# KineMaster (OLD) vs Alight Motion

The clearest difference is rating: KineMaster (OLD) at 4.7 against Alight Motion's 4.4. KineMaster (OLD) also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 62%) and ratings volume (262K vs 80K). Alight Motion's advantage is chart position (#62 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KineMaster (OLD) sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Alight Motion sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

KineMaster (OLD) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 262K and 80K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of KineMaster (OLD)'s written reviews are positive against 62% of Alight Motion's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KineMaster (OLD) | Alight Motion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (262K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinemaster-old/id1223932558/reviews)** | [4.4 (80K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alight-motion/id1459833443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **262K** | 80K |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 62.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#62** |
| Size | 97 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 14.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KineMaster, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1223932557) | [Bending Spoons Apps ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280299077) |

## What reviewers say

### KineMaster (OLD)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinemaster-old/id1223932558)

Create professional-quality videos with intuitive editing tools. Access a vast library of templates, effects, and assets to enhance your projects. Save your creations in high resolution and share them across social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Edit video templates, Cut, crop, and zoom tools, Asset Store access, 4K video saving, Transitions and effects, Stickers and fonts

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium (Quarterly) | $10.49 | per 3 months |
| Premium (Annual) | $22.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $27.99 | per year |
| Spring & Summer Vibe | $1.99 | one-time |
| iKON Nametags | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for editing
- 🚀 Smooth and easy to use
- 💡 Lots of features and effects
- 🎨 Helpful for creating Gacha videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy and freezes often
- 🔍 Watermark is too intrusive
- 💰 Premium features should be more accessible
- 🔧 Issues with layers, animation, and exporting

**Reported bugs**

- Media layers disappearing or resetting
- Exported videos not saving properly
- Chroma key issues with green screen
- Text formatting and positioning problems

**Requested features**

- Add more free transitions and effects
- Improve animation tools and controls
- Allow customization of watermark size/placement
- Enhance video export quality and speed


### Alight Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alight-motion/id1459833443)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Free · Photo & Video, #85 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create professional animations, motion graphics, and visual effects on your mobile device. This app offers advanced tools for video editing, compositing, and animation with support for multiple layers, vector graphics, and keyframe animation.

**Highlights:** Multiple layers of graphics, video, and audio, Vector and bitmap editing, 160+ visual effect building blocks, Keyframe animation for all settings, Camera controls with pan, zoom, and focus blur, Grouping and masking, Customizable animation easing

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly with 2 weeks offer 0.99 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription with Free Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly Cloud Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Cloud Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Alight Motion with Free Trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Cloud Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $28.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for editing and animating
- 👍 Lots of features and effects
- 💡 Ability to watch ads to unlock premium features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and lag issues
- 🔒 Watermark issues and premium features locked behind paywall
- 🔋 App performance issues, especially on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing when trying to export videos
- Inability to add text or photos/videos
- Grouping issues causing projects to become unusable

**Requested features**

- Add speed graphs and time remapping
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Allow more customization of watermark


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KineMaster (OLD) free?

KineMaster (OLD) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Alight Motion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KineMaster (OLD) or Alight Motion?

KineMaster (OLD) is rated higher. KineMaster (OLD) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 262K ratings, while Alight Motion averages 4.4 from 80K ratings.

### Do KineMaster (OLD) or Alight Motion have ads?

Both KineMaster (OLD) and Alight Motion show ads.

### Which is updated more often, KineMaster (OLD) or Alight Motion?

KineMaster (OLD) ships an update fortnightly, and Alight Motion fortnightly. Most recently, KineMaster (OLD) was updated on October 25, 2026 and Alight Motion on October 25, 2026.

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