# Patchd vs Bitrot

The clearest difference is price: Bitrot at Free against Patchd's $4.99. Patchd's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Bitrot is free to download; Patchd costs $4.99 up front. Bitrot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Patchd asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Patchd against 5.0 for Bitrot. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patchd | Bitrot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchd-video-fx-playground/id6760680171/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitrot-glitch-photo-editor/id6782186021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 133 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ibrahim Sefa Tuna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877553788) | [William Shouldis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1846001135) |

## What reviewers say

### Patchd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchd-video-fx-playground/id6760680171)

Create unique visual art from photos and videos using a vast library of effects. Design custom camera filters by layering modules or let AI generate them from text descriptions. Edit and export for various social media formats.

**Highlights:** Custom camera FX from 100+ layers, AI-generated effects from text prompts, Layered effects for person, background, or frame, Video editor with beat-synced templates, Re-patch existing video clips, Live camera effects reacting to user, Photo editing and composition tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bitrot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitrot-glitch-photo-editor/id6782186021)

Create unique, textured images with a variety of destructive and retro effects. This app offers layered editing, masking, and precise control over pixel manipulation, all processed locally on your device. Enhance your photos with film-style presets, custom text, and collage tools.

**Highlights:** Layered effect stacking, Masking to subject/background, Dither, glitch, and pixelate effects, VHS and CRT style looks, Hand-drawn warp and liquify, Film-style color grading, Collage and text tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Supporter Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patchd free?

Patchd costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bitrot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Patchd or Bitrot?

Patchd and Bitrot are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Patchd or Bitrot have ads?

Neither Patchd nor Bitrot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Patchd or Bitrot?

Patchd ships an update weekly, and Bitrot weekly. Most recently, Patchd was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bitrot on October 12, 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.*