Filter Stack vs Glitch X
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Filter Stack
Transform your photos and videos into unique digital art with a wide array of glitch and aesthetic filters. This editor allows for stacking multiple effects, real-time control, and adding custom text to your creations.
- Digital glitch effects
- 3D wave art transformations
- Color distortions
- VHS looks
- Stack multiple effects
- Real-time effect control
- Add glitchy text
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The - ALL NEW - Video & Photo - FX Editor. Turn your images & videos into unique artwork creations. Packed with lots and lots of aesthetic glitch filters. Completely new way of adding FX! DOWNLOAD NOW! FEATURES • Professional digital glitches, 3D wave art transformations, color distortions, crusty VHS looks and more • Stack multiple effects and glitches • Control each glitch effect in realtime • Add Cool FX Layers • Add Glitchy text to your composition • Access to millions of HD Stock Videos, updated daily • Lots and lots of aesthetic video filters • Made to super every video and photo
Glitch X
Transform photos and videos into unique digital art with a variety of psychedelic and glitch filters. Apply effects in real-time, import existing media, and create dynamic FX videos. Offers fine-grained control over filter modulation.
- Live 1080p recording
- 20+ unique psychedelic filters
- Import photos and videos
- Convert photos to FX videos
- Real-time editing
- Fine-grained filter control
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Glitch X redefines the art of digital distortion, presenting a vivid and dynamic playground for psychedelic and glitch artists on iOS. Crafted by the innovative programmers behind Hyperspektiv & Glitch Wizard, this app promises unparalleled user experience and artistic flexibility. --- **Key Features:** - **Live 1080p Recording:** Capture photos & videos live. - **Over 20+ Unique Filters:** Explore a diverse range of filters, each bringing a distinct psychedelic vibe. - **Import Media:** Seamlessly import photos & videos, transforming your pre-existing media with a glitchy touch. - **Create FX Videos:** Convert photos into dynamic FX videos, adding a layer of movement and unpredictability. - **Real-Time Editing:** Witness the transformation of your art in real-time, allowing instant adjustments. - **Fine-grained Control:** Use the filter sliders or drag around the screen to modulate the filters in real-time. --- ** Elevate Your Artistic Journey:** Glitch X is not just an app; it’s a ticket to a world where art and technology dance in unison. The filters provided are perfect for artists aiming to break the mold and for those who desire to add a splash of the extraordinary to their daily moments. It’s time to unleash your creativity, disrupt the conventional, and embrace the beautiful chaos of glitch art with Glitch X. ** Glitch X Pro:** For those looking to push the boundaries even further, Glitch X offers the Pro subscription, which gives access to the entire Glitch X filter library. ** Download Glitch X Now!** Immerse yourself in the vibrant realm of glitch and psychedelic art. Download Glitch X now and start your journey into the extraordinary! ** End-User License Agreement ** For terms of use for Glitch X, please refer to the standard Apple EULA at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ** Privacy Policy ** Our privacy policy is located at https://glitchx.app/privacy ** Epilepsy Warning ** Note that Glitch X can produce visuals which could theoretically cause a seizure. Please be careful with it. By downloading the app you are acknowledging this and waive us of any liability related to such an occurrence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Filter Stack at 304 against Glitch X's 5. Filter Stack also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Glitch X's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 64%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Filter Stack sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Glitch X sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Filter Stack holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filter Stack has 304 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Filter Stack's written reviews are positive against 80% of Glitch X's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Filter Stack ships an update fortnightly, Glitch X weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Filter Stack | Glitch X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (304 ratings) — better | 4.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.1% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 304 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ralph Hubner | Allan Lavell |
Customer experience
Filter Stack
Glitch X
Bugs and requests
Filter Stack
Reported bugs
7 issues- Cannot open photo albums
- Cannot play videos
- Saving photos results in a different image
- Cannot save photo without also saving a video version
- No save feature, only share
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- Freezes at launch
- Paid but still cannot access pro features
Requested features
6 requests- Key frame feature for tuning effects
- Export as GIF option
- Ability to save filters for later use
- Add number values to slides for precise control
- Ability to 'mute' an effect without clearing it or setting strength to 0
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- Darker colors for interface
Glitch X
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Filter Stack
- Remove Ads$1.99
- More Fonts$1.99
- Pixabay Search$1.99
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- Remove Watermark$2.99
- All Filters$2.99
- Extra Layers$2.99
- Full Access$5.99
Glitch X
- Glitch X Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Glitch X Pro Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
