# Video Editor ‧ vs Smart Video Maker & Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Video Editor ‧ at 4.4 against Smart Video Maker & Editor's 3.0. Video Editor ‧ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (33K vs 1). Smart Video Maker & Editor's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Editor ‧ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Smart Video Maker & Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Editor ‧ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Editor ‧ has 33K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Video Editor ‧ ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Video Maker & Editor every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Editor ‧ | Smart Video Maker & Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1049220609/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-video-maker-and-editor/id1507758235/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 195 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IAPPTECHNOLOGIES LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441601973) | [Muhammad Asad Arman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487950157) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Editor ‧

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1049220609)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for creating professional-quality videos and photos. It features AI-powered generation of scripts, captions, and entire videos from text, alongside traditional editing functions like trimming, merging, and adding effects. It also includes photo editing capabilities and creator studio tools.

**Highlights:** AI Script Generator, AI Caption Generator, Text to Video Generator, Trim, Cut, Crop Video, Add Music & FX Effects, Photo Editing Tools, Slideshow Maker

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Video Editor | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription's | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlock All Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Video Music Maker | $29.99 | per year |
| remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Video FX | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock More Videos | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| One Time Purchase | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of editing tools
- 🎥 Good video quality
- 🎶 Ability to add music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features require paid subscription
- 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscription
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Saving videos not working
- Glitches when trying to add audio
- Editing features not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More free effects and transitions
- Ability to edit text during video
- Combine photos and videos in one project
- Crop and resize background


### Smart Video Maker & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-video-maker-and-editor/id1507758235)

Easily edit videos with a variety of tools including trimming, merging, and speed control. Create engaging slideshows from photos and add artistic text and fun stickers to enhance your creations.

**Highlights:** Video trimming and cutting, Video merging and joining, Speed control (fast/slow motion), Photo slideshow creation, Text and sticker overlays, Image to video conversion, Video filters

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Editor ‧ free?

Video Editor ‧ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Video Maker & Editor free?

Smart Video Maker & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Editor ‧ or Smart Video Maker & Editor?

Video Editor ‧ is rated higher. Video Editor ‧ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Smart Video Maker & Editor averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Video Editor ‧ or Smart Video Maker & Editor have ads?

Neither Video Editor ‧ nor Smart Video Maker & Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Editor ‧ or Smart Video Maker & Editor?

Video Editor ‧ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Video Maker & Editor every 20 months. Most recently, Video Editor ‧ was updated on October 25, 2026 and Smart Video Maker & Editor on October 24, 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.*