Comparison

Pixel is Data vs GlitchCam

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

GlitchCam

Transform your videos into unique works of art with a vast collection of psychedelic, glitch, and VHS filters. Apply effects in real-time while recording or editing to create nostalgic home movies and eye-catching vlogs. Export in full HD and share your creations instantly.

Highlights
  • 100+ Glitch, VHS, and Psychedelic Filters
  • Real-time effect application
  • Retro VHS Camcorder simulation
  • Zoom lens functionality
  • Full HD 1080p export
  • Direct sharing to social media
Features
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100+ Psychedelic, Glitch & VHS Filters to highlight your video. With GlitchCam, you can distort plain video recording to video art easily. Download it to ignite your creativity. Enjoy your own vlog creation and amaze friends! ● Real time effects Just one tap to apply filters or effects while taking snaps. Slide to choose multi effects. Even offer photo camera to capture very moment during the recording. ● Glitch video effects - Retro VHS, Chrome, Shadow, RGB - VCR, Old TV, Noise, Monitor, glitter - HeartBeat, Soul, Vibrate, Xray, Neon - Noise, Mirror, Wave, Droste, Negative - Pixel, Cyber, Moire, Psychedelic - More digital glitches and trippy effects... ● Retro VHS Camcorder 80s & 90s Retro mania sweeps fashion world again. Videos were rough and frame-skipped, but in its unique vintage fashion. With GlitchCam, you can make home movies that look like nostalgic videotapes which has been stored for at least 30 years. ● Other Features - No signup or account needed, just open to start creating - Zoom lens to hype up those truly funny, embarrassing moments! - Selfie Mode - Export full HD videos in 1080p - Share it with your friends on Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, Tumblr etc. - Simple design and easy to use GlitchCam Pro Subscription --------------------------- GlitchCam offers a subscription option: $7.99/year. You can try free trial with all features available. GlitchCam subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and it will be charged through your iTunes account 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 on the $7.99/year basis. Subscriptions may be 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 that publication, where applicable. -Terms of Use https://inshot.cc/terms/terms.pdf -Privacy Policy https://inshot.cc/terms/privacy.pdf Feel free to contact us: collageteam.feedback@gmail.com Your problems or suggestions are always welcomed!

Screenshots

Pixel is Data4 screens
GlitchCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pixel is Data at none against GlitchCam's 1. Pixel is Data also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (83% vs 66%). GlitchCam's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (1.5K 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GlitchCam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. Pixel is Data asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GlitchCam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlitchCam has 1.5K ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Pixel is Data's written reviews are positive against 66% of GlitchCam's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pixel is Data ships an update every 10 days, GlitchCam every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Pixel is Data versus GlitchCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixel is DataGlitchCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (25 ratings)4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better66.3% of reviews
Number of ratings251.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthieu SavarySHANTANU PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Pixel is Data

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

GlitchCam

All ratings1,501 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral9.6%
Negative24.1%

Bugs and requests

Pixel is Data

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GlitchCam

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Video saving issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • Inability to access photo library

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add search bar to choose songs
  • Allow adding text to videos
  • Improve ability to control glitch effects
  • Offer one-time purchase option instead of subscription

In-app purchases

None

Pixel is Data

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GlitchCam

Subscriptions1
  • GlitchCam - Video Effects7 Days trial$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Pixel is Data free?
Pixel is Data is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlitchCam free?
GlitchCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pixel is Data or GlitchCam?
GlitchCam is rated higher. Pixel is Data averages 4.4 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while GlitchCam averages 4.7 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Pixel is Data or GlitchCam have ads?
Neither Pixel is Data nor GlitchCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pixel is Data or GlitchCam?
Pixel is Data ships an update every 10 days, and GlitchCam every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pixel is Data was updated on October 9, 2026 and GlitchCam on October 22, 2026.

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