# Pixel is Data vs GlitchCam

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel is Data | GlitchCam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-is-data/id622378844/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitchcam-video-effects/id1447083274/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 66.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 8 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthieu Savary](https://appshunter.io/developer/548961996) | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel is Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-is-data/id622378844)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### GlitchCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitchcam-video-effects/id1447083274)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GlitchCam - Video Effects | $7.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Awesome effects and filters
- 🎨 Helps make creative videos
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎥 Good for making TikTok/Instagram videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Limited recording time
- 🙄 Watermark not removable even with premium

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*