# Continual - Long story maker — Split Long Videos for Stories

> Automatically splits long videos into short, platform-ready clips for social media. (iPhone/iPad app by Sandya Leelarathne.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/continual-long-story-maker/id1448192925 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sandya Leelarathne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1382464578)
- Category: Productivity, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 319 App Store ratings · 51 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26 · 44 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2019-01-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/continual-long-story-maker/id1448192925/reviews.md

## What is Continual?

Share your full story — one clip at a time.

Continual is the easiest way to post long videos on Instagram Stories, Reels, TikTok, WhatsApp Status, and more. It automatically splits your video into perfectly timed clips so you can stay consistent without the hassle.

No more manual trimming.
No watermarks.
Just simple, stress-free storytelling.

Whether you’re a content creator, business owner, or someone who simply loves sharing life’s moments, Continual helps you create smooth, high-quality content — every time.

Features You’ll Love

• Smart Video Splitting
Choose your ideal duration — 10s, 15s, 20s, 30s, 60s or custom durations — and Continual instantly slices your video into seamless, platform-ready clips.

• Optimised for Every Platform
Perfect for Instagram Stories, Reels, TikTok, WhatsApp Status, Facebook, and more.

• Batch Export
Export all clips in a single tap, making uploading faster and easier than ever.

• No Watermarks
Your content stays clean, professional, and fully yours.

• High-Quality Output
Continual preserves your video’s clarity and smoothness — no compression, no quality drops.

• Save Time & Stay Consistent
Ideal for influencers, marketers, vloggers, educators, and everyday storytellers who want to post regularly without the extra work.

Download now and start sharing effortlessly.



Subscription & Auto-Renewal Information
• A free trial is available for new users.
• Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
• Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, based on your selected plan.
• Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew anytime in your Account Settings.
• Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited once a subscription is purchased.

Available Plan:
• 12-month subscription

Privacy Policy: https://paddyviewfoundry.com/continual/privacy
Terms of Use: https://paddyviewfoundry.com/continual/terms

## Key features

- Smart video splitting by duration
- Optimized for multiple social platforms
- Batch export of all clips
- No watermarks
- High-quality output preservation
- Customizable clip durations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $4.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Durations | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Continual?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Saves time splitting videos for social media
- ✅ Does exactly what it promises
- ⚡ Quick processing and compression
- 🎯 Perfect for Instagram story limitations
- 🔄 Reliable and consistent performance
- 💪 Seamless video splitting functionality

**Cons**

- 🎥 Poor video quality after processing
- 🐛 Videos export as black/blank with only audio
- 🐛 Videos don't save to camera roll
- 💰 Requires paid subscription for full features
- 🐛 Video appears cut in half with black screen
- 🔊 Audio issues in playback
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance - works intermittently
- ⚠️ Severe compression degrades video quality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Exported videos appear completely black with only audio
- Videos fail to save to camera roll after processing
- Video display shows only half the frame with black screen
- Audio not playing during video playback
- App crashes or fails to complete export process
- Restore Purchase option not functioning
- Inconsistent export results - some clips missing or cut out
- Volume levels not preserved in exported videos

**Most requested features**

- Improve video quality preservation during export
- Add 60-second video length option
- Increase minimum video segment duration beyond 1 minute
- Direct Instagram upload integration
- Fix restore purchase functionality
- Better compression algorithm to maintain quality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 51)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/continual-long-story-maker/id1448192925/reviews.md

### 3/5 — QUALITY

*2025-12-04, version 10.1.2*

Hi 

It’s good to separate videos into several parts but the quality is terrible! 

 I expect not to decrease the quality of the original videos. I’ve purchased it for a couples of years but i’m not satisfied.

Can not it be improved?

I’ve written to you before and explained that I had purchased this app, but the “Restore Purchase” option still doesn’t work for me.

### 2/5 — QUALITY

*2025-08-22, version 10.0.0*

Hi 

It’s good to separate videos into several parts but the quality is terrible! 

 I expect not to decrease the quality of the original videos. I’ve purchased it for a couples of years but i’m not satisfied.

Can not it be improved?

### 3/5 — de mucha ayuda

*2025-08-21, version 10.0.0*

Lástima solo un minuto quisiera que fuera al menos de más de un minuto el mínimo

### 5/5 — Great App

*2024-11-22, version 7.0.0*

This app does what it’s meant to do.And does it good

### 5/5 — Cool app helps me edit my art videos

*2024-10-05, version 7.0.0*

My videos are always too long. But this app cuts them into 15 second sections making it easier to edit out the boring parts and bloopers.

### 5/5 — Videos the right length

*2024-09-02, version 7.0.0*

I love how Continual Story cuts my video to just the right length so I can post my daily clips.

### 3/5 — QUALITY

*2024-08-19*

Hi 

It’s good to separate videos into several parts but the quality is terrible! 

 I expect not to decrease the quality of the original videos. I’ve purchased it for a couples of years but i’m not satisfied.

Can not it be improved?

**Developer response:** Hello,  

Thank you for your rating and review. We are in the process of writing custom video picker for the app. Hope to implement this feature in near future. 

Thank you for your rating and review. again.

### 5/5 — Solid App

*2024-06-24, version 6.0.0*

Does what it says. Point blank period.

### 2/5 — QUALITY

*2024-06-16*

Hi
It’s good to separate videos into several parts but the quality is terrible!

I expect not to decrease the quality of the original videos.

I’ve purchased it for a couples of years but i’m not satisfied.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2024-01-20, version 6.0.0*

Very good

## Frequently asked questions about Continual

### What does Continual do?

Continual automatically splits long videos into shorter, perfectly timed clips suitable for platforms like Instagram Stories, Reels, TikTok, and WhatsApp Status. It removes the need for manual trimming and ensures your content is ready to share without hassle.

### What are the key features of Continual?

Key features include smart video splitting based on chosen durations (10s, 15s, 30s, 60s, or custom), optimization for various social media platforms, batch export of all clips, no watermarks on your content, and high-quality output that preserves video clarity.

### How much does Continual cost?

Continual offers a free trial for new users. The app operates on a subscription model, with a 12-month subscription plan available. Payment is charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase, and subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### What platforms is Continual optimized for?

Continual is optimized for a wide range of social media platforms, including Instagram Stories, Reels, TikTok, WhatsApp Status, Facebook, and more. It ensures your split clips are seamlessly formatted for each platform.

### Who would benefit from using Continual?

This app is ideal for content creators, influencers, marketers, vloggers, educators, and everyday users who want to share longer video content on social media consistently and efficiently. It saves time by automating the video splitting process.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.6.5 — 2026-07-22

• General Improvement and Bug fixes

### 10.6.4 — 2026-07-22

• Removed the custom video picker
• Fixed photo import issue where the selected one is not the one get split

### 10.6.3 — 2026-06-19

• Fixed localisation 
• Localize hardcoded UI strings (en/ar/zh-Hans)
• Fixed UI issue in progress bar
• Wire in custom video picker and fix import/split issues
• Speed up video import by removing redundant full-file copies
• show current language in the App Language settings cell
• confirm before deleting a folder

### 10.6.2 — 2026-06-13

• Organise files into folders in projects
• Rename files and folders
• Enabled search, sort, and category filters for the Projects screen
• Remove the Embed Progress Bar feature
• Show current language in the App Language settings cell
• Added option to delete a folder's videos along with the folder
• Enabled import multiple videos at once in Projects
• Add more export resolutions (480p/720p/1080p HEVC/1440p)
• General improvements

### 10.6.1 — 2026-06-04

• Fixed some issues
• Added Embed Progress Bar feature
• Improved video Export issue

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