# Sparkle Effects - Glitter FX

> Add sparkle effects to pics!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1333449781](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1333449781)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1333449781`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Grassapper LLC
- **Category:** Photo & Video
- **Rating:** 4.40 / 5 (10,471 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** 2019-01-19
- **First published:** 2018-01-17
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sparkle-effects-glitter-fx/id1333449781)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.grassapper.com/application-privacy-policy](https://www.grassapper.com/application-privacy-policy)

## Description

Sparkle Effects - Glitter FX lets you add sparkles and bling to photos and videos in a snap. Shoot live, or upload from your gallery, and apply dazzling glitter to any subject.

Swipe to switch effects, adjust intensity and aspect ratio, and easily share to text, email, Facebook, Instagram, and more. Point the camera at shiny objects and watch sparkling effects take over to create fun, eye-catching visuals.

## Rankings

- #17,984 — Overall
- #70 — effect

## Review summary

User reviews repeatedly condemn Sparkle Effects as unusable and deceptive. Key issues include being forced to leave a 5‑star review to unlock features, paying for an ad‑free or expanded experience that still shows ads, and a lack of meaningful free functionality. Additional complaints cite crashes, poor or misleading behavior compared to advertised capabilities, and limited control over sparkle placement. Overall sentiment is strongly negative with frequent calls for refunds.

### Cons

- Forcing users to leave a 5‑star rating to unlock or use features (appears in multiple reviews)
- Ads persist even after paying or the app is not ad‑free when purchased
- No usable features available from the free version; paywall blocks functionality
- Crash/stability issues (app crashes on open)
- Limited sparkle customization; cannot move/place sparkles as desired and placements often unwanted

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1333449781)