# Spool - Music Video Editor — Clips Maker & Beats Visualizer

> Mobile music video editor with real-time effects and audio-reactive visuals. (iPhone/iPad app by Pixite Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spool-music-video-editor/id1604274234 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pixite Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/285719021)
- Category: Photo & Video, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 2,116 App Store ratings · 149 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 80 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-08-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spool-music-video-editor/id1604274234/reviews.md

## What is Spool?

Creativity on tap. Spool is the easiest way to make awesome music videos with studio-quality visual effects - all on your iPhone or iPad. Drum machine meets video editor in an experience that’s as playful as it is intuitive. Find your beat with Spool's unique and immersive editing tools. Import your own footage or stay fresh with our library of frequently updated content and effects.

Tap between video content and realtime effects, or set up audio-reactive effects to automatically move and change in time with your music. Adjust, trim, colorize, and sync to express your vision!

Edit to the beat of your own creativity.

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Performer

* Tap on 12 video pads and 6 realtime global effects at a time, to perform your visuals to the music
* Easily swap out video and effect pads
* Create portrait, landscape or square video exports, and effortlessly share on social media or with friends
* Record and playback custom sequences

Editing Made Easy

* Sync effects to match up perfectly with your music with BPM Sync
* Colorize, trim, and add effects to videos and music
* Playback settings: latch visuals to loop or trigger when tapped 
* Adjust attack and release of each global effect to fade in/out or snap on/off

Visuals

* Our carefully curated library contains a large range of original visuals and video content, made from some of the most prolific and inspiring producers and VJs around
* Includes animation, live action, psychedelic and trippy effects, 3D graphics, slow motion, landscapes, cartoons, hand drawn visuals, and so much more
* Realtime effects

Music

* Load your own songs from your device
* Select music from your personal Apple Music library
* Choose from our custom collection of music, with styles including techno, hip hop, EDM, and tons more

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The free download of Spool is a demonstration of the software and contains restrictions on content and functionality. Subscribe to Spool Pro to unlock its full collection of curated sounds and visuals. Subscribe now to create studio-quality videos at a fraction of the price.

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Learn artistic techniques and find creative inspiration with our collection of tutorials! Visit youtube.com/pixite to get started.

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SPOOL PRO

Use Spool Pro for free during the free 7-day trial. After the free trial, you will be automatically renewed to your selected subscription which you can cancel at any time. Paid subscriptions cost $3.99 USD per week for the weekly plan, $9.99 USD per month for the monthly plan, and $39.99 USD per year for the yearly plan. Prices are subject to change. Spool Pro automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.

Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage Spool Pro subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a Spool Pro subscription.

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Privacy Policy
http://pixiteapps.com/privacy-policy/

Terms of Use
http://pixiteapps.com/terms-of-use/

## Key features

- Real-time visual effects performance
- Audio-reactive effects
- BPM Sync for music synchronization
- Extensive library of curated visuals
- Import custom video footage
- Multiple export formats for social media

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spool Pro - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Spool Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Spool Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Spool?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Impressive visual effects
- ⚡ Efficient real-time editing
- 👍 Enjoyable creative process
- 🎶 Great for creating music videos

**Cons**

- 🔍 Limited video templates
- 🔀 Difficulty switching between clips and audio
- 📥 Issues with exporting and rendering videos
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Exporting issues with specific clips
- Audio waveform not displaying correctly
- Freezing and crashing during export
- Inability to load user's own audio/video
- Subscription and purchase flow problems

**Most requested features**

- Expand video template library
- Allow for multiple decks per song
- Add more video and audio clip options
- Improve export quality and stability
- Offer a one-time purchase option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 149)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spool-music-video-editor/id1604274234/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Turna tee

*2026-05-15, version 1.15*

We need more video clips options please

### 1/5 — Spectacularly non-functional.

*2026-05-08, version 1.15*

Numerous attempts just to load my own videos and audio from Files.  And then the slowest process meter  I’ve seen in a long time , plus the lonnnng time waiting for my files to load?  Process?   I don’t know, but even on the one attempt that this succeeded. The only function I could access was alternating between project views.   Whoa, and that annual price set to charge by default after the free 7-day trial- ouch!   There’s no reason it should hang consistently.   Now way would I subscribe !  And now way is the app staying on my phone!

