Comparison

Slideshow Maker Lite vs PictureSlideShow

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

Head to head
About

Slideshow Maker Lite

Easily create stunning video slideshows from your photos. Select images, choose video length, add music or voiceovers, and apply transitions. Save and share your creations directly from your device.

Highlights
  • Select photos from Camera Roll
  • Add and trim music or voiceovers
  • Manage transitions
  • Preview slideshow instantly
  • Save to Camera Roll
  • Share creations
Features
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SlideshowLite is designed with simplicity and flexibility in mind and make your video simply amazing. Photo to Slide maker is the best way to manage the playback speed of your videos. • Select the photos you want in your slideshow • Select the length of the video • Add a soundtrack The app is very fun and easy to use. ◉ ADD PHOTOS & PREVIEW - Select multiple photos from Camera Roll - Instantly preview slide show video ◉ ADD & TRIM MUSIC - Add music from Library or record your voice - Choose which part of the audio (song, record voice) you want to play ◉ TRANSITION - Manage transitions - Shuffle transitions ◉ SAVE & SHARE - Save to Camera Roll SlideshowLite Premium We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: -$2.99 per week -3 days of free trial followed by $7.99 per month By subscribing you get unlimited access to music, stickers, effects and save unlimited videos. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.vidanimate.co Privacy Policy: https://privacy.vidanimate.co

About

PictureSlideShow

Easily create slideshow videos from your photos with background music. Select unlimited images, automatically add random music, and save or share your creations. Offers premium features through subscription plans.

Highlights
  • Unlimited picture selection
  • Automatic random music
  • Save creations to device
  • Share videos on social networks
  • Premium subscription options
Features
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PictureSlideShow - Video maker with music : It is the best Photo Slide Show Maker App, very easy to access and user friendly, select unlimited pictures to create slide show with random music. Create your favorite video from your selected photos, make slide show video from your memorial Images with Beautiful Random music. Tap on the record button visible on the page and your slide show will be getting recorded. Save your creation on your device gallery or can share your slide show video with your family and friends on social network. App Features : ● Select unlimited pictures form gallery. ● Automatic save with random music. ● Save and share your creation with your friends. SUBSCRIPTION: You can subscribe to premium features, choosing from the following plans: – 1 month – 12 months – Lifetime (All Premium Features) The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be provided.
 Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. TERMS OF USE: https://insiderappsprivacypolicy.wordpress.com/2020/01/29/terms-of-use/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://insiderappsprivacypolicy.wordpress.com/2018/12/14/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Slideshow Maker Lite4 screens
PictureSlideShow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Slideshow Maker Lite at 2.6 against PictureSlideShow's 1.0. Slideshow Maker Lite also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 34 months) and ratings volume (52 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Slideshow Maker Lite sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and PictureSlideShow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Slideshow Maker Lite holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slideshow Maker Lite has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Slideshow Maker Lite's written reviews are positive against 0% of PictureSlideShow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slideshow Maker Lite ships an update weekly, PictureSlideShow every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Slideshow Maker Lite versus PictureSlideShow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlideshow Maker LitePictureSlideShow
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (52 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews3.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 34 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPolymath Company LimitedNeeraj .

Customer experience

Slideshow Maker Lite

All ratings52 ratings
Positive36.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative57.7%
Written reviews107 reviews
Positive3.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative95.3%

PictureSlideShow

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Slideshow Maker Lite

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when exporting videos
  • Export fails at all quality settings
  • Black screen error on startup
  • App freezes during video creation
  • Crashes when attempting to play edited videos
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  • Photos revert to original crop after placement
  • Cannot add photos after starting project
  • App closes unexpectedly mid-creation
  • Video saves to wrong location or disappears
  • Lag and constant freezing
  • Cannot access saved videos after crash
  • Music upload from iTunes not functioning
  • Watermark appears despite premium purchase
  • Login system broken for old accounts

Requested features

10 requests
  • Restore original Flipagram version
  • Improve music library and search functionality
  • Add back photo transition options
  • Increase video length limits beyond 15 seconds
  • Implement proper account login system
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  • Remove or make watermark optional
  • Improve image resolution and quality
  • Add comprehensive in-app instructions
  • Restore lost videos from previous version
  • Improve app stability and performance

PictureSlideShow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Slideshow Maker Lite

Subscriptions2
  • Slideshow Lite Premium Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Slideshow Lite Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Remove Watermark$0.99
  • Premium Life Time$39.99
3 purchases

PictureSlideShow

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • One Time Purchase$6.99

Questions

Is Slideshow Maker Lite free?
Slideshow Maker Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PictureSlideShow free?
PictureSlideShow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slideshow Maker Lite or PictureSlideShow?
Slideshow Maker Lite is rated higher. Slideshow Maker Lite averages 2.6 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while PictureSlideShow averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Slideshow Maker Lite or PictureSlideShow have ads?
Both Slideshow Maker Lite and PictureSlideShow show ads.
Which is updated more often, Slideshow Maker Lite or PictureSlideShow?
Slideshow Maker Lite ships an update weekly, and PictureSlideShow every 34 months. Most recently, Slideshow Maker Lite was updated on October 13, 2026 and PictureSlideShow on October 9, 2026.

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