# Slideshow Maker vs SharedShot

The clearest difference is rating: SharedShot at 5.0 against Slideshow Maker's 4.3. SharedShot also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Slideshow Maker's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slideshow Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. SharedShot asks for nothing beyond the download.

SharedShot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slideshow Maker has 3.1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Slideshow Maker's written reviews are positive against 100% of SharedShot's.

Slideshow Maker ships an update every 9 days, SharedShot weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slideshow Maker | SharedShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-music-and-photo/id1046183199/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharedshot/id6779265603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 113 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Owen Schick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533526203) | [Liam Snow](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779265605) |

## What reviewers say

### Slideshow Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-music-and-photo/id1046183199)

Easily create engaging video slideshows from your photos. Add music, text, and artwork to narrate your story and preserve memories. Perfect for sharing on social media or keeping as personal keepsakes.

**Highlights:** Create photo slideshows, Add music and artwork, Add text narration, Choose photos from camera roll, Time slideshow for social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All 1 Week Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock 1 Month Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Slide Show Maker 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Allows many photos/videos
- 👍 Good for creating slideshows
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Lets you add music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 🔒 Forced to provide payment info for trial
- 🔒 Limits features without paid subscription
- 🐛 Difficult to rearrange photos

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to add music
- Photos not displaying correctly
- App crashing during use
- Slideshow playback issues

**Requested features**

- Allow more customization of transitions and timing
- Add ability to fade between photos
- Improve navigation and add more controls
- Increase video length limit
- Allow access to music library without review


### SharedShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharedshot/id6779265603)

Effortlessly share photos with the people in them using automatic face recognition. Simply take a picture, and the app sends it directly to everyone who appears in the shot, ensuring no one misses a memory.

**Highlights:** Automatic photo delivery via face recognition, Effortless sharing with no manual selection, Private sharing directly to individuals, Option to use camera roll photos, Ideal for events and group gatherings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slideshow Maker free?

Slideshow Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SharedShot free?

SharedShot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Slideshow Maker or SharedShot?

SharedShot is rated higher. Slideshow Maker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while SharedShot averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Slideshow Maker or SharedShot have ads?

Neither Slideshow Maker nor SharedShot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slideshow Maker or SharedShot?

Slideshow Maker ships an update every 9 days, and SharedShot weekly. Most recently, Slideshow Maker was updated on November 6, 2026 and SharedShot on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*