Comparison

KineMaster (OLD) vs Video Playback App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

KineMaster (OLD)

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
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Do more with your videos! Search for and download the newer version of KineMaster on the App Store now! KineMaster makes it easy to create incredible videos: • Download and re-edit video templates • Tools to cut, crop, and zoom your videos and images • Lots of searchable, downloadable transitions, effects, videos & images, stickers, fonts, and animations from the KineMaster Asset Store • Save your video in 4K at 60FPS • Many, many more features, options, and settings! Want even more? Just search for the new KineMaster on the App Store! Find out why creators love KineMaster for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram and why journalists, educators, marketers, and vloggers use it professionally! Download the new KineMaster to edit and share your own amazing videos! KineMaster is completely free to use, but you can unlock even more with a KineMaster Premium subscription! A subscription removes the KineMaster watermark, offers an ad-free experience and gives you unlimited access to the entire Asset Store. Learn more by tapping the crown button on the main screen. Subscriptions to KineMaster Premium automatically renew, unless auto-renew is turned off in Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. KineMaster and KineMaster Asset Store Terms of Service: https://www.kinemaster.com/tos/ios Learn more about the latest version of KineMaster at KineMaster.com! For more information, please tap the FAQ button on the KineMaster main screen. If you cannot find the solution you're looking for, contact KineMaster by tapping the E-mail Support button at the bottom of any FAQ article.

About

Video Playback App

Features
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Video Playback App allows Professional video playback for handheld iOS devices. Users can easily build playlists and trigger them by hand gestures or Bluetooth Keyboard. This is a best tool in the market for 24 frame playback operators.

Screenshots

KineMaster (OLD)4 screens
Video Playback App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Video Playback App at none against KineMaster (OLD)'s shown. Video Playback App also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.2). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. KineMaster (OLD) sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Video Playback App sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KineMaster (OLD) ships an update fortnightly, Video Playback App every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
KineMaster (OLD) versus Video Playback App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKineMaster (OLD)Video Playback App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (262K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings262K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKineMaster, Inc.Gyorgy Darvas

Bugs and requests

KineMaster (OLD)

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Video Playback App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

KineMaster (OLD)

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Subscription$3.491 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)3 variants$3.991 Month
  • Premium (Quarterly)$10.493 Months
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  • Premium (Annual)2 variants$22.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$27.991 Year
One-time2
  • Spring & Summer Vibe$1.99
  • iKON Nametags$2.99
1 purchases

Video Playback App

One-time1
  • Watermark Free Videos$21.99

Questions

Is KineMaster (OLD) free?
KineMaster (OLD) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Playback App free?
Video Playback App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do KineMaster (OLD) or Video Playback App have ads?
KineMaster (OLD) shows ads; Video Playback App does not.
Which is updated more often, KineMaster (OLD) or Video Playback App?
KineMaster (OLD) ships an update fortnightly, and Video Playback App every 3 days. Most recently, KineMaster (OLD) was updated on October 17, 2026 and Video Playback App on October 10, 2026.

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