# KineMaster (OLD) vs BeatSync

The clearest difference is rating: KineMaster (OLD) at 4.7 against BeatSync's 3.3. KineMaster (OLD) also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 38%) and ratings volume (262K vs 66). BeatSync's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KineMaster (OLD) sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. BeatSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

KineMaster (OLD) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KineMaster (OLD) has 262K ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of KineMaster (OLD)'s written reviews are positive against 38% of BeatSync's.

KineMaster (OLD) ships an update fortnightly, BeatSync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KineMaster (OLD) | BeatSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (262K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinemaster-old/id1223932558/reviews)** | [3.3 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatsync-video-maker/id1552836392/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **262K** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KineMaster, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1223932557) | [KineMaster Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/794867411) |

## 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


### BeatSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatsync-video-maker/id1552836392)

Easily create trendy music videos from your photos or a single video clip. Select a template, add your media and music, and let the app automatically sync effects to the beat. Export your creation or send it as a project file to KineMaster for advanced editing.

**Highlights:** Create trendy music videos, Automatic beat-synced effects, Use photos or one video clip, Select custom music, Send projects to KineMaster, No watermark, Save and share videos

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to work with
- 👍 Good transitions and effects
- 👍 Good beat syncing
- 👍 Works for photos
- 👍 Good for TikTok and short dance videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashing often
- 🐛 App no working
- 🐛 Does not work for videos
- 🐛 App crashed when selecting videos
- 🐛 App crashes itself

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing often on iPhone 17
- App crashing when selecting videos
- App shuts down when adding video
- App crashes itself (April 2023)
- App crashed on iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Add option to choose multiple videos and photos
- Add ability to add own music/songs
- Add ability to select certain part of song
- Allow using a short video for effects
- More effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KineMaster (OLD) free?

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

### Is BeatSync free?

BeatSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

KineMaster (OLD) is rated higher. KineMaster (OLD) averages 4.7 out of 5 from 262K ratings, while BeatSync averages 3.3 from 66 ratings.

### Do KineMaster (OLD) or BeatSync have ads?

Both KineMaster (OLD) and BeatSync show ads.

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

KineMaster (OLD) ships an update fortnightly, and BeatSync every 2 months. Most recently, KineMaster (OLD) was updated on October 18, 2026 and BeatSync on October 15, 2026.

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