# Slideshow Maker Lite vs Perfect Video

The clearest difference is rating: Perfect Video at 3.8 against Slideshow Maker Lite's 2.6. Perfect Video also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (18% vs 4%). Slideshow Maker Lite's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slideshow Maker Lite sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Perfect Video sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Perfect Video holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Perfect Video has 367 ratings behind it against 52, 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 18% of Perfect Video's.

Slideshow Maker Lite ships an update weekly, Perfect Video every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slideshow Maker Lite | Perfect Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-lite/id1227408359/reviews) | **[3.8 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-video-videoder/id1452065363/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **367** |
| Positive reviews | 3.7% of reviews | **18.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 156 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) |

## What reviewers say

### Slideshow Maker Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-lite/id1227408359)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slideshow Lite Premium Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Slideshow Lite Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium Life Time | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Works well when functioning properly
- 💾 Saves work progress during crashes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing and freezing
- ❌ Export functionality broken across all quality levels
- 🎵 Cannot add music or upload from iTunes
- 📱 Frequent app crashes mid-creation
- ⚠️ Black screen errors persist

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Perfect Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-video-videoder/id1452065363)

Create stunning videos in minutes with this powerful editing tool. Easily trim, merge, and adjust video speed. Add music, text, filters, and effects to make your content stand out. Export in high resolution for seamless sharing to social media.

**Highlights:** Trim, cut, and delete video segments, Merge multiple video clips, Adjust video speed for slow-motion or time-lapse, Add music, voice-overs, and sound effects, Apply filters, text, emojis, and stickers, Crop videos and support multiple aspect ratios, Export in high resolution up to 4K at 60FPS

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Easy to use interface
- 🎬 Good for basic video editing
- 💰 Affordable pricing for entrepreneurs
- 🎨 Useful filters and effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Deceptive free trial billing practices
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- ⚠️ Requires premium for basic export features
- 📹 Cannot handle longer videos (4+ minutes)
- 🚫 Won't import or load videos properly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when exporting videos
- App crashes when adding music to clips
- App crashes when importing videos
- App crashes when editing video timeline
- App randomly exits to home page during editing

**Requested features**

- Better transition options between scenes
- Support for custom music files beyond iTunes
- Improved photo library access and selection
- Better handling of longer video files
- More advanced editing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slideshow Maker Lite free?

Slideshow Maker Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Perfect Video free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slideshow Maker Lite or Perfect Video?

Perfect Video is rated higher. Slideshow Maker Lite averages 2.6 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Perfect Video averages 3.8 from 367 ratings.

### Do Slideshow Maker Lite or Perfect Video have ads?

Slideshow Maker Lite shows ads; Perfect Video does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slideshow Maker Lite or Perfect Video?

Slideshow Maker Lite ships an update weekly, and Perfect Video every 2 months. Most recently, Slideshow Maker Lite was updated on October 5, 2026 and Perfect Video on October 3, 2026.

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