# Video Editor + Stories Maker — Add text, watermark, pictures

> Video editor for creating animated videos with text, images, and camera features. (iPhone/iPad app by Andrey Banshchikov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-plus-stories-maker/id993650905 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Andrey Banshchikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/856883894)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 269 App Store ratings · 147 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian
- Released: 2015-08-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-plus-stories-maker/id993650905/reviews.md

## What is Video Editor + Stories Maker?

Use the access to thousands of animations, splendid images to create interesting, memorable and vivid videos.

Features:

◦ Timeline for editing
◦ Internal Camera has shooting mode with pause and supports square videos.
◦ Search images and animations by keywords.
◦ A lot of beautiful fonts.
◦ No Internet connection is required.
◦ Unlimited shooting time.
◦ Great for video bloggers and Instagram users.


User reviews:

◦ "Interesting idea - to add objects to the video and create animations!"
◦ "Excellent! Cool app!"

Contacts:
Web - http://getdorado.com
E-mail - app@getdorado.com
Twitter - dorado_app
Instagram - dorado_app
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/getdoradoapp
G+ - https://plus.google.com/+Getdoradoapp

## Key features

- Timeline editing
- Internal camera with pause mode
- Searchable image and animation library
- Multiple font options
- Offline functionality
- Unlimited shooting time

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove watermark | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited objects in video | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Video Editor + Stories Maker?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use and simple interface
- 🎨 Add text, images, GIFs, and animations to videos
- 🚀 Quick and efficient editing workflow
- 💰 Free app with optional paid features
- 🎬 Good for social media and YouTube content
- ✨ Quality video output and HD preservation
- 🔍 Built-in GIF search functionality
- 📱 Works well with phone camera roll

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 💾 Critical saving issues - videos won't save
- 🖼️ Image sizing problems - resizes unexpectedly after saving
- 🎭 Stickers/overlays disappear when saving
- 🔧 Inconsistent app behavior and bugs
- ⚠️ Misleading app store description
- 💸 Watermark removal requires additional payment
- 🎵 No background music support
- 📹 Doesn't recognize videos from newer devices
- 🎬 Limited video editing capabilities compared to competitors

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Videos fail to save completely
- Only PNG saves, not video with overlay
- Image size changes dramatically after saving
- Stickers and overlays disappear on save
- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Buttons don't work properly
- Photo library access is inconsistent
- Cannot access recent photos from camera roll
- Audio doesn't work properly
- App lags during editing
- Overlay placement doesn't match saved video
- Cannot edit image size or move objects
- Incompatibility with iPhone 12 Pro videos
- Watermark removal payment charged multiple times

**Most requested features**

- Background music/audio support
- Fade in/fade out effects
- Ability to rotate stickers and images
- Adjust translucency/opacity of overlays
- Set custom timing for overlays instead of sliding
- Layer ordering - put animations behind video
- Video-to-video layering capability
- Custom animation creation
- Photo editing within the app
- Voice-over/microphone recording
- Flip and rotate functionality for images
- Better camera roll access and refresh
- More responsive controls
- Brighter home screen interface
- User instructions/tutorials

## Recent user reviews (10 of 147)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-plus-stories-maker/id993650905/reviews.md

### 5/5 — So good!

*2025-08-17*

I love this app so much! It helps with videos and its free. I can also edit the videos add pictures and add animations! The only thing not so good is it dosnt have a way to add background music and it also glitches a lot! But other than that i recomend this app!

### 5/5 — Muy bien

*2024-04-29, version 3.0*

Esta aplicación es muy buena me sirvió pero como se puede cortar un video

### 5/5 — simple, easy anu useful

*2021-10-21, version 3.0*

need to add ribbon to my clip and it worked so well!

no complicated functions but it is exactly what i need

thank u and hope this app will be updated and taken care of.

### 5/5 — Highly recommend

*2021-05-15*

Awesome app. You can do so much with this app

### 4/5 — Needs update...!

*2021-03-31*

Love and been using this app over the years now. Just curious if your still supporting and doing updates anytime soon? Having saving issues and no recognizing videos made on 12pro.

### 5/5 — Me encanta esta plataforma

*2021-03-30, version 3.0*

Me encanta esta plataforma porque tiene lo que nesesito estaba con otra plataforma llamada cut kiut pero me fallo porque tenia un video de como 1.Hora y mucho trabajo y me quito el video y cuando yo lo emviaba a mi galeria ya editado me yegaba incompleto y aqui sin problema puedo guardarlos y la amo se que no me desepsionara 😘❤😍😋😋💕😎😎👍👍

### 1/5 — Annoying

*2021-01-03*

They did not think the photo option through you can’t really even add a photo if you wanted to ..

### 3/5 — Okay app, but

*2020-12-31*

I’ve liked being able to move stickers around in my videos, but lately the stickers disappear when I save. Also, you can’t rotate the stickers as you can in other apps.

### 1/5 — Епта

*2020-12-28*

Приложение глют!не сохраняет снятое видео!!!

### 1/5 — Funciona mal

*2020-11-20, version 3.0*

Da error continuamente, no se pueden girar las fotos adjuntas

## Frequently asked questions about Video Editor + Stories Maker

### What can I do with this video editor app?

You can create interesting and memorable videos by adding text, watermarks, and pictures. The app provides access to thousands of animations and images, a timeline editor, and an internal camera with shooting modes.

### Does the app require an internet connection?

No, an internet connection is not required to use this app. You can create and edit videos offline, making it convenient for use anywhere.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. These purchases likely unlock additional features or content beyond the free offerings.

### Who is this app best suited for?

This app is great for video bloggers and Instagram users who want to enhance their video content. It's also suitable for anyone looking to add creative elements like animations and text to their videos.

### Can I shoot videos directly within the app?

Yes, the app features an internal camera with a shooting mode that supports pausing and square video formats, ideal for social media content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0 — 2019-06-12

+ Fix Animation Problems

### 2.2 — 2019-05-27

+ Editing features are available for photos
+ Fixed iCloud problems

### 2.1 — 2018-02-19

+ Stability and performance improvements

### 2.0 — 2017-10-21

+ Stability and performance improvements

Found a bug? E-mail us at pause.video@mail.ru and tell us the following: 
1) iPhone version or iPad Version
2) iOS version
3) Steps to make the crash/bug happen.

Thanks

### 1.2 — 2016-06-02

+ New graphics and animations!

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All apps by Andrey Banshchikov: https://appshunter.io/developer/856883894

## Related topics

[stories edit video](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/stories-edit-video)

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