# Glitch Art Studio vs Styled Camera

The clearest difference is monetization model: Styled Camera at free with in-app purchases against Glitch Art Studio's subscription. Styled Camera also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Glitch Art Studio's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 50%) and ratings volume (14K vs 18). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glitch Art Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Styled Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 Glitch Art Studio against 4.8 for Styled Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glitch Art Studio has 14K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Glitch Art Studio's written reviews are positive against 50% of Styled Camera's.

Glitch Art Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, Styled Camera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glitch Art Studio | Styled Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitch-art-studio-cam-effects/id1434795782/reviews) | **[4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/styled-camera/id1521154750/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **75.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 78 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NET Sigma](https://appshunter.io/developer/980884109) | [Dmytro Hrebeniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458758581) |

## What reviewers say

### Glitch Art Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitch-art-studio-cam-effects/id1434795782)

Transform your photos and videos with a vast collection of exclusive glitch art effects. Apply analog and digital noise, VHS distortions, datamoshing, and more. Customize your edits with a range of adjustments and blend modes for unique visual creations.

**Highlights:** Extensive library of exclusive glitch effects, Apply effects to photos and videos, More than 30 presets, Save edits as animated GIFs, Mask mode for selective filter application, Adjustments for blur, color, and more, 20+ original color filters

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glitch Art Studio - PRO | $7.99 | per month |
| Glitch Art Studio - PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| Glitch Art Effects & Filters | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent value
- 🎨 Highly customizable effects
- 🚀 Powerful features
- 💡 Innovative glitch effects
- 🎨 Diverse filter options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Exporting issues (crashes, quality loss)
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🔒 Difficult to use certain tools (text, masking)
- 🐛 Stability issues (crashes, bugs)

**Reported bugs**

- Exporting videos gets stuck at 98%
- Black and white videos turn green when saved
- Inability to save custom presets
- Crashes when importing large files

**Requested features**

- Add ability to layer effects and adjust order
- Improve video export quality and stability
- Add more free effects and filters
- Implement cloud/preset sync functionality
- Add timeline controls and keyframing for effects


### Styled Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/styled-camera/id1521154750)

Create stunning photos in real-time with AI-powered smart filters. This high-performance app enhances your mobile photography experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time AI filters, High-performance processing, Smart photo enhancement, Mobile photography tool

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Addition Filters Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glitch Art Studio free?

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

### Is Styled Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Glitch Art Studio or Styled Camera?

Styled Camera is rated higher. Glitch Art Studio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while Styled Camera averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do Glitch Art Studio or Styled Camera have ads?

Neither Glitch Art Studio nor Styled Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glitch Art Studio or Styled Camera?

Glitch Art Studio ships an update every 6 weeks, and Styled Camera fortnightly. Most recently, Glitch Art Studio was updated on September 27, 2026 and Styled Camera on September 10, 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.*