Poloska vs SLIT_STUDIO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Poloska
This app transforms your phone into a slit-scan camera, capturing continuous slices of time to create surreal and dynamic images. Explore motion, distortion, and unique visual effects to unleash your creativity in photography.
- Slit-scan photography
- Dynamic image creation
- Motion and distortion effects
- Horizontal and vertical scanning
- Creative photo manipulation
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Experience time in a whole new way! Poloska transforms your iPhone into a slit-scan camera, letting you take surreal and mesmerizing pictures like never before. Rather than taking a single snapshot, Poloska records continuous slices of time, creating dynamic images that reveal motion, distortion, and unique visual effects. Unleash your creativity and have fun with photography! How it works: - Slit-scan magic: Poloska captures hundreds of frames per second, extracting a narrow slice from each frame and merging them into one flowing image. The longer you shoot, the wider your final image will be. - Unleash your creativity: Capture images of stretched cars, melting landscapes, or warped portraits—your imagination is the limit. - Customizable viewport: Choose between horizontal or vertical scanning to shape your shot just the way you want. - Pro tip: For the best results, use a tripod to stabilize your shots and unlock even more incredible effects. Download Poloska today and start bending time with your photos!
SLIT_STUDIO
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Tired of ordinary photos? Step into a new dimension of visual expression with SLIT_STUDIO, the high-performance slit-scan camera app that transforms reality into art. SLIT_STUDIO isn’t just another camera app. It’s a powerful tool for creative exploration. Its high-performance engine ensures smooth, real-time slit-scan effects, allowing you to capture dynamic moments with breathtaking distortions of time and space. And with its deeply customizable options, you are in complete control. Experiment with parameters to sculpt your visuals exactly as you envision them. From subtle time-slices to dramatic warping effects, SLIT_STUDIO empowers you to: - Transform Landscapes: Turn ordinary scenes into dynamic, flowing works of art. - Create Surreal Portraits: Stretch and distort faces for captivating and otherworldly portraits. - Experiment with Motion: Capture movement in unique and mesmerizing ways. - Create Abstract Art: Experiment with visual distortion and abstraction. Key Features: - High-Performance Engine: Up to 4K/120 fps, 1080p/240 fps real-time capturing. - Capture images and videos at the same time. - Capture long slit-scan image: Up to 60000 pixels for long side. - Highly Customizable: Adjust slit parameters, directions, speeds, and more to achieve your artistic vision. - Intuitive Interface: Easy to use yet powerful, designed for both beginners and experienced photographers. - Easy to manage: Easily preview your unique slit-scan art with ease. SLIT_STUDIO is your gateway to a world of visual art. Download now and start bending reality to your creative will!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Poloska at none against SLIT_STUDIO's 2. Poloska also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). SLIT_STUDIO's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support 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. SLIT_STUDIO sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Poloska asks for nothing beyond the download.
Poloska ships an update every 4 months, SLIT_STUDIO fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Poloska | SLIT_STUDIO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (76 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 76 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NIKITA SHANIN | Jinyu Meng |
In-app purchases
Poloska
No in-app purchases
SLIT_STUDIO
- Tip Developer$0.99
- Full Version$5.99









