Slideshow Magic vs Slide Show Maker ⁺
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Slideshow Magic
Easily create stunning slideshow videos with music and share them instantly. This app offers a simple interface for making photo slideshows for any occasion, from birthdays to weddings. Enhance your creations with various themes, transitions, and editing tools.
- Create slideshow videos with music
- Pre-set themes for various occasions
- High-quality animated transitions
- Add multiple songs
- Filter and text editing options
- HD video export
- Easy social media sharing
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Create amazing slideshow videos with music and share with friends in a snap! With Slideshow Magics simple design, there's no need to spend hours making beautiful slideshows. Works great for creating photo slideshows for birthdays, graduation, vacation, weddings, and more! Slideshow magic includes: -Themes for birthdays, romance, celebration of life, and more! -High quality dynamic animated transitions -Add multiple songs to your slideshow -Dozens of filter and text editing options -Custom export settings -Creates HD videos saved to your photo gallery -Easy sharing on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter & more! Try it today! ----- There is an additional option to upgrade to Pro which will give you access to additional features on an ongoing basis including: Unlimited photos Additional transitions Additional photo editing options Removal of ads and watermarks Unlocks all stock music Additional details: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable – https://www.grassapper.com/terms-and-conditions – https://www.grassapper.com/application-privacy-policy
Slide Show Maker ⁺
Easily create captivating slideshows by selecting photos from your gallery. This app simplifies the process of making premium videos, allowing you to share your creations globally. Unlock advanced features through a subscription for an enhanced experience.
- Create slideshows from photos
- Add music to videos
- Easy-to-use interface
- Premium video creation
- Share creations globally
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Slide Show Maker lets you make stunning eye-catchy slideshows with only a few taps. Simply select some photos from your gallery and we will take care of the rest. Creating premium videos has never been easier! Download Slide Show Maker now and share your creation with millions of people around the world. You can access all the pro features of the app with a Slide Show Maker Subscription. We offer 2 subscription plans that can be access through the Subscription page inside the app. Monthly Subscription costs USD $9.99 per calendar month and Yearly Subscription costs USD $49.99 per calendar year. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Your account will be charged for renewal, in accordance with your plan, within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. - You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings any time after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.slideshowmakerlite.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.slideshowmakerlite.com/privacy
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Verdict
Slideshow Magic and Slide Show Maker ⁺ both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 71% of Slideshow Magic's written reviews are positive against 6% of Slide Show Maker ⁺'s. Slideshow Magic also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months). Slide Show Maker ⁺'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Slideshow Magic sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Slide Show Maker ⁺ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Slideshow Magic against 4.7 for Slide Show Maker ⁺. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20K and 8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Slideshow Magic's written reviews are positive against 6% of Slide Show Maker ⁺'s.
Slideshow Magic ships an update every 3 weeks, Slide Show Maker ⁺ every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Slideshow Magic | Slide Show Maker ⁺ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (20K ratings) — better | 4.7 (8K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 70.8% of reviews — better | 6.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20K — better | 8K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Grassapper LLC | Appnap Technologies Limited |
Customer experience
Slideshow Magic
Slide Show Maker ⁺
User reviews
Slideshow Magic
From 20K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Awesome slide show maker
- 👍 Customizable transitions
- 👍 Ability to use own music
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Forced 5-star reviews
- 💰 Paywall for features
- 🤯 Confusing and frustrating
- 🤖 Buggy music integration
Slide Show Maker ⁺
From 8K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💗 Love making videos
Room to improve
- 🚫 Waste of time
- 🐛 Freezes and glitches
- 🤔 Photos not in order
- 🔒 Misleading free trial
- 🔇 Limited music selection
Bugs and requests
Slideshow Magic
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when adding photos
- Music not working as expected
- Slideshow export issues
- UI freezes and glitches
Requested features
4 requests- More transition options
- Ability to rearrange slides
- Improved music integration
- Ability to save projects
Slide Show Maker ⁺
Reported bugs
4 issues- Photos don't show up
- App crashes when adding photos
- Music doesn't work
- Subscription issues
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back old Flipagram
- Allow custom music selection
- Improve order of photos
- Add more music options
In-app purchases
Slideshow Magic
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- 3 Months Pro Subscription$3.993 Months
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
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- Unlocks Pro for 1 year$24.991 Year
- Remove ads$1.99
- Remove Final Slide$1.99
- Stock Music2 variants$2.99
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- Unlock Unlimited Photos$2.99
- Get Everything$19.99
Slide Show Maker ⁺
- Video Maker & Editor$9.991 Month
- Slideshow Maker with Music3 Days trial$49.991 Year
Questions
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