### 5/5 — Rename with lifetime subscription option? YES.

*2026-04-07, version 1.15*

You could call the app video DJ? Or you could call video sampler I don’t know yet or you can call “GarageBand music video overlay messenger service.” I’ll probably remember your name now as I wait for you to have more clip shots rather than whatever it is now 12? … as for effects all I need is dissolve where I can set the length of the dissolve to any length ………. it would be if the clips could be adjusted to be sound reactive. For instance, whenever the bass drum goes, it would show the face clip, and then if it does treble violin then it does the landscape video something like that a video clip equalizer???……… In exchange for the title advice of making your name, more memorable or paying for your name to pop up easier I would like a lifetime subscription. If you don’t mind ha ha I’m sort of serious. I bet a lot of people are looking for you can’t you because your name or description doesn’t pop up., get to work ha ha and like the other review, please allow me to include as many clips as my memory can handle and allow me to switch music and audio clips as well//???…. I don’t gave you four stars cause I haven’t really put you to my music video test yet….. and I’m on a check. I can’t afford 40 a year even come on with all the apps in the world. Give me a break….. Give me a discount, pity me the sort of handicapped, but I ain’t made out of it…..lol, good luck in your adventure I’m serious about earning a lifetime subscription~ I could do maybe some cool kaleidoscope generic clips you could offer or animation clips that all subscribers could use it would be worth it! I really want to get going with your program

### 5/5 — Exceptional Product🖤

*2026-03-30, version 1.15*

Always can count on Spool to make great custom visualizers with my own videos and use of the gnarly packs and effects. Thank you🤘🔥

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-02-26, version 1.15*

I love it. Layering the music I make with creative visual art adds another element to the creative output. Great job to everyone involved in making this app!

### 1/5 — Lags

*2026-02-22, version 1.15*

This app lags so bad. It’s literally impossible to use.

### 1/5 — Needs update

*2025-12-10, version 1.15*

These videos haven’t changed in a year and before that they only added less then a handful what a waste and the footage is wack I don’t recommend!!!!!!

### 5/5 — Ok ok ok ok… I’m reloaded 💥

*2025-12-05, version 1.15*

🫶💥❤️👁️

### 2/5 — APP HAS BEEN ABANDONED!  DO NOT USE!

*2025-11-24, version 1.15*

I was on the beta team for this app and it was off to a good start, but it has been abandoned and there have been no updates to additional animation decks for over two years. I actually knew someone who was on the development team and he ended up leaving because the people that owned the app completely neglected it and have had zero updates.  

The app frequently crashes and it’s just not worth the money. Keep moving forward and find something else because this is not it.

### 1/5 — Horrible scam do not use

*2025-08-15, version 1.15*

This tricked me into an annual subscription and it’s useless since it only allows 12 clips per video. Really bad software and really bad impossible to reach customer service if I could give it zero stars I would

## Frequently asked questions about Spool

### What does Spool do?

Spool is a mobile application designed for creating music videos with studio-quality visual effects. It combines drum machine-like performance controls with intuitive video editing tools, allowing users to sync visuals with their music in real-time.

### What are the key features of Spool?

Key features include real-time visual effects performance using pads, audio-reactive effects that move with music, BPM Sync for precise synchronization, a curated library of diverse visuals, the ability to import personal video footage, and multiple export options for social media sharing.

### How much does Spool cost?

The app offers a free download with restricted content and functionality. Users can subscribe to Spool Pro for full access, with pricing options including a weekly plan ($3.99 USD), a monthly plan ($9.99 USD), and a yearly plan ($39.99 USD). A 7-day free trial is available for Spool Pro.

### What devices is Spool compatible with?

The application is available for iPhone and iPad, indicating compatibility with Apple's iOS mobile operating system.

### How can I use Spool to create music videos?

You can import your own video clips or use content from the app's library. Then, you can apply various real-time effects, colorize, trim, and sync these visuals to your music using tools like BPM Sync. The app also allows for live performance of visuals to your tracks.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.15 — 2024-08-16

Spool 1.15 includes an update to our music library with all new tracks. It also includes a variety of bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.14 — 2024-04-03

This update includes a variety of bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.13 — 2024-02-12

Spool 1.13 has two exciting updates:

- Enhanced Auto-Create capabilities. Auto-Create edits are even more unique and accurate, giving you an awesome custom edit every time.
- Randomize. Located in "Pad Settings," Randomize allows you to start the clip from a different spot each time it's tapped.

### 1.12 — 2023-12-11

Spool 1.12 is all about performance improvements and bug fixes, to give you the most stable and polished version of Spool just in time for the holidays. Version 1.12 also includes new features announced in the last update:

- Our brand new "Auto Create" feature, to generate a slick edit for you in a single tap
- Revamped FX browsing experience

### 1.11 — 2023-11-20

Spool 1.11 has an update that revamps the entire FX browsing experience, making editing videos and FX so. much. simpler. You can now expand settings to see all of your options at once, allowing for quicker adjustments and lightening-fast swapping.

This update also includes our new Auto-Create feature. Not sure where to start, or not up for creating a video from scratch? Go to the settings icon (three dots, upper left) and tap "Auto-Create Video." Spool will use your pre-selected song and visual pack to generate a video for you – complete with edits and effects. You can use the video as a base to adjust to your vision, or use as-is!

We've also included a variety of bug fixes. Spool is young and growing, and we'll continue tackling bugs as they show up.

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