# Gloss Studio vs Tint

Gloss Studio and Tint both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Gloss Studio's written reviews are positive against 83% of Tint's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gloss Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Tint sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Gloss Studio against 4.7 for Tint. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 71 and 64 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Gloss Studio's written reviews are positive against 83% of Tint's.

Gloss Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Tint every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gloss Studio | Tint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloss-studio/id6448875676/reviews)** | [4.7 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tint-photo-editor/id6449849824/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **71** | 64 |
| Positive reviews | **94.9% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 458 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gloss Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816725721) | [Tint Visuals LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690860163) |

## What reviewers say

### Gloss Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gloss-studio/id6448875676)

This app offers a digital darkroom for film emulation with cult favorite film-inspired presets for photos and videos. It provides professional editing tools and batch editing capabilities to perfect your content with a nostalgic film aesthetic.

**Highlights:** Film-inspired presets, Digital darkroom for film emulation, Professional editing adjustments, Real film grain effect, Batch editing for photos and videos, Light leaks & dust effects

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| All Access Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Aesthetic and unique filters
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎨 Great for social media content
- 💡 Innovative editing features (Blur, Grain, HSL)
- 🚀 Replaces other editing apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Limited free options
- 💸 Subscription is expensive
- 🚫 No free trial for premium
- 🤔 Hard to justify subscription for casual users

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive app
- Settings app not functional
- Locked features without clear subscription option

**Requested features**

- More free options/presets
- Grit options
- More dark room options
- Trash bin or recently deleted folder


### Tint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tint-photo-editor/id6449849824)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools to enhance your photos, from basic adjustments to advanced creative effects. Explore a wide range of presets and textures to transform your images and organize your work with ease. Designed for a streamlined editing experience.

**Highlights:** Presets, Crop and Straighten, Exposure, Saturation, Brightness, Contrast, HSL and Curve adjustments, Blur, Grain, and Warp effects, Film, Gradient, and Paper Textures, Photo Organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gloss Studio free?

Gloss Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tint free?

Tint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gloss Studio or Tint?

Gloss Studio is rated higher. Gloss Studio averages 4.8 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while Tint averages 4.7 from 64 ratings.

### Do Gloss Studio or Tint have ads?

Neither Gloss Studio nor Tint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gloss Studio or Tint?

Gloss Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tint every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gloss Studio was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tint on November 3, 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.*