# Video Star Editor vs FlowRec

The clearest difference is rating: Video Star Editor at 3.9 against FlowRec's 3.3. Video Star Editor also leads on ratings volume (249 vs 16) and review sentiment (63% vs 55%). FlowRec's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Star Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FlowRec sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Star Editor holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Star Editor has 249 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Video Star Editor's written reviews are positive against 55% of FlowRec's.

Video Star Editor ships an update every 3 months, FlowRec every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Star Editor | FlowRec |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-star-editor/id1137007401/reviews)** | [3.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowrec-web-and-screen-recorder/id1207576405/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **249** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **63.5% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 91 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tarika Sultana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135746252) | [Flowboard](https://appshunter.io/developer/630717550) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Star Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-star-editor/id1137007401)

Create stunning videos with a powerful yet user-friendly editor. Easily trim, add effects, text, and music to your clips. Share your creations instantly or save them for later.

**Highlights:** Intuitive video editing interface, Trim, cut, merge, and split clips, Apply filters, effects, and transitions, Add text, titles, and captions, Import and edit audio tracks, Create photo and video collages, Export in various resolutions and formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Feature | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and easy to use
- 👍 Lots of editing options
- 💡 Allows video creation
- 🎨 Good for making TikTok videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when trying to add music
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔒 Paid version doesn't remove all ads
- 👎 Confusing to navigate

**Reported bugs**

- Logging out when trying to add music
- Inability to save videos

**Requested features**

- More advanced editing tools
- Ability to add transitions
- Better music integration
- Clearer instructions for new users


### FlowRec

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flowrec-web-and-screen-recorder/id1207576405)

Record guided, narrated video demos from any website. Feature a live green-screen selfie cam, animated pointer, and voice narration. Create personal, professional videos for sales, onboarding, and tutorials.

**Highlights:** Record any website, Live green-screen selfie cam, Animated on-screen pointer, Voice narration, Fast video export, iPhone & iPad support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FlowRec Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| FlowRec Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| FlowRec Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Star Editor free?

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

### Is FlowRec free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Star Editor or FlowRec?

Video Star Editor is rated higher. Video Star Editor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 249 ratings, while FlowRec averages 3.3 from 16 ratings.

### Do Video Star Editor or FlowRec have ads?

Video Star Editor shows ads; FlowRec does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video Star Editor or FlowRec?

Video Star Editor ships an update every 3 months, and FlowRec every 2 months. Most recently, Video Star Editor was updated on November 2, 2026 and FlowRec on November 2, 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.*