Comparison

KinoGlitch vs TimeLayer

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 ordinary footage into a moving digital sculpture. KinoGlitch transforms your photos, videos, and live camera into responsive 3D meshes and particle scenes, with 180+ grid and shape presets ready to bend into surreal loops, music visuals, experimental art, and scroll-stopping edits that feel unmistakably yours. Go from subtle to beautifully broken with precise controls for grid density, depth, intensity, smoothing, lighting, glow, textures, blending, backgrounds, opacity, and animation. Isolate subjects, import or generate depth maps, sync motion to your video’s soundtrack or microphone, and finish with 240+ distortion effects plus 120+ color looks. Draw custom curves to make effect parameters evolve across every frame. Start creating for free and save your first pieces. When you’re ready for unlimited saves, unlock KinoGlitch Pro with your choice of a subscription or a one-time purchase. Find inspiration at @kinoglitch on Instagram. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TimeLayer

Features
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TimeLayer helps you reshoot old photos from the same angle and create then-vs-now comparisons. Pick an old photo, overlay it on your camera, line up the shot, and capture. Compare with slide, side-by-side, or crossfade modes. Reshoot the same place over time to build a visual timeline. Photo overlay with adjustable transparency AI-assisted alignment & grid lines Three compare modes Timeline grouped by location Export as image or video iPhone & iPad, dark mode supported All data stays on your device

Screenshots

KinoGlitch4 screens
TimeLayer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeLayer at none against KinoGlitch's 3. KinoGlitch's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. TimeLayer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KinoGlitch ships an update every 5 weeks, TimeLayer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KinoGlitch versus TimeLayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKinoGlitchTimeLayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (98 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings98 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopertalonsodevHarun Kaymak

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
None

TimeLayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KinoGlitch free?
KinoGlitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeLayer free?
TimeLayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do KinoGlitch or TimeLayer have ads?
Neither KinoGlitch nor TimeLayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KinoGlitch or TimeLayer?
KinoGlitch ships an update every 5 weeks, and TimeLayer every 3 months. Most recently, KinoGlitch was updated on October 11, 2026 and TimeLayer on September 30, 2026.

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