# SCN vs Filter Stack

The clearest difference is rating: Filter Stack at 4.7 against SCN's 3.4. Filter Stack also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 68 months) and ratings volume (304 vs 27). SCN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Filter Stack sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. SCN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Filter Stack holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filter Stack has 304 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of SCN's written reviews are positive against 64% of Filter Stack's.

SCN ships an update every 68 months, Filter Stack fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SCN | Filter Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scn-distort-your-view/id992290772/reviews) | **[4.7 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filter-stack-glitch-effects/id1436591247/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **304** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **64.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 68 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 0 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dominik Seibold](https://appshunter.io/developer/354153084) | [Ralph Hubner](https://appshunter.io/developer/396348684) |

## What reviewers say

### SCN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scn-distort-your-view/id992290772)

Easily distort your photos with unique scanning effects. Explore various scan modes, gyroscope control, and color options to create visually striking images. Use live mode to apply distortions to your real-time camera view.

**Highlights:** Multiple scan modes (SYNC, SEQUENCE, OFFSET), Live camera distortion, Gyroscope control for movement, Adjustable image position, rotation, and scale, Customizable aspect ratio and background, Scan duration and smoothing options

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Filter Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/filter-stack-glitch-effects/id1436591247)

Transform your photos and videos into unique digital art with a wide array of glitch and aesthetic filters. This editor allows for stacking multiple effects, real-time control, and adding custom text to your creations.

**Highlights:** Digital glitch effects, 3D wave art transformations, Color distortions, VHS looks, Stack multiple effects, Real-time effect control, Add glitchy text

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| More Fonts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pixabay Search | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Filters | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra Layers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Access | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great glitch effects
- 👍 Simple UI
- 👍 Good quality effects
- 👍 Allows quality/size choice on export
- 👍 Easy to understand UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot open photo albums
- 🐛 Terrible, useless selector
- 🐛 Cannot play videos
- 🐛 Does not let edit/save regular photos
- 🐛 Does not export 4k

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot open photo albums
- Cannot play videos
- Saving photos results in a different image
- Cannot save photo without also saving a video version
- No save feature, only share

**Requested features**

- Key frame feature for tuning effects
- Export as GIF option
- Ability to save filters for later use
- Add number values to slides for precise control
- Ability to 'mute' an effect without clearing it or setting strength to 0


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SCN free?

SCN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Filter Stack free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SCN or Filter Stack?

Filter Stack is rated higher. SCN averages 3.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Filter Stack averages 4.7 from 304 ratings.

### Do SCN or Filter Stack have ads?

Neither SCN nor Filter Stack shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SCN or Filter Stack?

SCN ships an update every 68 months, and Filter Stack fortnightly. Most recently, SCN was updated on October 2, 2026 and Filter Stack on September 23, 2026.

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