Comparison

Pixel is Data vs KinoGlitch

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

Head to head
About

Pixel is Data

Transform your photos into unique digital art by reinterpreting photographic data. Apply presets or customize parameters to create abstract and experimental visual pieces. Explore new ways to represent reality through pixel manipulation.

Highlights
  • Photo data reinterpretation
  • Preset parameter selection
  • Customizable processing parameters
  • Abstract art creation
  • Experimental visual effects
Features
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What if pixels weren't necessarily supposed to look like little squares and sit in the so-called "right order"? What if what we call "real", "true", "figurative" images were not the only way our World can be represented? What if photographic data was just... data? What if it could be reinterpreted? Select a preset and/or set your own parameters, give the app a photo to process and bang, you've got art. Find out more on Instagram at @pixelisdata and by searching for #pixelisdata. Discover the other iOS and Mac apps at http://pixelisdata.org. Pixel is Data was featured on Fast Company: "Create Amazing Pixel Art With This Free iPhone App" > http://www.fastcodesign.com/1672576/create-amazing-pixel-art-with-this-free-iphone-app And featured on CreativeApplications.net: "‘Pixel is Data’ by Matthieu Savary reorders pixels in your photos" > http://www.creativeapplications.net/cinder/pixel-is-data-by-matthieu-savary-reorders-pixels-in-your-photos/ And in Andrew Richardson's "Data-driven graphic design" book > http://www.bloomsbury.com/cw/data-driven-graphic-design/ Also discover a lot of nice comments on the App Store, such as: "Love it This app is pretty awesome. If you like creating glitch art type stuff then get this app, it's a lot of fun to mess around with. Great job." by BinaryxSunset - Version 2.24 - 03/06/2016 "Unique like mini pieces of art […] Very unique photography idea!" by Katherine717 - Version 2.24 - Sep 8, 2015 "It's Simple, Random Fun […] This is what I consider a novelty app" by Deeashley - Version 2.2 - Aug 19, 2015 "Surprisingly impressive!" by MadameBerry - Version 2.0 - Feb 16, 2015 "I want to give it six stars" by Long words - Version 2.0 - Dec 10, 2014 "Very impressed" by 4637bob - Version 2.0 - Dec 2, 2014 #PixelArt #RealityIsOverrated #GoMakeArt #PixelisData

About

KinoGlitch

Create dynamic 3D videos and images with glitch effects. Apply numerous grid presets and adjust object transparency, blending, and movement. Enhance your creations with over 50 controllable effects.

Highlights
  • 3D object creation for videos and images
  • 200+ grid presets
  • Adjustable grid divisions and intensity
  • Object transparency and blending controls
  • Record 3D object movement
  • 50+ controllable video effects
Features
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Turn ordinary footage into a moving digital sculpture. KinoGlitch transforms your photos, videos, and live camera into responsive 3D meshes and particle scenes, with 180+ grid and shape presets ready to bend into surreal loops, music visuals, experimental art, and scroll-stopping edits that feel unmistakably yours. Go from subtle to beautifully broken with precise controls for grid density, depth, intensity, smoothing, lighting, glow, textures, blending, backgrounds, opacity, and animation. Isolate subjects, import or generate depth maps, sync motion to your video’s soundtrack or microphone, and finish with 240+ distortion effects plus 120+ color looks. Draw custom curves to make effect parameters evolve across every frame. Start creating for free and save your first pieces. When you’re ready for unlimited saves, unlock KinoGlitch Pro with your choice of a subscription or a one-time purchase. Find inspiration at @kinoglitch on Instagram. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pixel is Data4 screens
KinoGlitch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel is Data at none against KinoGlitch's 3. Pixel is Data also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). KinoGlitch's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (98 vs 25). On price, review sentiment, 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. KinoGlitch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Pixel is Data asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KinoGlitch holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 98 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Pixel is Data's written reviews are positive against 85% of KinoGlitch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel is Data ships an update every 10 days, KinoGlitch every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Pixel is Data versus KinoGlitch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel is DataKinoGlitch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25 ratings)4.7 (98 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2598 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB233 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthieu Savarytalonsodev

Customer experience

Pixel is Data

All ratings25 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%

KinoGlitch

All ratings98 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral1.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral2.6%
Negative12.8%

In-app purchases

None

Pixel is Data

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

KinoGlitch

Subscriptions2
  • KinoGlitch PRO3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • KinoGlitch PRO$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • KinoGlitch PRO$7.99

Questions

Is Pixel is Data free?
Pixel is Data is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KinoGlitch free?
KinoGlitch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel is Data or KinoGlitch?
KinoGlitch is rated higher. Pixel is Data averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while KinoGlitch averages 4.7 from 98 ratings.
Do Pixel is Data or KinoGlitch have ads?
Neither Pixel is Data nor KinoGlitch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel is Data or KinoGlitch?
Pixel is Data ships an update every 10 days, and KinoGlitch every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pixel is Data was updated on September 22, 2026 and KinoGlitch on October 11, 2026.

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