# Render - Video Composer — Timeline, Keyframes & Effects

> Advanced video composer with layered media, keyframes, effects, and expressions. (iPhone/iPad app by Anton Heestand.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/render-video-composer/id6444799341 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Anton Heestand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1235192207)
- Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Swedish
- Released: 2023-02-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/render-video-composer/id6444799341/reviews.md

## What is Render?

Render compositions with layered videos, images, audio, visuals and effects.

Import and export 3D spatial photos and video.

Import media (images, videos, GIFs, SVGs, image sequences and RAW footage) from Photos and Files.
A sequence is defined by a folder of images, each image is a frame of a video.

Visuals: shapes (rectangle, circle, capsule, star, polygon, arc, line) and solids (color, noise, gradient).
Create an adjustment layer to apply effects to all underlying layers.

Effects: levels (brightness, contrast, invert), color shift (hue, saturation), blur, transform, kaleidoscope, corner pin, chroma key (green screen).
Effect packs: funny mirror, glitch, CRT, smoke, vignette.
Mask, displace or luma blur a layer with another layer.

Blending modes: add, subtract, multiply, divide, screen, lighten, darken, minimum, maximum, gamma, power and difference.

Timeline features: 
- Snapping of layers while dragging.
- Keyframe properties with bezier curves.
- Motion blur with blending modes.
- Pre-compose layers. 
- Split layers.
- Time remap.

Zoom in to pixel level to inspect your graphics.

Write expressions for any property.

Import and export LUTs in the .cube format.

There are rendered previews of visuals, blending modes, effects and samples.
Samples is a way to visualize what the composition will look like for a property at different values.

The render engine caches all played frames, so re-playing is quicker.
Caches frames are indicated by a green bar in the top of the timeline.

Render out a still frame as image, render a region or the full composition as a video or image sequence.

Projects are saved in Files and media is bundled in the project file.

XDR display support. Create graphics in high color depth (16bit & 32bit).

Export video in h264 and ProRes on supported devices.

Audio is supported.

## Key features

- Layered video, image, and audio composition
- Keyframe animation with bezier curves
- Extensive visual effects and blending modes
- Import/export 3D spatial photos and videos
- Pixel-level editing and expression writing
- Support for RAW footage and image sequences
- LUT import/export

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full HD | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4K Ultra HD | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/render-video-composer/id6444799341/reviews.md

### 1/5 — new app owner?

*2025-11-09*

Can I please take over this app and make it better lol?

### 1/5 — I Wish it Worked

*2025-10-04*

Lovely, simple interface. Sadly, it constantly crashes. I haven’t been able to actually “render” anything.

### 1/5 — Does not work on 16pro

*2025-07-26*

Was hopeful but it just freezes and crashes over and over

### 5/5 — lag and crashing

*2025-07-04*

the app is great but I’ve been experiencing lag / crash in projects and I would love to gatekeep this app the more advanced it gets !! I’ve been using nodevideo but I have high hopes for this app as well.

### 5/5 — ITS SO GOOD BUT ITS SO CONFUSING 😭

*2024-10-01*

IDK HOW TO USE THIS 😔

### 5/5 — please remove the watermark 🙏

*2024-05-18*

this app has so much potential it needs to support audio asap ‼️

**Developer response:** Thanks! I hear you, audio support is something I want to add, tho I need to research this a bit more. In the meantime you can enjoy the removal of the watermark in the next version ✌️
Update: Audio is now supported

### 4/5 — Very good

*2024-03-27*

Excellent substitute for after effects, albeit it could be better optimised as it lags even on my m2 iPad pro

### 5/5 — Quite a deep and powerful app

*2023-09-28*

Wow! I am continually surprised by how fleshed out and resolved this app is. Feels like I have After Effecrs in my pocket. Lots of nice UI details that make it feel very precise to keyframe etc

## Frequently asked questions about Render

### What kind of media can I import into Render?

Render supports a wide range of media, including images, videos, GIFs, SVGs, image sequences, and RAW footage. You can import them directly from your Photos and Files.

### Does Render support 3D spatial photos and videos?

Yes, Render allows you to import and export 3D spatial photos and videos, enabling you to incorporate them into your compositions.

### What are the keyframing capabilities in Render?

Render offers keyframe properties with bezier curves, allowing for smooth and precise animation control. You can also enable motion blur for more realistic movement.

### Can I apply effects to multiple layers at once in Render?

Yes, Render features adjustment layers that let you apply effects to all underlying layers simultaneously, streamlining your workflow.

### What color depth does Render support for graphics?

Render supports high color depth, allowing you to create graphics in 16bit and 32bit. It also has XDR display support.

### How does Render handle project saving and media bundling?

Projects are saved in Files, and all associated media is bundled within the project file. This ensures your projects are self-contained and easy to manage.

### What video export formats are available in Render?

Render can export video in h264 and ProRes formats on supported devices, providing flexibility for different output needs.

### Is Render available on all Apple devices?

Render is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and the realityDevice, offering a consistent experience across Apple platforms.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0.0 — 2026-08-01

Updated Design

### 4.0.1 — 2025-05-05

Spatial Video Export Fix

### 4.0.0 — 2025-05-02

Import and Export 3D Spatial Media

### 3.2.1 — 2024-11-13

- iOS 18 Document Fixes

### 3.2.0 — 2024-06-30

Link Media with References to Files

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