# Glitch Video Effect vs Retro Pixel Camera

The clearest difference is price: Glitch Video Effect at Free against Retro Pixel Camera's $2.99. Glitch Video Effect also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 4). Retro Pixel Camera's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On device support there is nothing between them.

Glitch Video Effect is free to download; Retro Pixel Camera costs $2.99 up front. Glitch Video Effect sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Retro Pixel Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Retro Pixel Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glitch Video Effect has 1.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Glitch Video Effect's written reviews are positive against 100% of Retro Pixel Camera's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glitch Video Effect | Retro Pixel Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitch-video-effect-live-vhs/id1466027150/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-pixel-camera/id6744410590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 75.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 39 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pinal Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369983797) | [Cognichine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806408356) |

## 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


### Retro Pixel Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-pixel-camera/id6744410590)

Apply real-time retro pixel art effects to your camera feed. Adjust pixel size, use classic color palettes, or create your own. Capture and share unique pixelated photos and videos.

**Highlights:** Real-time pixelation, Adjustable pixel size, Classic retro color palettes, Custom palette editor, Photo and video recording, Built-in gallery, Seamless orientation support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glitch Video Effect free?

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

### Is Retro Pixel Camera free?

Retro Pixel Camera costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Glitch Video Effect or Retro Pixel Camera?

Retro Pixel Camera is rated higher. Glitch Video Effect averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Retro Pixel Camera averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Glitch Video Effect or Retro Pixel Camera have ads?

Glitch Video Effect shows ads; Retro Pixel Camera does not.

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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.*