# SlideShow Maker vs ++SlideShow

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ++SlideShow at none against SlideShow Maker's 11. SlideShow Maker's advantage is ratings volume (40K vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SlideShow Maker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. ++SlideShow asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SlideShow Maker against 4.6 for ++SlideShow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SlideShow Maker has 40K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of SlideShow Maker's written reviews are positive against 25% of ++SlideShow's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SlideShow Maker | ++SlideShow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-music-and-video/id1119493669/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-plus-slideshow/id6502628728/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **29.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 104 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Md. Mahmudur Rahman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1208457926) | [Legal Prompt Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490746932) |

## What reviewers say

### SlideShow Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-music-and-video/id1119493669)

Easily create engaging slideshows from your photos, enhanced with music and custom themes. Arrange your images, add captions, and adjust playback speed for a personalized video experience to share on social media.

**Highlights:** Select themes, Re-order photos, Add captions, Crop photos, Add custom music, Adjust slideshow speed, Select output ratio

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slideshow Premium Story Maker | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Slideshow, Reel & Shorts Maker | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Slideshow Premium Story Maker | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscription Annually Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Subscription Annually | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlock Record | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Photos | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Tracks | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads & Watermark | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Effective slideshow creation
- 💡 Good music selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Deceptive free trial
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🚫 Limited features in free version
- 🚫 Unable to use own music

**Reported bugs**

- Slideshow videos have missing/blacked out images
- Unable to save or share created slideshows

**Requested features**

- Allow more than 20 photos in free version
- Add ability to adjust photo size and placement
- Improve music integration and selection


### ++SlideShow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-plus-slideshow/id6502628728)

Create dynamic slideshows from your device's photos and videos. Customize transition effects, timings, and playback order. Includes support for Live Photos and animated GIFs, with an optional clock and capture date display.

**Highlights:** Customizable transitions, Adjustable transition time, Interval settings, Shuffle playback, Video playback, Live Photo support, GIF playback

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SlideShow Maker free?

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

### Is ++SlideShow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SlideShow Maker or ++SlideShow?

++SlideShow is rated higher. SlideShow Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while ++SlideShow averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do SlideShow Maker or ++SlideShow have ads?

Both SlideShow Maker and ++SlideShow show ads.

### Which is updated more often, SlideShow Maker or ++SlideShow?

SlideShow Maker ships an update every 2 months, and ++SlideShow every 2 months. Most recently, SlideShow Maker was updated on September 25, 2026 and ++SlideShow on September 12, 2026.

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