Comparison

MovieMaker vs ShutterTime

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MovieMaker

Easily create professional-looking videos from your clips. Combine footage, add AI-generated music, apply effects, and share to any platform. Perfect for social media content or preserving memories.

Highlights
  • Merge and edit multiple video clips
  • AI-powered royalty-free music generation
  • Add text, GIFs, stickers, and frames
  • Apply pro effects and filters
  • Export in HD for any platform
  • Direct sharing to social apps
Features
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Turn your clips into movies worth sharing. MovieMaker brings everything you need to create standout videos — right on your iPhone. Whether you're making content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or just preserving memories, we've got you covered. COMBINE & EDIT • Merge multiple clips into one seamless video • Trim, crop, and arrange your clips with precision • Adjust speed for slow-motion or time-lapse effects AI-POWERED MUSIC • Pick a mood and we generate a royalty-free soundtrack • No searching, no licensing headaches — just music that fits • Choose from Chill, Upbeat, Cinematic, Lo-Fi, and more MAKE IT YOUR OWN • Add text with dozens of premium fonts • Drop in GIFs, stickers, and frames • Apply pro effects and filters to polish your look SHARE EVERYWHERE • Export in HD quality for any platform • Square, portrait, or landscape — pick the format that fits • Post directly to your favorite social apps MovieMaker is the only video editor you need. No design skills required — just tap and it looks great. Subscription Details: MovieMaker offers auto-renewing subscription options: weekly, monthly, and annual plans. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription 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. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: http://totoventures.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: http://totoventures.com/terms-of-use/

About

ShutterTime

Features
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Tired of checking five apps before heading out only to find the conditions weren't worth the trip? ShutterTime brings weather, light, tides, and astronomical data into one simple view, so you can see at a glance when conditions are worth your time. Built for landscape, seascape, and night photographers who plan around light, weather, and conditions — not luck. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO • Smart 0-100 scoring tells you exactly when conditions align • See forecasts for the next 7 days at every location • Stop guessing if a sunrise or sunset is worth it • Plan your week around the best opportunities DISCOVER PHOTO LOCATIONS • Save and organise your favourite spots • View all locations on an interactive map • Get distance and direction from where you are • Keep locations private or share with the community GOLDEN HOUR & BEYOND • Precise sunrise, sunset, and twilight times • Golden hour and blue hour tracking • Civil, nautical, and astronomical twilight • All calculated for your exact location and timezone WEATHER & TIDES • Multi-source weather data for accuracy • Cloud cover, wind, rain, and fog forecasts • Global tide data and charts for coastal locations • Visibility conditions for long-exposure planning PERSONALISED PROFILES • Create profiles for different photography styles • Landscape, seascape, cityscape, astrophotography • Set the conditions that matter to you • Get scored predictions tailored to your preferences Built by a photographer who plans real trips around real conditions. Download ShutterTime and know when it's worth heading out before you set the alarm. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shuttertime.com.au/privacy

Screenshots

MovieMaker4 screens
ShutterTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ShutterTime at every 3 weeks against MovieMaker's every 2 months. MovieMaker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MovieMaker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ShutterTime sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MovieMaker ships an update every 2 months, ShutterTime every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MovieMaker versus ShutterTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMovieMakerShutterTime
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (876 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings876 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB383 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToto Ventures Inc.Ilia Mogilevsky

Bugs and requests

MovieMaker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to save videos
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Cropping and timing problems
  • Music not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free music/sound options
  • Ability to add more than 2 clips without paying
  • Landscape mode support
  • Improved video quality and export options

ShutterTime

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MovieMaker

Subscriptions6
  • Unlock All 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Movie Maker3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlock All 1 Month Subscribe3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Movie Maker$10.491 Month
  • Unlock All 1 Year Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly - Movie Maker Pro3 Days trial$51.991 Year
One-time4
  • Unlock Music$1.99
  • Remove Watermark$1.99
  • Unlimited Clips$2.99
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  • Unlock All$4.99
2 purchases

ShutterTime

Subscriptions2
  • Alpine Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Alpine Yearly Plan$29.991 Year

Questions

Is MovieMaker free?
MovieMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShutterTime free?
ShutterTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MovieMaker or ShutterTime have ads?
Neither MovieMaker nor ShutterTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MovieMaker or ShutterTime?
MovieMaker ships an update every 2 months, and ShutterTime every 3 weeks. Most recently, MovieMaker was updated on October 26, 2026 and ShutterTime on October 5, 2026.

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