# KineMaster (OLD) vs Spring

The clearest difference is ratings volume: KineMaster (OLD) at 262K against Spring's 1.1K. KineMaster (OLD) also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KineMaster (OLD) sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Spring sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for KineMaster (OLD) against 4.7 for Spring. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KineMaster (OLD) has 262K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 74% positive.

KineMaster (OLD) ships an update fortnightly, Spring every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KineMaster (OLD) | Spring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (262K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinemaster-old/id1223932558/reviews) | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-video-editor/id6479623836/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **262K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **74.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| 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


### Spring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-video-editor/id6479623836)

Easily create professional-looking videos with AI-powered tools for editing, captioning, and music selection. Offers templates for short-form content and supports high-resolution exports without watermarks.

**Highlights:** AI Auto Captions, AI Text-to-Speech, AI Music Match, AI Magic Removal, Short-form Video Templates, 4K Video Export, No Watermarks

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Spring's Premium(Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Spring's Premium(Annual) | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good alternative to CapCut
- 💡 Useful features like no watermark
- 🤩 Great for short video editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with exporting/saving videos
- 🤔 Lacks some advanced features compared to KineMaster
- 💰 Paid subscription required for longer videos
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent template approval process

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to delete internal audio
- Rejected templates for unclear reasons
- Premium features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to extract audio from videos
- Improve layer and animation tools
- Expand font and transition options
- Provide better integration with KineMaster accounts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KineMaster (OLD) free?

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

### Is Spring free?

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

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

KineMaster (OLD) and Spring are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 262K and 1.1K ratings respectively.

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

Both KineMaster (OLD) and Spring show ads.

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

KineMaster (OLD) ships an update fortnightly, and Spring every 2 weeks. Most recently, KineMaster (OLD) was updated on October 18, 2026 and Spring on October 16, 2026.

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