# Baotu: Meme & VFX Video Editor — Video Effects & FX Camera

> Video editor for creating "thug life" style prank videos with effects. (iPhone/iPad app by 晓航 郑.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baotu-meme-and-vfx-video-editor/id1220418621 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [晓航 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350845490)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 193 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 92 MB
- Languages: Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish, Korean
- Released: 2017-03-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baotu-meme-and-vfx-video-editor/id1220418621/reviews.md

## What is Baotu?

Thug Life Video Maker is a video editor app that can create funny video with thug life style effects. You can create thug life moment at video frame with stickers(sunglasses, gold necklace etc.), sticker animation, video filters, video zoom effect, background music to video.

ThugLife Editor
Photo Editing
• Add thug life stickers
• Add filters
• HD Export

Video Editing
• Take video from photo library or camera
• Select specific video frame you want to edit
• Add thug life stickers
• Add video filters
• Add animation to stickers
• Add background music to thug moment
• Preview video in real time without waiting
• Export HD resolution video

Cutout Camera
• Capture video with cutout mask photo and make funny emotions
• You can custom cutout image

Shooting Star
• Make shooting star video effect
• Select a video and cutout a frame image then make video effects

Wasted Editor
• 3 steps to create wasted style video
• Apply fancy filters to effect video
• Change wasted text with various styles
• Adjust effect video speed to slower or faster
• HD Resolution video export

ASCII Editor
• One step to convert photo or video to ascii picture, like a programmer coding
• Support photo and video editing
• Change font size

Shadow Effects
• Clone multiple yourself in your video and walk over to dismiss the shadows
• You can create no limited shadows count
• Create a shadow with sectional drawing and auto setup shadow position,size,time
• You can also change the shadow start time

Automatic subscription content:
Unlimited access - access to all features of the full version, monthly updates to app content

The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account when you confirm your purchase, and the subscription will be automatically renewed unless you cancel your subscription at least 24 hours in advance of your current subscription. Your account will be deducted from your package within 24 hours of the end of the current subscription period. After purchase, you can manage or turn off automatic renewal at any time in the Apple ID account settings.

Privacy Policy : https://share.note.youdao.com/s/Flds9skG
Terms of Service : https://share.note.youdao.com/s/WEw2zQmA

## Key features

- Thug life stickers and animations
- Video filters and zoom effects
- Background music addition
- Cutout camera effects
- Shooting star video effects
- Wasted style video editing
- ASCII art conversion

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month VIP | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Year VIP | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access | $24.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 72)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baotu-meme-and-vfx-video-editor/id1220418621/reviews.md

### 2/5 — It would be great if the music library had SOME songs without profanity.

*2023-10-05*

Very easy to use! Pretty cool. The music selections could be a tad bigger and consistent.

### 5/5 — Nice and intuitive

*2023-03-01, version 5.2.0*

Works great

### 1/5 — Terrible app, doesn't work.

*2022-12-13*

App is terrible. Doesn't work at all and no instructions. Full of ads. Clickbait app.

### 1/5 — Worked As Advertised During Free Trial

*2021-12-20*

Software Updated IOS 15.2 WELL BEFORE downloaded Thug Life App. Worked as advertised during Free Trial.
Was impressed and paid annual price $19.99 and now app does not animate or save a Video. It saves PHOTO to my Apple PHOTOS.
Unable to email developer due to APP email issues and blaming me for email issues. Unless Thug Life App works as advertised, I am requesting a full refund.

### 5/5 — Adam yapmış be

*2021-07-02, version 5.0.0*

Bazı şeyler ücretli ama harbi güzel uygulama

### 1/5 — I hate it!

*2021-06-13*

I download the app but then I tried to make a video but then when I tried to make a thug life video it kept kicking me out numerous times and I was so sick of it and then I deleted it off my iPad, I will give this a one star enless someone fix this please

### 3/5 — Major animation glitch

*2021-06-07*

LOVE this app, but the 3 star rating is because there is a major glitch. When I preview the video , everything works as it should. When I actually save the video to my phone it shows the animations right from the start of the video, not when the music and zooming effect plays.
Please sort this out!

### 4/5 — Great Thug Life App

*2021-03-03*

Love the app. Much easier to use than other thug life apps & they have a great sticker selection. 

My only complaint is they need more songs.
I went to my settings to add permissions like the app says, but theres no music permissions option there in the settings. 

Once they fix this they deserve 5 stars

### 1/5 — Rubbish

*2021-01-11*

Used to be able to do a video on this - now cant

### 1/5 — Misleading subscription

*2020-09-09*

App worked fine however the app itself gave the user no way to unsubscribe before payment. Further to that, the app actually indicated the I needed to ‘restore purchases’. Misleading and suggest an in app method to End trial.

## Frequently asked questions about Baotu

### What kind of videos can I create with this app?

This app allows you to create "thug life" style videos, which are often humorous and meme-like. You can add various "thug life" themed stickers, animations, filters, and background music to your video clips.

### What are the key editing features available?

Key features include adding "thug life" stickers like sunglasses and gold necklaces, applying video filters, sticker animations, video zoom effects, and background music. You can also create "wasted" style videos, shooting star effects, and convert photos/videos to ASCII art.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers an "Unlimited access" subscription for full features and monthly content updates. This subscription is automatically renewed unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the current subscription period's end.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

Based on the subscription management details, the app is likely available on iOS devices as it mentions iTunes account and Apple ID settings for managing subscriptions.

### How can I create a "wasted" style video?

To create a "wasted" style video, you typically follow three steps. This involves applying fancy filters, changing the "wasted" text with various styles, and adjusting the effect video speed to be slower or faster, before exporting in HD resolution.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.7.0 — 2026-08-12

- New Finger FX Camera
- Fix some bugs

### 6.6.0 — 2026-06-30

- Remove Ads
- Fix some bugs

### 6.5.0 — 2026-05-29

- Fix some bugs

### 6.4.0 — 2026-04-08

- New Pixel Scan Camera
- Fix some bugs

### 6.3.0 — 2025-10-14

- Compatible with iOS26
- Fix some bugs

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