Comparison

Glitch Video Effect vs Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Glitch Video Effect

Transform your photos and videos with over 100 retro visual effects like VHS, Glitch, and CRT. Apply effects in real-time while recording or edit existing media with an intuitive interface. Save and share your unique artistic creations instantly.

Highlights
  • Over 100 VHS, Glitch, and CRT effects
  • Live effects during recording
  • Edit existing photos and videos
  • Save and share creations
  • Privacy-focused on-device processing
Features
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Transform your photos and videos into retro masterpieces with over 100+ VHS, Glitch, CRT, and other visual effects. VHS & Glitch Video Maker lets you distort your photos and videos with real-time or post-processing effects inspired by the 80s and 90s. Easily recreate the nostalgic look of old-school camcorders with flickering VHS overlays, chromatic glitches, and vintage CRT shaders — all with a tap. Whether you're capturing new moments or editing existing ones, our intuitive interface makes it easy to turn ordinary media into unique, artistic visuals. - App Features: - Live Effects – Apply effects while recording or capturing photos using your camera. - Edit Existing Media – Select any video or photo from your photo library and instantly apply effects. - 5 Main Effect Categories: • VHS Effects (10+): Retro, Distort, Flicker, Noise, Wave, Pause, and more. • Glitch Effects (8+): Bend, Shake, Chromatic, Drunk, and more. • CRT Shaders (15+): Matt, Ghost, Error, Java, Emix, Noise, ScanLine, etc. • Animated Effects (30+): Rain, Mosaic, Prism, Sketch, Drops, Old TV, and more. • Photo & Video Filters (30+): Thermal, Night Vision, Blur, Hue, B&W, Multi, and others. - Save & Share – Export your creations to your device or share them instantly with friends and social media. - PRO Features (via In-App Purchase): • Remove ads • Remove watermark • Unlock premium & PRO-only effects - Privacy-Focused Design Your privacy is important. All media is processed entirely on your device. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal photos, videos, or audio. App permissions (camera, microphone, photo library) are used solely for functionality. - Legal • Privacy Policy : https://glitchyvhsios.blogspot.com/2025/08/privacy-policy.html • Terms of Us : https://glitchyvhsios.blogspot.com/2025/08/terms-of-use.html • Download now and experience the nostalgia. It’s free to try!

About

Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects

Easily add multiple glitter and sparkle effects to your photos. Mix and match patterns, customize size, color, and opacity for a unique look. Enhance jewelry, clothing, landscapes, and more with a touch of bling. Share your creations instantly.

Highlights
  • Add multiple glitter and sparkle effects
  • Mix and match patterns
  • Customize sparkle size, color, and opacity
  • Adjust effect opacity
  • Upload or take new photos
  • Share to social media and email
Features
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Add multiple glitter and sparkle effects to your photos. Mix and match different patterns and sparkles for just the right look. Add some extra bling to your jewelry, clothes, landscaping, sky, cars, motorcycles, or anything else you'd like! Play around and have some fun! Features: - Upload photo or take new photo from within the app - Choose from dozens of glitter and sparkle effects - Adjust the opacity of your glitter and sparkle effects - Customize the size, color, and opacity of every sparkle - Easily share on text, email, Facebook, Instagram, and more! Try it today! ----- There is an additional option to upgrade to a Pro Monthly Subscription which will give you access to all features of the app. Additional details: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable – https://www.grassapper.com/terms-and-conditions – https://www.grassapper.com/application-privacy-policy

Screenshots

Glitch Video Effect4 screens
Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects4 screens

Verdict

The call

Glitch Video Effect and Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Glitch Video Effect's written reviews are positive against 33% of Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects's. Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Glitch Video Effect sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 528 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Glitch Video Effect's written reviews are positive against 33% of Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glitch Video Effect ships an update every 4 months, Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Glitch Video Effect versus Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlitch Video EffectGlitter Effect Sparkle Effects
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.2K ratings)4.5 (528 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better528
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS159.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPinal ShahGrassapper LLC

Customer experience

Glitch Video Effect

All ratings1,165 ratings
Positive79.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral9.8%
Negative14.4%

Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects

All ratings520 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative61.9%

User reviews

Glitch Video Effect

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great variety of glitch effects
  • 👍 Allows removing watermark by watching ad
  • 👍 Fun and creative app
  • 👍 Excellent for retro/vintage video effects

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Limited customization of effects
  • 💸 Excessive ads and limited free features
  • 🚫 Issues with saving and exporting videos

Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects

From 528 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Customizable sparkle placement
  • 🎨 Multiple glitter styles available
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🔧 Adjustable opacity controls
  • 💫 Individual sparkle/glare effects

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 📺 Excessive ads during editing
  • 💾 Image saving issues and distortion
  • ⏱️ Long refresh/loading times
  • 🔌 App freezes constantly

Bugs and requests

Glitch Video Effect

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when importing images
  • Distorted and cropped images after upload
  • Watermark not removed even after watching ads
  • Rendering issues causing videos to get stuck
  • Glitches and effects not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to layer and combine effects
  • Improve video quality and export options
  • Offer paid ad-free version
  • Add more customization controls for effects

Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes after ad closes
  • Image saves with effects in wrong position
  • App freezes when uploading images
  • Cannot close app to work on another photo without restart
  • App becomes unresponsive during editing
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  • Paid pro version features not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Video editing capability with animations
  • Ability to close and switch between multiple images
  • Remove or reduce logo from images
  • Better ad placement outside of editing mode

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Glitch Video Effect

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$5.99
  • Remove Watermark$12.99
  • Unlock PRO + Remove Watermark$29.99
2 purchases

Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Get Everything$5.99

Questions

Is Glitch Video Effect free?
Glitch Video Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects free?
Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Glitch Video Effect or Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects?
Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects is rated higher. Glitch Video Effect averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects averages 4.5 from 528 ratings.
Do Glitch Video Effect or Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects have ads?
Glitch Video Effect shows ads; Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects does not.
Which is updated more often, Glitch Video Effect or Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects?
Glitch Video Effect ships an update every 4 months, and Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects every 3 months. Most recently, Glitch Video Effect was updated on November 11, 2026 and Glitter Effect Sparkle Effects on November 3, 2026.

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