Comparison

GlassVFX vs Dot It

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Node graph editor
  • Real-time preview
  • 170+ nodes
  • GPU-powered rendering
  • Live camera input
  • Video export up to 4K
Features
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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.

About

Dot It

Features
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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.

Screenshots

GlassVFX3 screens
Dot It3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GlassVFX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dot It asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GlassVFX versus Dot It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlassVFXDot It
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSXP StudioGennaro Liguori

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GlassVFX

One-time1
  • Subjective Pro$9.99
None

Dot It

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GlassVFX free?
GlassVFX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot It free?
Dot It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GlassVFX or Dot It have ads?
Neither GlassVFX nor Dot It shows ads.

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