KinoGlitch vs TimeLayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
TimeLayer
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | KinoGlitch | TimeLayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (98 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 233 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | talonsodev | Harun Kaymak |
In-app purchases
KinoGlitch
- KinoGlitch PRO3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- KinoGlitch PRO$4.991 Year
- KinoGlitch PRO$7.99
TimeLayer
No in-app purchases









