# Tezza vs Gloss Studio

Tezza and Gloss Studio both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Gloss Studio's written reviews are positive against 30% of Tezza's. Tezza's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (48K vs 71). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tezza sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Gloss Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 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 Tezza against 4.8 for Gloss Studio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tezza has 48K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Tezza's written reviews are positive against 95% of Gloss Studio's.

Tezza ships an update fortnightly, Gloss Studio every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tezza | Gloss Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tezza-aesthetic-photo-editor/id1393061654/reviews) | **[4.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloss-studio/id6448875676/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48K** | 71 |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 817 MB | 458 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tezza App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1393061653) | [Gloss Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816725721) |

## What reviewers say

### Tezza

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tezza-aesthetic-photo-editor/id1393061654)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #58 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning visual content with a comprehensive suite of editing tools. Access over 40 unique presets, vintage-inspired effects, and over 150 story templates. Enhance your photos and videos with textures, plan your feed, and apply edits across multiple images.

**Highlights:** 40+ Aesthetic Presets, Vintage-inspired Effects, 150+ Story Templates, Texture Overlays, Feed Planner, Batch Editing, 14 Professional Adjustments

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tezza Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Tezza Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Tezza Monthly Ambassador | $5.99 | per month |
| Tezza Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Tezza Luxe Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Tezza Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Tezza Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Tezza Yearly Ambassador | $39.99 | per year |
| Tezza Luxe Yearly | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Favorite editing app
- 🎨 Best filter app
- 👍 Wonderfully app!!
- 📽️ Love the features
- 💯 FIVE STARS!!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scam
- 🔍 Poor customer service
- 🔒 Doesn't disclaim about in app subscription
- 💰 Seriously?
- 💸 pls give a few free camera effects

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not editable
- Photos not importing
- Copy/paste issues
- Save button not working
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Date on disposable filter
- Place subtitles anywhere
- Undo button
- Save different filter versions
- Dark mode option


### Gloss Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloss-studio/id6448875676)

This app offers a digital darkroom for film emulation with cult favorite film-inspired presets for photos and videos. It provides professional editing tools and batch editing capabilities to perfect your content with a nostalgic film aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Film-inspired presets, Digital darkroom for film emulation, Professional editing adjustments, Real film grain effect, Batch editing for photos and videos, Light leaks & dust effects

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| All Access Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Aesthetic and unique filters
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎨 Great for social media content
- 💡 Innovative editing features (Blur, Grain, HSL)
- 🚀 Replaces other editing apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free options
- 💸 Subscription is expensive
- 🚫 No free trial for premium
- 🤔 Hard to justify subscription for casual users

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive app
- Settings app not functional
- Locked features without clear subscription option

**Requested features**

- More free options/presets
- Grit options
- More dark room options
- Trash bin or recently deleted folder


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tezza free?

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

### Is Gloss Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tezza or Gloss Studio?

Gloss Studio is rated higher. Tezza averages 4.7 out of 5 from 48K ratings, while Gloss Studio averages 4.8 from 71 ratings.

### Do Tezza or Gloss Studio have ads?

Neither Tezza nor Gloss Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tezza or Gloss Studio?

Tezza ships an update fortnightly, and Gloss Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tezza was updated on November 10, 2026 and Gloss Studio on November 3, 2026.

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