# Pointillist vs Image Shift

The clearest difference is rating: Image Shift at 5.0 against Pointillist's 3.2. Image Shift also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 7 months). Pointillist's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Pointillist costs $0.99 and Image Shift $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Image Shift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pointillist has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pointillist ships an update every 7 months, Image Shift every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pointillist | Image Shift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointillist/id523617349/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-shift/id6759228540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 1 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [志明 丁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180487353) | [Benji Friedman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835197067) |

## What reviewers say

### Pointillist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pointillist/id523617349)

Transform your photos into pointillist art in seconds. Select an image from your device or camera, and the app will render it into a unique dot-patterned masterpiece. Adjust and share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Photo to pointillism conversion, Select photos from album or camera, Zoom in/out to view artwork, Adjust painting to taste, Save, mail, print, and share creations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Image Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/image-shift/id6759228540)

Transform your photos into unique glitch art with a variety of pixel manipulation effects. Easily create chaotic distortions, wave-like patterns, and mosaic styles with adjustable settings and real-time previews.

**Highlights:** Random Row/Column Shift, Pixel Sort, Block Shuffle, Diagonal Shift, Mirror Effects, Adjustable segments, Real-time preview

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pointillist free?

Pointillist costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Image Shift free?

Image Shift costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pointillist or Image Shift?

Image Shift is rated higher. Pointillist averages 3.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Image Shift averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Pointillist or Image Shift have ads?

Neither Pointillist nor Image Shift shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pointillist or Image Shift?

Pointillist ships an update every 7 months, and Image Shift every 2 days. Most recently, Pointillist was updated on November 6, 2026 and Image Shift on November 5, 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.*