# Slow Motion Video vs Reverse Backwards Video Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Reverse Backwards Video Maker at 5.0 against Slow Motion Video's 4.1. Reverse Backwards Video Maker also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Slow Motion Video's advantage is ratings volume (399 vs 20). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slow Motion Video sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Reverse Backwards Video Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reverse Backwards Video Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slow Motion Video has 399 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slow Motion Video | Reverse Backwards Video Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (399 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-motion-video-slowmo/id1132396448/reviews) | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-backwards-video-maker/id1508244917/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **399** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 78 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Owen Schick](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533526203) | [Murphy Brantley](https://appshunter.io/developer/428462902) |

## What reviewers say

### Slow Motion Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-motion-video-slowmo/id1132396448)

Easily edit the speed of your videos to create slow motion or fast motion effects. Select videos from your library or record new ones, then use a simple slider to adjust playback speed for professional-looking clips. Share your creations directly to social media.

**Highlights:** Adjust video playback speed, Create slow motion effects, Create fast motion effects, Record new videos, Select videos from library, Share to social media

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock 1 Week Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock 1 Month Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Slow Down Videos 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Slow Down Videos 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlock TimeLine | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- ⚡ Effective video speed adjustment
- 💯 Quality output for slow motion/fast motion effects
- 🎬 Simple and straightforward editing process
- 😊 Free basic functionality available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall for core features
- 📺 Excessive advertisements throughout app
- 🐢 Slow performance and lag issues
- 🎯 Limited control without premium subscription
- 🔄 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase

**Reported bugs**

- Export/save functionality freezes or fails
- Black screen with no audio during editing
- App crashes during video processing
- Glitches on initial use
- Choppy and laggy slow motion playback

**Requested features**

- One-time purchase option instead of subscription
- Ability to select specific video sections without paywall
- Reduced or optional advertisements
- Better video trimming controls
- Audio preservation in edited videos


### Reverse Backwards Video Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-backwards-video-maker/id1508244917)

Easily create captivating reverse videos with music in just seconds. This app allows you to filter, trim, crop, and add your favorite tracks to videos from your library. Share your creations directly to social media or save them to your device.

**Highlights:** Create reverse videos, Add music, Filter videos, Trim and crop, Share to social media, Save to camera roll

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Access Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slow Motion Video free?

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

### Is Reverse Backwards Video Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slow Motion Video or Reverse Backwards Video Maker?

Reverse Backwards Video Maker is rated higher. Slow Motion Video averages 4.1 out of 5 from 399 ratings, while Reverse Backwards Video Maker averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do Slow Motion Video or Reverse Backwards Video Maker have ads?

Neither Slow Motion Video nor Reverse Backwards Video Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slow Motion Video or Reverse Backwards Video Maker?

Slow Motion Video ships an update monthly, and Reverse Backwards Video Maker monthly. Most recently, Slow Motion Video was updated on August 25, 2026 and Reverse Backwards Video Maker on August 16, 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.*