# Video Editor ‧ vs Video Maker

Video Editor ‧ and Video Maker both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 65% of Video Editor ‧'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Video Maker's. Video Editor ‧ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (33K vs 117). Video Maker's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, 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 Video Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Editor ‧ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Editor ‧ has 33K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Video Editor ‧'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Video Maker's.

Video Editor ‧ ships an update every 3 weeks, Video Maker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Editor ‧ | Video Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1049220609/reviews)** | [4.2 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-maker-videoguru/id6768361696/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | **65.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 195 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IAPPTECHNOLOGIES LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441601973) | [Bhartiben Davra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818394757) |

## 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


### Video Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-maker-videoguru/id6768361696)

Easily create professional-quality videos with advanced editing tools, effects, and music. Perfect for social media, short clips, or cinematic edits, offering a user-friendly experience for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Crop and rotate videos, Merge multiple videos, Add music and audio effects, Adjust video speed, Apply stylish frames and filters, Export in HD and 4K

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $10.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Editor ‧ free?

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

### Is Video Maker free?

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

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

Video Editor ‧ is rated higher. Video Editor ‧ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Video Maker averages 4.2 from 117 ratings.

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

Video Maker shows ads; Video Editor ‧ does not.

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

Video Editor ‧ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Video Maker weekly. Most recently, Video Editor ‧ was updated on October 22, 2026 and Video Maker on October 20, 2026.

---

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