# Shake vs Slideshow Maker Lite

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shake at 50% against Slideshow Maker Lite's 4%. Shake also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Slideshow Maker Lite's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slideshow Maker Lite sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Shake asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shake holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slideshow Maker Lite has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Shake's written reviews are positive against 4% of Slideshow Maker Lite's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shake | Slideshow Maker Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shake-take/id1114394792/reviews)** | [2.6 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-lite/id1227408359/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 3.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stephan Eriksen](https://appshunter.io/developer/955004805) | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) |

## What reviewers say

### Shake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shake-take/id1114394792)

Capture photos by simply shaking your phone, eliminating the fear of dropping it while pressing buttons. This app offers a unique way to take pictures, even during activities like running or at concerts. You can also tap the screen to stop the countdown.

**Highlights:** Shake phone to capture pictures, Eliminates button-pressing fear, Countdown timer initiated by shake, Tap screen to stop countdown, Useful for active scenarios

**In-app purchases:** none


### Slideshow Maker Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-lite/id1227408359)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slideshow Lite Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Slideshow Lite Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Life Time | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shake free?

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

### Is Slideshow Maker Lite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shake or Slideshow Maker Lite?

Shake is rated higher. Shake averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Slideshow Maker Lite averages 2.6 from 52 ratings.

### Do Shake or Slideshow Maker Lite have ads?

Slideshow Maker Lite shows ads; Shake does not.

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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.*