Pixel is Data vs Glitchshop
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
Glitchshop
Create unique photos and videos with a wide range of glitch and retro-style filters. Apply over 80 effects like VHS, RGB shift, and old TV intros. Customize effects by touching the screen or apply them to existing media.
- 80+ Glitch Effects
- Glitch Camera
- Glitch Maker
- Adjustable Effect Parameters
- Apply to Photos & Videos
- VHS, RGB Shift, Old TV Effects
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Glitchshop is glitch camera & maker that allow you to apply amazing glitch filter on your photos & videos. ►Features ● 80 + Glitch Effects (Support on Glitch Cam & Maker & Intro Maker) - GLITCH - VHS - OLD TV INTRO EFFECTS - RGB SHIFT - NIGHT VISION - HATCH - RAIN - WATER DROP - STROBE - ASCII - CGA ..... ● Glitch Camera The App support 80 + amazing glitch effects. You can adjust glitch effect parameters for touching screen. ● Glitch Maker You can easily apply glitch effects on your photos & videos from Camera Roll. THANKS FOR DOWNLOAD OUR APP. GlitchShop App offers auto-renewing subscriptions: Monthly Subscription: 3 days free trial, then $1.99/month Yearly Subscription: 3 days free trial, then $9.99/year Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions maybe managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to our subscription. Terms of Use: https://kamon23.wordpress.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy: https://kamon23.wordpress.com/policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel is Data at none against Glitchshop's 4. Pixel is Data also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.2). Glitchshop's advantage is ratings volume (329 vs 25). On price, 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. Glitchshop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pixel is Data asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pixel is Data holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glitchshop has 329 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Pixel is Data's written reviews are positive against 72% of Glitchshop's.
Pixel is Data ships an update every 10 days, Glitchshop every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixel is Data | Glitchshop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (25 ratings) — better | 4.2 (329 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 71.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 25 | 329 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matthieu Savary | RO IT Consulting LLC |
Customer experience
Pixel is Data
Glitchshop
Bugs and requests
Pixel is Data
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Glitchshop
Reported bugs
4 issues- Filters not working as expected
- Inability to save/export videos
- Camera flipping not functioning
- Subscription issues and loss of access
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to adjust effect intensity/strength
- Allow combining multiple effects
- Implement more customization options like color palettes
- Add randomness sliders for effects
- Make effects reactive to music/audio
In-app purchases
Pixel is Data
No in-app purchases
Glitchshop
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Glitchshop Pro Version3 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription$11.991 Year
- UNLIMITED ACCESS$19.99
