

The clearest difference is price: KinoGlitch at Free against rhodopsin's $9.99. KinoGlitch also leads on ratings volume (98 vs 25). rhodopsin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

KinoGlitch is free to download; rhodopsin costs $9.99 up front. KinoGlitch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. rhodopsin asks for nothing beyond the download.

rhodopsin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 98 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of KinoGlitch's written reviews are positive against 100% of rhodopsin's.

KinoGlitch ships an update every 5 weeks, rhodopsin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KinoGlitch | rhodopsin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinoglitch/id1323710341/reviews) | **[5.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhodopsin/id6471383189/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **98** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 230 MB | 293 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [talonsodev](https://appshunter.io/developer/490528857) | [Christopher Barth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715210913) |

## 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 |


### rhodopsin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhodopsin/id6471383189)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app is a video synthesizer designed for live performances. It allows users to mix video sources and apply a series of three effects. Parameters for sources, mixers, and effects can be manipulated using LFOs, envelopes, and MIDI.

**Highlights:** Video source mixing, Three sequential effects, LFO and envelope control, MIDI parameter control, Live performance focused

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KinoGlitch free?

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

### Is rhodopsin free?

rhodopsin costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KinoGlitch or rhodopsin?

rhodopsin is rated higher. KinoGlitch averages 4.7 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while rhodopsin averages 5.0 from 25 ratings.

### Do KinoGlitch or rhodopsin have ads?

Neither KinoGlitch nor rhodopsin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KinoGlitch or rhodopsin?

KinoGlitch ships an update every 5 weeks, and rhodopsin every 2 months. Most recently, KinoGlitch was updated on October 29, 2026 and rhodopsin on October 25, 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.*