# Photo Editor Effects + Filters vs Glitter Effect Studio

The clearest difference is ads: Glitter Effect Studio at none against Photo Editor Effects + Filters's shown. Glitter Effect Studio also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly). Photo Editor Effects + Filters's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 51). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Photo Editor Effects + Filters sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Glitter Effect Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Photo Editor Effects + Filters holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Photo Editor Effects + Filters has 1.4K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Photo Editor Effects + Filters's written reviews are positive against 100% of Glitter Effect Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Photo Editor Effects + Filters ships an update weekly, Glitter Effect Studio every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Photo Editor Effects + Filters | Glitter Effect Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor-effects-plus-filters/id1460484280/reviews)** | [4.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitter-effect-studio/id1463097106/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 51 |
| Positive reviews | 77.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 295 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VINCI APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677986962) | [Thomas Backes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461717148) |

## What reviewers say

### Photo Editor Effects + Filters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-editor-effects-plus-filters/id1460484280)

Easily enhance your photos with a vast collection of over 300 filters and special effects. Add text, stickers, and textures, or even create short videos from your pictures. Professional editing tools and social media sharing are at your fingertips.

**Highlights:** Over 300 trendy filters, Special effects (glitch, VHS, oil painting), Overlay textures (light leak, dust, rain), Cool stickers and frames, Background editing, Text editor with 60+ fonts, Video effects for photos

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photo Editor Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Editor Premium Weekly NT | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo Editor Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Photo Editor Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Photo Editor Premium Yearly NT | $24.99 | per year |
| Edit photos like never before! | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent photo editing features
- 🎨 Wide range of filters and effects
- 💡 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Ability to layer multiple elements
- 🚀 Easy to use and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited functionality in free version
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and glitches
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes upon opening
- Unable to save edited photos
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option
- More free filters and effects
- Video editing capabilities
- Customizable text options
- Ability to create GIFs


### Glitter Effect Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitter-effect-studio/id1463097106)

Easily add sparkling glitter effects to your photos with intuitive finger-painting tools. Choose from various glitter types and brush sizes, with options to zoom, pan, undo, and erase for precise customization. Save or share your dazzling creations directly.

**Highlights:** Finger-painting glitter application, 11 glitter types, Adjustable brush size, Zoom and pan functionality, Undo and eraser tools, Save and share options

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Photo Editor Effects + Filters free?

Photo Editor Effects + Filters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Glitter Effect Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Photo Editor Effects + Filters or Glitter Effect Studio?

Photo Editor Effects + Filters is rated higher. Photo Editor Effects + Filters averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Glitter Effect Studio averages 4.5 from 51 ratings.

### Do Photo Editor Effects + Filters or Glitter Effect Studio have ads?

Photo Editor Effects + Filters shows ads; Glitter Effect Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Photo Editor Effects + Filters or Glitter Effect Studio?

Photo Editor Effects + Filters ships an update weekly, and Glitter Effect Studio every 4 days. Most recently, Photo Editor Effects + Filters was updated on November 3, 2026 and Glitter Effect Studio on November 3, 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.*