# Glitch Video Effect vs Spotiplus

The clearest difference is update cadence: Spotiplus at weekly against Glitch Video Effect's every 4 months. Spotiplus also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). Glitch Video Effect's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 282). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glitch Video Effect sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Spotiplus sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spotiplus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 282 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Glitch Video Effect's written reviews are positive against 77% of Spotiplus's.

Glitch Video Effect ships an update every 4 months, Spotiplus weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glitch Video Effect | Spotiplus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitch-video-effect-live-vhs/id1466027150/reviews) | **[4.5 (282 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotiplus-cover-maker/id1543389877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 282 |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pinal Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369983797) | [Reda Benmoussa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689484897) |

## What reviewers say

### Glitch Video Effect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitch-video-effect-live-vhs/id1466027150)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlock PRO + Remove Watermark | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


### Spotiplus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotiplus-cover-maker/id1543389877)

Effortlessly create professional-looking cover art for your music playlists and albums.  Choose from a variety of styles and templates, or design your own.  Enhance your music's visual appeal and attract more listeners.

**Highlights:** Create cover art for playlists, tracks, albums, and podcasts, No design skills required, Import custom images, Export high-quality JPEG, Diverse built-in styles, Customizable fonts, colors, and alignment

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Year subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium version | $1.99 | one-time |
| Promote your playlist | $4.99 | one-time |
| Forever - One time purchase | $37.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Customizable playlist covers
- 🔍 Easy to use
- 💻 Seamless Spotify integration
- 🎨 Variety of templates and backgrounds
- 👍 Helpful for organizing playlists

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💸 Paid subscription issues (ads still show up)
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Difficulty accessing playlists at the bottom of the list
- 🗣 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Paid subscription not working properly
- Covers not updating on Spotify
- App crashing on launch
- Inability to move text vertically
- Constant ads even with paid version

**Requested features**

- More font and text customization options
- Ability to create covers for Spotify folders
- Color picker tool instead of scrolling color options
- Option to save custom templates
- Sticker/clipart library for covers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glitch Video Effect free?

Glitch Video Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Spotiplus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Glitch Video Effect or Spotiplus?

Spotiplus is rated higher. Glitch Video Effect averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Spotiplus averages 4.5 from 282 ratings.

### Do Glitch Video Effect or Spotiplus have ads?

Both Glitch Video Effect and Spotiplus show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glitch Video Effect or Spotiplus?

Glitch Video Effect ships an update every 4 months, and Spotiplus weekly. Most recently, Glitch Video Effect was updated on October 30, 2026 and Spotiplus on October 21, 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.*