# Video Star Editor vs Superimpose V

The clearest difference is rating: Superimpose V at 4.6 against Video Star Editor's 3.9. Superimpose V also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Video Star Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, 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 Superimpose V sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Superimpose V holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 249 and 481 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Video Star Editor's written reviews are positive against 84% of Superimpose V's.

Video Star Editor ships an update every 3 months, Superimpose V every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Star Editor | Superimpose V |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-star-editor/id1137007401/reviews) | **[4.6 (481 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superimpose-v-video-editor/id6443831679/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 249 | **481** |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 91 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tarika Sultana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135746252) | [Pankaj Goswami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453844207) |

## 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


### Superimpose V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superimpose-v-video-editor/id6443831679)

This app provides advanced multi-track video editing with customizable effects, animations, and precise masking tools. It allows for object tracking, text animation, and access to royalty-free media. Users can also perform basic edits like splitting, trimming, and color correction.

**Highlights:** Multi-track video, image, audio, and text editing, Customizable effects and animations, Precise masking and green screen support, Object tracking and speed adjustment, Royalty-free media library, Basic editing tools (split, trim, rotate), Audio enhancement options

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Full Access Yearly | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Powerful and flexible video editing capabilities
- 🎨 Excellent creative effects and tools
- 🔍 Impressive auto-masking and tracking features
- 🎵 Convenient integration with Pixabay for audio
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Masking/tracking not always perfect
- ⏱️ Slower performance on older devices
- 🔒 Concerns about lack of export options without subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Certain transform effects not working correctly
- Audio issues with some effects
- Exporting/saving problems on some projects

**Requested features**

- Custom cutout and depth map features
- Custom vector editing and animation
- Improved audio editing tools (panning, channels)
- Crop/aspect ratio tools
- Ripple delete and clip linking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Star Editor free?

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

### Is Superimpose V free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Star Editor or Superimpose V?

Superimpose V is rated higher. Video Star Editor averages 3.9 out of 5 from 249 ratings, while Superimpose V averages 4.6 from 481 ratings.

### Do Video Star Editor or Superimpose V have ads?

Video Star Editor shows ads; Superimpose V does not.

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

Video Star Editor ships an update every 3 months, and Superimpose V every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Star Editor was updated on November 2, 2026 and Superimpose V on November 7, 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.*