# GradientMaker vs Glitch Art Studio

The clearest difference is rating: Glitch Art Studio at 4.7 against GradientMaker's 3.7. Glitch Art Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 32 months). GradientMaker's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GradientMaker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Glitch Art Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Glitch Art Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Glitch Art Studio has 14K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of GradientMaker's written reviews are positive against 76% of Glitch Art Studio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GradientMaker ships an update every 32 months, Glitch Art Studio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GradientMaker | Glitch Art Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradientmaker-pro-image-fx/id984991828/reviews) | **[4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitch-art-studio-cam-effects/id1434795782/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 76.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 27 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [orbosphere](https://appshunter.io/developer/557069087) | [NET Sigma](https://appshunter.io/developer/980884109) |

## What reviewers say

### GradientMaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradientmaker-pro-image-fx/id984991828)

Create stunning color gradients and blur effects for photos and wallpapers. Customize colors with an advanced picker and import images to apply unique effects. Save creations in wallpaper or full image sizes.

**Highlights:** Customizable color gradients, Adjustable blur effects, Import photos for customization, Wallpaper creation mode, Random gradient generation, Dual sizing modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Glitch Art Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitch-art-studio-cam-effects/id1434795782)

Transform your photos and videos with a vast collection of exclusive glitch art effects. Apply analog and digital noise, VHS distortions, datamoshing, and more. Customize your edits with a range of adjustments and blend modes for unique visual creations.

**Highlights:** Extensive library of exclusive glitch effects, Apply effects to photos and videos, More than 30 presets, Save edits as animated GIFs, Mask mode for selective filter application, Adjustments for blur, color, and more, 20+ original color filters

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glitch Art Studio - PRO | $7.99 | per month |
| Glitch Art Studio - PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| Glitch Art Effects & Filters | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent value
- 🎨 Highly customizable effects
- 🚀 Powerful features
- 💡 Innovative glitch effects
- 🎨 Diverse filter options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Exporting issues (crashes, quality loss)
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🔒 Difficult to use certain tools (text, masking)
- 🐛 Stability issues (crashes, bugs)

**Reported bugs**

- Exporting videos gets stuck at 98%
- Black and white videos turn green when saved
- Inability to save custom presets
- Crashes when importing large files

**Requested features**

- Add ability to layer effects and adjust order
- Improve video export quality and stability
- Add more free effects and filters
- Implement cloud/preset sync functionality
- Add timeline controls and keyframing for effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GradientMaker free?

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

### Is Glitch Art Studio free?

Glitch Art Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GradientMaker or Glitch Art Studio?

Glitch Art Studio is rated higher. GradientMaker averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Glitch Art Studio averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do GradientMaker or Glitch Art Studio have ads?

GradientMaker shows ads; Glitch Art Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, GradientMaker or Glitch Art Studio?

GradientMaker ships an update every 32 months, and Glitch Art Studio monthly. Most recently, GradientMaker was updated on October 1, 2026 and Glitch Art Studio on October 21, 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.*