# SlideShow Maker Photo Video · vs BeatSync

The clearest difference is rating: SlideShow Maker Photo Video · at 4.5 against BeatSync's 3.3. SlideShow Maker Photo Video · also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (15K vs 66). BeatSync's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SlideShow Maker Photo Video · sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. BeatSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

SlideShow Maker Photo Video · holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SlideShow Maker Photo Video · has 15K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SlideShow Maker Photo Video · ships an update every 3 weeks, BeatSync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SlideShow Maker Photo Video · | BeatSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-photo-video/id1116573476/reviews)** | [3.3 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatsync-video-maker/id1552836392/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | — | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APP FLIGHT LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450779286) | [KineMaster Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/794867411) |

## What reviewers say

### SlideShow Maker Photo Video ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-photo-video/id1116573476)

Create stunning video slideshows and edit videos with a wide range of effects, filters, and music. Easily add text, stickers, and frames to personalize your creations. Share your masterpieces on social media with just one click.

**Highlights:** Amazing Slideshow Maker, Photos Video Editor, Camera Filters, Video Music Templates, FX Effects, Stickers, Typography

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slideshow Maker & Video Editor PRO | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Photo to Video, Slideshow Maker App | $9.99 | per month |
| Slideshow Maker with Music - Pro | $35.99 | per year |
| Remove Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Transistions | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock More Photos | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Discounted Price | $2.99 | one-time |
| UnlockAll | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Premium | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Fun and creative features
- 💡 Ability to add own music
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Too many ads and paywalls
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance

**Reported bugs**

- Slideshow saving issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Incorrect photo/video cropping

**Requested features**

- More music and theme options
- Ability to adjust slide duration
- Support for more photo/video formats
- Improved stability and reliability


### BeatSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatsync-video-maker/id1552836392)

Easily create trendy music videos from your photos or a single video clip. Select a template, add your media and music, and let the app automatically sync effects to the beat. Export your creation or send it as a project file to KineMaster for advanced editing.

**Highlights:** Create trendy music videos, Automatic beat-synced effects, Use photos or one video clip, Select custom music, Send projects to KineMaster, No watermark, Save and share videos

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to work with
- 👍 Good transitions and effects
- 👍 Good beat syncing
- 👍 Works for photos
- 👍 Good for TikTok and short dance videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashing often
- 🐛 App no working
- 🐛 Does not work for videos
- 🐛 App crashed when selecting videos
- 🐛 App crashes itself

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing often on iPhone 17
- App crashing when selecting videos
- App shuts down when adding video
- App crashes itself (April 2023)
- App crashed on iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Add option to choose multiple videos and photos
- Add ability to add own music/songs
- Add ability to select certain part of song
- Allow using a short video for effects
- More effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SlideShow Maker Photo Video · free?

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

### Is BeatSync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SlideShow Maker Photo Video · or BeatSync?

SlideShow Maker Photo Video · is rated higher. SlideShow Maker Photo Video · averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while BeatSync averages 3.3 from 66 ratings.

### Do SlideShow Maker Photo Video · or BeatSync have ads?

BeatSync shows ads; SlideShow Maker Photo Video · does not.

### Which is updated more often, SlideShow Maker Photo Video · or BeatSync?

SlideShow Maker Photo Video · ships an update every 3 weeks, and BeatSync every 2 months. Most recently, SlideShow Maker Photo Video · was updated on October 24, 2026 and BeatSync on October 23, 2026.

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