# Slideshow Maker Lite vs SLIDESHOW

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SLIDESHOW at 63% against Slideshow Maker Lite's 4%. SLIDESHOW also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.6) and ads (none vs shown). Slideshow Maker Lite's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 SLIDESHOW sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SLIDESHOW holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 90 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Slideshow Maker Lite's written reviews are positive against 63% of SLIDESHOW's.

Slideshow Maker Lite ships an update weekly, SLIDESHOW every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slideshow Maker Lite | SLIDESHOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-lite/id1227408359/reviews) | **[3.9 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-story-maker/id1467722272/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 52 | **90** |
| Positive reviews | 3.7% of reviews | **62.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 156 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) | [江 邱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655035386) |

## 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


### SLIDESHOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-story-maker/id1467722272)

Transform your photos and music into engaging videos with a wide selection of templates and transitions. Enhance your creations with diverse filters and customize background music for any occasion. Easily create shareable content in various aspect ratios.

**Highlights:** 80+ video templates, 80+ transitions, 30+ photo filters, Customizable music, Multiple aspect ratios (16:9, 1:1)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Slide Pro Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Good for video editing
- 👍 Fast performance
- 👍 Nice interface
- 👍 Great transitions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Many features require premium/subscription
- 👎 App crashes frequently
- 👎 Limited free features
- 👎 Transitions are slow
- 👎 App glitches and kicks users out

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps crashing
- Keeps signing out
- Kicks users out of the app
- Glitches when playing video
- Cannot hear music

**Requested features**

- Add TikTok sounds
- Apply to all feature for transitions
- Add overlays for videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slideshow Maker Lite free?

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

### Is SLIDESHOW free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slideshow Maker Lite or SLIDESHOW?

SLIDESHOW is rated higher. Slideshow Maker Lite averages 2.6 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while SLIDESHOW averages 3.9 from 90 ratings.

### Do Slideshow Maker Lite or SLIDESHOW have ads?

Slideshow Maker Lite shows ads; SLIDESHOW does not.

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

Slideshow Maker Lite ships an update weekly, and SLIDESHOW every 2 weeks. Most recently, Slideshow Maker Lite was updated on October 13, 2026 and SLIDESHOW on October 13, 2026.

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