Pixel is Data vs KinoGlitch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Photo data reinterpretation
- Preset parameter selection
- Customizable processing parameters
- Abstract art creation
- Experimental visual effects
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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
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.
- 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
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Turn your photos, videos and live camera into glitch art, moving 3D sculptures and visuals that react to sound. KinoGlitch is a creative playground for images in motion. Break a portrait into glowing particles, bend a scene through glass, stretch movement with slit-scan effects or build a look with layers, masks and text transformed by effects. Start with a preset, then shape it into something of your own. TURN IMAGES INTO 3D ART Transform photos and videos into sculptural meshes with 180+ grid and shape presets. Control depth, density, lighting and glow, then explore your scene from different angles. Add textures and backgrounds to develop your composition. CREATE WITH PARTICLES Rebuild your image with dots, rings, sparks, squares, diamonds or ASCII characters. Adjust particle size, depth and glow to move between delicate point clouds and bold digital textures. LET SOUND DRIVE THE LOOK Make meshes and particles respond to your video's audio or the microphone. In the Effects editor, let audio drive individual effect parameters, or draw custom curves to control how they change over time. EXPLORE 250+ EFFECTS AND OVERLAYS Experiment with RGB separation, pixel sorting, slit scan, glass refraction, mirrors, tunnels, waves, halftones and more. Combine distortion with 190+ color looks, including Neon, Cyber, Tokyo, Pale and Tint. BUILD YOUR EFFECTS IN LAYERS Choose when effects appear with a dedicated video timeline. Combine two effect tracks over your base look, apply shape masks and add text. Place words before an effect to distort them with the image, or keep them on top for a clean title. SEE IT THROUGH YOUR CAMERA Preview and record 3D mesh, particle and glitch effects as you shoot. Experiment with movement, light and sound in real time. SET YOUR ART IN MOTION Animate your 3D scene around different axes and record a full rotation. Save images and videos for music visuals, experimental films, digital artwork and social posts. KinoGlitch works on iPhone and iPad. Start creating for free with limited saves. KinoGlitch PRO unlocks unlimited saves, with subscription and one-time purchase options. Find inspiration on Instagram: @kinoglitch Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Pixel is Data ships an update every 10 days, KinoGlitch every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixel is Data | KinoGlitch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (25 ratings) | 4.7 (98 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 85.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 | 98 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 230 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthieu Savary | talonsodev |
Customer experience
Pixel is Data
KinoGlitch
In-app purchases
Pixel is Data
No in-app purchases
KinoGlitch
- KinoGlitch PRO3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- KinoGlitch PRO$4.991 Year
- KinoGlitch PRO$7.99








