# Annot8 vs Video Annotation

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Annot8 at 91% against Video Annotation's 0%. Annot8 also leads on rating (3.5 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Annot8 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Video Annotation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Annot8 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Annot8 has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Annot8's written reviews are positive against 0% of Video Annotation's.

Annot8 ships an update every 2 weeks, Video Annotation every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Annot8 | Video Annotation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annot8-annotation-and-markup/id1132497535/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-annotation/id6758316355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AdelphaTech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/909658308) | [Binh An Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551506816) |

## What reviewers say

### Annot8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/annot8-annotation-and-markup/id1132497535)

Easily add customizable text, shapes, and drawings to your photos. Highlight important areas, blur backgrounds, and edit images with tools like cropping and rotation. Share your annotated creations instantly across multiple platforms.

**Highlights:** Customizable text and shapes, Highlighting and spotlight tools, Freehand drawing and handwriting, Image import via camera or gallery, Cropping and rotation, Direct sharing to social media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annot8 - Photo Annotation & Markup Tool | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- ✨ Great for annotation and markup
- 💡 Offers useful tools like highlighting, shapes, text
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💰 Free with good features (compared to paid alternatives)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recent update made it difficult to use
- 👎 Removed important tools in update
- 🤔 Confusing new interface
- ❓ Unclear logo meanings
- 📏 Limited dimensioning options (too large/small)

**Reported bugs**

- Recent update changed functionality drastically
- Unable to delete original photo
- Markup follows finger when swiping near existing markup
- App is two years old and needs updating

**Requested features**

- Add brush stroke function to photo library version
- Add ability to choose app in screenshot action
- Add more emoji stickers
- Redesign iPad version
- Add in-app purchase for ad-free experience


### Video Annotation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-annotation/id6758316355)

Draw directly on videos with Apple Pencil or your finger, creating annotations that appear at specific moments. Organize and export your marked-up videos with timeline-based editing and flexible sharing options.

**Highlights:** Draw with Apple Pencil or finger, Timeline-based annotation timing, Multiple annotation tracks, Flexible video export options, Universal app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Privacy-focused, content stays on device

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Annot8 free?

Annot8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Video Annotation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Annot8 or Video Annotation?

Annot8 is rated higher. Annot8 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Video Annotation averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Annot8 or Video Annotation have ads?

Neither Annot8 nor Video Annotation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Annot8 or Video Annotation?

Annot8 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Video Annotation every 2 months. Most recently, Annot8 was updated on October 6, 2026 and Video Annotation on September 25, 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.*