Sparkl vs Image95.exe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sparkl
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Sparkl turns any photo into a sparkly, animated Y2K profile pic in seconds. Pick a photo, choose a preset, stack on glitter — and export a PFP that actually moves. No account, no uploads: everything happens right on your phone. Y2K PRESETS One-tap looks straight out of 2003: dreamy soft-glow, crunchy digicam, frosted chrome and more. An intensity slider tunes both the filter and the effects, from a subtle shimmer to full disco ball. ANIMATED OVERLAYS Looping sparkle shimmer, glitter rain, VHS flicker and glow pulse — rendered as perfectly seamless loops, so your PFP never stutters. CUTE STICKER PACKS Stars, butterflies, coquette bows, chrome hearts, flames and cyber gems. Drag, resize and rotate them right on the canvas with one finger. EXPORT ANYWHERE • GIF — for Discord and anywhere animated avatars live • MP4 — for apps that want video • Live Photo — set it as a wallpaper or share straight from Photos • PNG — a crisp still, circle- or square-cropped SPARKL PRO Unlock every preset, overlay and sticker pack with Sparkl Pro (weekly with a 3-day free trial, or yearly). Don't want to subscribe? Watch a short ad to unlock any single pack free for 24 hours. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your photos never leave your device. No sign-up, no tracking of your content — just sparkle. Make your profile pic the main character again SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Sparkl Pro is an auto-renewable subscription, available as: • Sparkl Pro Weekly — $3.99/week, including a 3-day free trial • Sparkl Pro Annual — $24.99/year Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically at the same price and duration unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings; any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://sparkl-privacy.vercel.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Image95.exe
Apply retro filters, vintage tones, and overlays to your photos for an early 2000s aesthetic. Achieve soft flashes, dreamy effects, and a nostalgic look with this easy-to-use application.
- Retro filters
- Vintage tones
- Orkut-era vibes
- Soft flashes
- Dreamy effects
- Nostalgic look
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Bring back the early 2000s! Edit your photos with retro filters, vintage tones, and overlays inspired by old cameras and Orkut-era vibes. Soft flashes, dreamy effects, and that perfect nostalgic look, all in one simple app. Terms of Use (EULA)): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sparkl at daily against Image95.exe's every 10 days. Image95.exe's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Sparkl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Image95.exe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sparkl ships an update daily, Image95.exe every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sparkl | Image95.exe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Celesta Games | Daniele Ventura Batista |
In-app purchases
Sparkl
- Sparkl Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Sparkl Pro Annual$24.991 Year
Image95.exe
- Image95 Monthly$2.991 Month
- Image95 Pro$9.99









