# Glassy vs XianNow Camera

The clearest difference is update cadence: XianNow Camera at every 2 days against Glassy's every 9 days. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Glassy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and XianNow Camera sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Glassy against 5.0 for XianNow Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Glassy ships an update every 9 days, XianNow Camera every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glassy | XianNow Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassy-carousel-maker/id6780222807/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiannow-camera/id6814311061/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 310 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [伟滔 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854271192) | [月 韩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889796742) |

## What reviewers say

### Glassy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassy-carousel-maker/id6780222807)

Transform your photos and Live Photos into dynamic visual cards with real-time data stickers and a unique liquid glass aesthetic. Add context like weather, music, or location to your memories. Create polished, modern designs with customizable templates and layered depth for sharing.

**Highlights:** Dynamic data stickers (weather, music, location), Liquid glass visual style, Layered depth and foreground/background effects, Export as images, videos, or Live Photos, Customizable templates, Animated stickers and effects

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glassy Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Glassy Plus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### XianNow Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xiannow-camera/id6814311061)

Apply creative looks, filters, and text directly in the camera's live view. Design your own unique styles and enhance photos with dynamic atmospheres based on local weather. All creations are stored locally on your device.

**Highlights:** Live camera creative looks, Customizable filters and text, Weather-based atmosphere effects, Save and manage personal looks, Local photo storage, Optional film packs

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 小卷 · 20张胶卷 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 标准卷 · 50张胶卷 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 大卷 · 120张胶卷 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 囤一屋子 · 1000张胶卷 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Glassy free?

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

### Is XianNow Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Glassy or XianNow Camera?

Glassy and XianNow Camera are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Glassy or XianNow Camera have ads?

Neither Glassy nor XianNow Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Glassy or XianNow Camera?

Glassy ships an update every 9 days, and XianNow Camera every 2 days. Most recently, Glassy was updated on October 28, 2026 and XianNow Camera on October 29, 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.*