# Effect Touch Lite vs Slidezilla

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Effect Touch Lite at none against Slidezilla's 1. Effect Touch Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). Slidezilla's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (254 vs 13). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slidezilla sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Effect Touch Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Effect Touch Lite against 4.1 for Slidezilla. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slidezilla has 254 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Effect Touch Lite's written reviews are positive against 64% of Slidezilla's.

Effect Touch Lite ships an update every 5 months, Slidezilla every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Effect Touch Lite | Slidezilla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effect-touch-lite/id328198730/reviews)** | [4.1 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidezilla/id897567882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **254** |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voxeloid Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/307013528) | [Falstad.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/453338632) |

## What reviewers say

### Effect Touch Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effect-touch-lite/id328198730)

Easily apply various visual effects to specific areas of your photos using intuitive finger-painting controls. Adjust brush properties and effect parameters for precise modifications. This version supports saving images up to 300x200 pixels.

**Highlights:** Selective effect application, Adjustable brush size, softness, opacity, Multiple visual effects (brightness, blur, etc.), Original resolution processing, Cropping and rotation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Powerful photo editing effects and filters
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 💰 Free lite version available
- 🎯 Selective effect application with brush tool
- ✨ Color control with subtlety and precision

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💾 Cannot save full-resolution photos in lite version
- 📉 Forced downscaling reduces image quality
- 🐛 App crashes when rejecting downscale prompts
- ❌ Limited to 320x240 resolution saves
- 🚫 Cannot save images over 300 pixels

**Reported bugs**

- App displays grey screen on second generation iPad
- App crashes when rejecting downscale requests
- Save function fails even after downscaling
- App won't load properly
- Screenshot workaround required for saving

**Requested features**

- Undo button functionality
- Full-resolution saving in lite version
- Automatic downscaling on save
- Zoom feature for precise editing
- Sharpen tool


### Slidezilla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidezilla/id897567882)

Transform your photos and videos into engaging slideshow stories with a wide array of filters, transitions, and music. Easily create and share custom animated presentations or let the app randomize for quick, impressive results.

**Highlights:** Photo and video editing, Customizable slideshows, Hundreds of filters and transitions, Add music (yours or app's), Colorful backgrounds, Randomize slideshow generator, Instant social sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎬 High-quality transitions available
- 💰 Most features free without paywall
- ⚡ Quick slideshow creation
- 🎨 Good variety of filters and effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 📸 Photos/videos not loading from camera roll
- 💧 Watermark too prominent
- 🔒 Limited free photo limit (10 photos max)
- 🎬 Cannot control transition placement

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when creating videos
- Photos and videos not appearing in selection screen
- Camera roll shows incorrect photo count
- App freezes on 'Get Started' button
- Videos appear squished and distorted

**Requested features**

- Add text overlay capability
- Import custom music from camera roll
- More transition options
- Remove or reduce watermark
- Ability to use more than 10 photos without upgrade


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Effect Touch Lite free?

Effect Touch Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Slidezilla free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Effect Touch Lite or Slidezilla?

Effect Touch Lite is rated higher. Effect Touch Lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Slidezilla averages 4.1 from 254 ratings.

### Do Effect Touch Lite or Slidezilla have ads?

Slidezilla shows ads; Effect Touch Lite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Effect Touch Lite or Slidezilla?

Effect Touch Lite ships an update every 5 months, and Slidezilla every 6 weeks. Most recently, Effect Touch Lite was updated on October 31, 2026 and Slidezilla on November 11, 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.*