Comparison

VideoToLive Video Maker Editor vs Slideshow Maker Lite

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

Head to head
About

VideoToLive Video Maker Editor

Easily create stunning slideshow videos from your photos and videos. Add music, transitions, and effects to personalize your creations. Save and share your amazing videos with friends and family.

Highlights
  • Select photos/videos for slideshow
  • Add and trim music/voiceover
  • Manage transitions
  • Save to Camera Roll, Dropbox, Google Drive
  • Preview slideshow instantly
  • Unlimited access to music, stickers, effects (premium)
Features
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VideoToLive is designed with simplicity and flexibility in mind and make your video simply amazing. Photo to Slide maker is the best way to manage the playback speed of your videos. • Select the photos/videos you want in your slideshow • Select the length of the video • Add a soundtrack The app is very fun and easy to use. ◉ ADD PHOTOS/VIDEOS & PREVIEW - Select multiple photos/videos from Camera Roll - Instantly preview slide show video ◉ ADD & TRIM MUSIC - Add music from Library or record your voice - Choose which part of the audio (song, record voice) you want to play ◉ TRANSITION - Manage transitions - Shuffle transitions ◉ SAVE & SHARE - Save to Camera Roll - Save to Dropbox and GoogleDrive ◉ Video Maker Premium We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: -3 days of free trial followed by $2.99 per week -3 days of free trial followed by $5.99 per month By subscribing you get unlimited access to music, stickers, effects and save unlimited videos. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will 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. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription 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 Terms of Use: https://tos.nguyenanhapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.nguyenanhapps.com

About

Slideshow Maker Lite

Easily create stunning video slideshows from your photos. Select images, choose video length, add music or voiceovers, and apply transitions. Save and share your creations directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Select photos from Camera Roll
  • Add and trim music or voiceovers
  • Manage transitions
  • Preview slideshow instantly
  • Save to Camera Roll
  • Share creations
Features
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SlideshowLite is designed with simplicity and flexibility in mind and make your video simply amazing. Photo to Slide maker is the best way to manage the playback speed of your videos. • Select the photos you want in your slideshow • Select the length of the video • Add a soundtrack The app is very fun and easy to use. ◉ ADD PHOTOS & PREVIEW - Select multiple photos from Camera Roll - Instantly preview slide show video ◉ ADD & TRIM MUSIC - Add music from Library or record your voice - Choose which part of the audio (song, record voice) you want to play ◉ TRANSITION - Manage transitions - Shuffle transitions ◉ SAVE & SHARE - Save to Camera Roll SlideshowLite Premium We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: -$2.99 per week -3 days of free trial followed by $7.99 per month By subscribing you get unlimited access to music, stickers, effects and save unlimited videos. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will 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. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription 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 Terms of Use: https://tos.vidanimate.co Privacy Policy: https://privacy.vidanimate.co

Screenshots

VideoToLive Video Maker Editor2 screens
Slideshow Maker Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VideoToLive Video Maker Editor at 51% against Slideshow Maker Lite's 4%. VideoToLive Video Maker Editor also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.6) and ads (none vs shown). Slideshow Maker Lite's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. VideoToLive Video Maker Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Slideshow Maker Lite sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VideoToLive Video Maker Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VideoToLive Video Maker Editor has 963 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of VideoToLive Video Maker Editor's written reviews are positive against 4% of Slideshow Maker Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VideoToLive Video Maker Editor ships an update every 7 months, Slideshow Maker Lite weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
VideoToLive Video Maker Editor versus Slideshow Maker Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideoToLive Video Maker EditorSlideshow Maker Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (963 ratings) — better2.6 (52 ratings)
Positive reviews51.4% of reviews — better3.7% of reviews
Number of ratings963 — better52
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNguyen AnhPolymath Company Limited

Customer experience

VideoToLive Video Maker Editor

All ratings963 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive51.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative44.1%

Slideshow Maker Lite

All ratings52 ratings
Positive36.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative57.7%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive3.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative95.3%

User reviews

VideoToLive Video Maker Editor

From 963 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Great for creating videos
  • 💡 Useful for making memories
  • 😊 Enjoyable experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
  • 🔒 Concerns about losing data/purchases
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔍 Limited music/effects selection

Slideshow Maker Lite

From 52 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Works well when functioning properly
  • 💾 Saves work progress during crashes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant crashing and freezing
  • ❌ Export functionality broken across all quality levels
  • 🎵 Cannot add music or upload from iTunes
  • 📱 Frequent app crashes mid-creation
  • ⚠️ Black screen errors persist

Bugs and requests

VideoToLive Video Maker Editor

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to download/access previous videos
  • Slideshow creation issues
  • Exporting problems
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More music and effects options
  • Ability to restore purchases
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • Easier navigation and user interface

Slideshow Maker Lite

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when exporting videos
  • Export fails at all quality settings
  • Black screen error on startup
  • App freezes during video creation
  • Crashes when attempting to play edited videos
Show 9 more
  • Photos revert to original crop after placement
  • Cannot add photos after starting project
  • App closes unexpectedly mid-creation
  • Video saves to wrong location or disappears
  • Lag and constant freezing
  • Cannot access saved videos after crash
  • Music upload from iTunes not functioning
  • Watermark appears despite premium purchase
  • Login system broken for old accounts

Requested features

10 requests
  • Restore original Flipagram version
  • Improve music library and search functionality
  • Add back photo transition options
  • Increase video length limits beyond 15 seconds
  • Implement proper account login system
Show 5 more
  • Remove or make watermark optional
  • Improve image resolution and quality
  • Add comprehensive in-app instructions
  • Restore lost videos from previous version
  • Improve app stability and performance

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VideoToLive Video Maker Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Video Maker Premium Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Video Maker Premium Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • Video Maker Life Time$99.99
5 purchases

Slideshow Maker Lite

Subscriptions2
  • Slideshow Lite Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Slideshow Lite Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Remove Watermark$0.99
  • Premium Life Time$39.99

Questions

Is VideoToLive Video Maker Editor free?
VideoToLive Video Maker Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slideshow Maker Lite free?
Slideshow Maker Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VideoToLive Video Maker Editor or Slideshow Maker Lite?
VideoToLive Video Maker Editor is rated higher. VideoToLive Video Maker Editor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 963 ratings, while Slideshow Maker Lite averages 2.6 from 52 ratings.
Do VideoToLive Video Maker Editor or Slideshow Maker Lite have ads?
Slideshow Maker Lite shows ads; VideoToLive Video Maker Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, VideoToLive Video Maker Editor or Slideshow Maker Lite?
VideoToLive Video Maker Editor ships an update every 7 months, and Slideshow Maker Lite weekly. Most recently, VideoToLive Video Maker Editor was updated on September 20, 2026 and Slideshow Maker Lite on September 18, 2026.

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