Comparison

Glitch Image Generator vs Chromatose

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

Head to head
About

Glitch Image Generator

Transform your photos into unique glitch art with this application. Easily import images, apply various effects using presets or detailed parameter editing, and export your creations. You can even re-edit rendered images for further customization.

Highlights
  • Import images from camera and photos
  • Apply presets
  • Edit parameters
  • Re-edit rendered images
  • Export glitch images
Features
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This app generate glitch image from your photos. App Features: - Importing Image from Cameras and Photos - Presets - Parameter Editor - Fixing (You can edit the rendered image again) - Exporting Image How to use 1. Import your image 2. Edit parameter or select a preset 3. Export the glitch image

About

Chromatose

Create and perform real-time, audio-reactive visuals with a powerful yet intuitive video synthesizer. Connect to external displays and customize your creations with a modular interface, extensive modulation options, and MIDI support. Ideal for live performers, VJs, and content creators.

Highlights
  • Audio-reactive visuals
  • Modular interface
  • MIDI support
  • 4 simultaneous generators
  • Unlimited effect chaining
  • HD/4K+ output
  • Patch saving and export
Features
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Chromatose is a real-time, audio-reactive visual synth for iPhone and iPad — a modular video synthesizer and visualizer that turns your input and sound into a hypnotic, trippy light show. Create original, generative visuals by hand. No coding, no AI prompts, no bulky hardware. Connect a TV or projector via HDMI or AirPlay to turn any space into an immersive atmosphere — for live performance, meditation, party, or chilling. Learn it in under an hour. Create fresh ideas for years. 〉Perfect for: Live performers, VJs, DJs, music producers, installation artists, concert and stage designers, content creators, music video directors, generative artists, and creative explorers. Works for raves, clubs, afterhours, festivals, ambient galleries, meditation spaces, and live loop sessions. 〉What you can make: A music visualizer for live sets. Audio-reactive video content for social media. Live camera filters. TV screensavers and projector backdrops for installations. Wallpapers, generative art pieces, meditation visuals — or anything else you can imagine. 〉Aesthetic range: From psychedelic, trippy, and surreal to cyberpunk, vaporwave, synthwave, retrowave, futuristic, vintage, nostalgic, dreamcore, weirdcore, liminal, and glitch. Dial in the whole rainbow spectrum of hues, refractions, liquid ripples, electric strobing, cosmic aurora, spiral warps, organic cymatics, kaleidoscope mandalas, and pure abstract procedural geometry. 〉FREE Plan Includes: • Access all generators & effects • No signup required • 100% ad-free • Max output resolution: Full 1080p HD • Saved patches: 2 • Record videos up to: 30 secs 〉Pro Plan Includes: • Access to all features • Saved patches: unlimited • Saved Performance Sets: unlimited • Max output resolution: 4K+ • Record videos up to: 15 mins • Studio-quality ProRes recording • Export Patches 〉Main Features: • Modular, intuitive interface • 4 simultaneous visual generators • Chain unlimited visual effects, filters, and modulation layers • Design Mode to build unique visuals from scratch • Performance Mode: eight hot-swappable patches per Set, Master FX chain, fully modular transitions • Custom color palettes with harmony-based generation • Metal-powered, iOS native graphics engine • 8-bit or 16-bit color (SDR and HDR) with deep gradient fidelity • Built specifically for iPhone and iPad 〉Modulation & Synthesis: • Dedicated LFOs per parameter • Multiple waveshapes, free-running or clock-synced • Nested modulation and feedback loops • Envelope generators and signal followers • Animated visual indicators • Analog-style signal flow — reactive to every nuance 〉Connectivity: • Connect to any screen with HDMI (via USB-C or Lightning adapter) or AirPlay • MIDI Plug & Play with other Hardware and Software via: USB, Bluetooth, Network, Virtual MIDI (other apps on same device) • MIDI 1.0 and 2.0, with CC, note, and NRPN mapping • MIDI mappable Macro Controls and Performance pads • MIDI Clock Sync • Wireless display and dual-screen output 〉Audio Reactivity: • Visuals pulse and react to live audio in real time • Internal mic or any audio interface, with input selection and auto-gain • 3 shapeable audio signal sources • Audio-to-visual translation on any parameter, driven by the full mix or just the lows or highs • Signal followers and envelopes • Turn any sound into a visual trip 〉Sharing and Export: • Import and export patches as files for sharing and remixing • Record HD video (HEVC or ProRes) or screenshots optimized for social media • Save directly to iOS Photos library 〉Patch Library: • Intuitive browsing and organization • Tag, search, sort and filter by mood, genre, or aesthetic • Built-in presets included Chromatose is made entirely by one independent developer in Berlin, with no investors or corporate agenda: a modular video synthesizer and visual instrument in your pocket, aiming to democratize real-time generative visual creation. Terms of Use: https://www.chromatose.app/en/terms/

Screenshots

Glitch Image Generator3 screens
Chromatose4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Glitch Image Generator at none against Chromatose's 2. Glitch Image Generator also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 79%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Chromatose sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Glitch Image Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glitch Image Generator ships an update every 3 weeks, Chromatose every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Glitch Image Generator versus Chromatose: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlitch Image GeneratorChromatose
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better78.9% of reviews
Number of ratings—17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAtsunori KiharaEdward Rooth

Customer experience

Glitch Image Generator

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chromatose

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.8%

In-app purchases

None

Glitch Image Generator

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Chromatose

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$5.991 Month
  • Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Glitch Image Generator free?
Glitch Image Generator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chromatose free?
Chromatose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Glitch Image Generator or Chromatose have ads?
Neither Glitch Image Generator nor Chromatose shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glitch Image Generator or Chromatose?
Glitch Image Generator ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chromatose every 3 months. Most recently, Glitch Image Generator was updated on November 3, 2026 and Chromatose on October 30, 2026.

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