Comparison

Sparkl vs Image95.exe

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

Head to head
About

Sparkl

Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Retro filters
  • Vintage tones
  • Orkut-era vibes
  • Soft flashes
  • Dreamy effects
  • Nostalgic look
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Sparkl4 screens
Image95.exe4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sparkl ships an update daily, Image95.exe every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Sparkl versus Image95.exe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparklImage95.exe
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCelesta GamesDaniele Ventura Batista

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Sparkl

Subscriptions2
  • Sparkl Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Sparkl Pro Annual$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Image95.exe

Subscriptions1
  • Image95 Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Image95 Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Sparkl free?
Sparkl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Image95.exe free?
Image95.exe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sparkl or Image95.exe have ads?
Both Sparkl and Image95.exe show ads.
Which is updated more often, Sparkl or Image95.exe?
Sparkl ships an update daily, and Image95.exe every 10 days. Most recently, Sparkl was updated on November 5, 2026 and Image95.exe on November 10, 2026.

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