# iColorama S vs Glaze

The clearest difference is rating: Glaze at 4.4 against iColorama S's 4.1. Glaze also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). iColorama S's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iColorama S sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Glaze sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Glaze holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 178 and 418 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of iColorama S's written reviews are positive against 69% of Glaze's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iColorama S ships an update every 4 weeks, Glaze every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iColorama S | Glaze |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icolorama-s/id518522388/reviews) | **[4.4 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glaze/id521573656/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 178 | **418** |
| Positive reviews | **72.4% of reviews** | 68.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Enrique Garcia](https://appshunter.io/developer/673272774) | [Gilles DEZEUSTRE](https://appshunter.io/developer/952613780) |

## What reviewers say

### iColorama S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icolorama-s/id518522388)

Transform your photos with over 500 artistic effects and advanced image adjustments. Repaint images using a variety of brushes, including imported Photoshop brushes, to create unique digital art. Perfect for unleashing your creative vision.

**Highlights:** Over 500 photo effects, Image adjustments, Brush painting, Import Photoshop brushes, Art creation tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iColorama S PRO | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| iColorama S PRO | $9.99 | per year |
| iColorama S PRO | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Powerful and versatile photo editing capabilities
- 👍 Allows for creative and artistic expression
- 🚀 Constantly updated with new features
- 👍 Comprehensive set of tools and effects
- 👍 Produces high-quality, professional-looking results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔒 Concerns about recent changes to functionality requiring additional purchases
- 👎 Unintuitive or difficult to use interface for some users
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with certain devices or iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited photos without additional purchases
- Unwanted watermarks or overlays appearing on saved images
- Sudden changes to functionality or loss of previously available features

**Requested features**

- Improved undo/redo functionality
- Better masking and layering tools
- Zoom and detail options
- Foreground, background, and depth masking
- Support for animation or video editing


### Glaze

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glaze/id521573656)

Transform your photos into unique paintings with a variety of styles. Control brush stroke placement with masks and save images with transparent backgrounds for layering. Create endless style variations and combinations in the Workshop mode.

**Highlights:** Photo to painting conversion, Dozens of included styles, Custom style creation (Workshop mode), Paint masks for brush stroke control, Save with transparent backgrounds, High-resolution image saving (up to 21MP)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Planet Style Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pearl Style Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daisy Style Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Poppy Style Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sailboat Group | $0.99 | one-time |
| Orange Styles | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Styles | $2.99 | one-time |
| Transparency Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great app
- 🎨 Turns photos into beautiful paintings
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Wonderful paint effects
- 💡 Allows creating unique artwork

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saving issues on newer iOS versions
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🔧 Needs updates and bug fixes

**Reported bugs**

- Saving images not working
- Crashes on certain devices
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to adjust paint effects
- Support for higher resolutions
- Faster performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iColorama S free?

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

### Is Glaze free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iColorama S or Glaze?

Glaze is rated higher. iColorama S averages 4.1 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while Glaze averages 4.4 from 418 ratings.

### Do iColorama S or Glaze have ads?

Neither iColorama S nor Glaze shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iColorama S or Glaze?

iColorama S ships an update every 4 weeks, and Glaze every 4 months. Most recently, iColorama S was updated on October 21, 2026 and Glaze on October 18, 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.*