# Vind vs PowerDirector

The clearest difference is rating: PowerDirector at 4.6 against Vind's 3.8. PowerDirector also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Vind's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 26) and review sentiment (77% vs 48%). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PowerDirector sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Vind asks for nothing beyond the download.

PowerDirector holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PowerDirector has 31K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Vind's written reviews are positive against 48% of PowerDirector's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Vind ships an update every 2 months, PowerDirector every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vind | PowerDirector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vind-video-in-video/id1073432984/reviews) | **[4.6 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerdirector-ai-video-editor/id1473574597/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **31K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.1% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 28 MB | 457 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [REAFO CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/622345531) | [CyberLink](https://appshunter.io/developer/371275353) |

## What reviewers say

### Vind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vind-video-in-video/id1073432984)

Create engaging videos with a video-in-video effect. Easily add and edit multiple child videos within a main video, controlling their timing, volume, position, and size. Perfect for adding picture-in-picture elements to your content.

**Highlights:** Add multiple child videos, Control video timing, Adjust video volume, Change video position and size, Set video start time, Fade in/out effects

**In-app purchases:** none


### PowerDirector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerdirector-ai-video-editor/id1473574597)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app is an AI-powered video editor that allows users to create high-quality videos quickly. It offers a wide range of AI tools for effects, captions, and enhancements, alongside traditional editing features for social media content.

**Highlights:** AI Auto Edit, AI Image-to-Video, AI Art Filters, AI Auto Caption, Background Removal, Multi-timeline Editor, Voice Changer

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Getty Images Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Quarterly Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly Subscription | $18.99 | per month |
| Pro+ Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro+ Yearly Subscription | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $45.99 | per year |
| Crop Video, Add Music & Effect | $45.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $74.99 | per year |
| Pro+ Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| 10 Sec Anime Video | $2.99 | one-time |
| GettyImage Stock | $6.99 | one-time |
| 30 Sec Anime Video | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great editing features
- 💡 Comprehensive tool set
- ⭐ Excellent for beginners
- 🎨 Powerful video effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🔋 High storage usage
- 🤔 Confusing UI/UX in some areas
- 🕰️ Slow performance on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Audio desynchronization issues
- Disappearing media/lost projects
- Inability to properly crop/resize videos
- Laggy performance when editing longer videos
- Exporting/rendering problems

**Requested features**

- Add more free audio/music options
- Improve chroma key/green screen functionality
- Allow more customization of text/titles
- Implement iCloud/cloud sync for projects
- Add more speed/time control options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vind free?

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

### Is PowerDirector free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vind or PowerDirector?

PowerDirector is rated higher. Vind averages 3.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while PowerDirector averages 4.6 from 31K ratings.

### Do Vind or PowerDirector have ads?

Vind shows ads; PowerDirector does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vind or PowerDirector?

Vind ships an update every 2 months, and PowerDirector every 2 weeks. Most recently, Vind was updated on August 25, 2026 and PowerDirector on September 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.*