GlassVFX vs Dot It
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GlassVFX
Create real-time visual effects, shaders, and interactive experiences using a node graph editor. This tool leverages Apple technologies for a seamless workflow on Mac, iPad, and iPhone, offering over 170 nodes and GPU-powered rendering without requiring any coding.
- Node graph editor
- Real-time preview
- 170+ nodes
- GPU-powered rendering
- Live camera input
- Video export up to 4K
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One ecosystem. One canvas. Connect everything. GlassVFX is a real-time visual effects tool for Mac, iPad, and iPhone, built entirely on Apple technologies. Create visual effects, shaders, and interactive experiences through a node graph editor with a beautiful Liquid Glass interface. Connect nodes, see results instantly. No code required. NODE-BASED WORKFLOW - 170+ nodes: math, effects, rendering, particles, geometry, camera, transforms, and more - Real-time preview — see every change as you make it TAP INTO YOUR DEVICE - Live camera feed as a texture input (front or back) - Audio input with frequency band analysis for reactive visuals - MIDI controller support with note, CC, and pitch bend - CoreML model inference GPU-POWERED - Metal rendering with real-time shader compilation - GPU particle system with gravity, drag, turbulence, and emission shapes - Video export in H.264, HEVC, ProRes 422, and ProRes 4444 up to 4K CREATE AND SHARE - 50+ sample projects to learn from and remix - Subgraphs for organizing complex graphs into reusable components - Export presets for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube aspect ratios - Portable .subjective project format PLATFORMS - Mac: macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later. Apple Silicon recommended. - iPad: iPadOS 18 or later. - iPhone: iOS 18 or later. iPhone 12 or newer. One-time purchase. No subscription. No ads.
Dot It
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Dot It. turns any photo into a stunning dot art composition — a halftone effect tool built for people who see design in everything. Upload any image from your library and watch it transform into a grid of perfectly placed dots. Whether you want a clean monochrome print aesthetic, a vibrant pixel-sampled artwork, or a gradient-blended composition drawn from the photo's own palette — Dot It. gives you full creative control in seconds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dot It at none against GlassVFX's 1. GlassVFX's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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. GlassVFX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dot It asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | GlassVFX | Dot It |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SXP Studio | Gennaro Liguori |
In-app purchases
GlassVFX
- Subjective Pro$9.99
Dot It
No in-app purchases









