Comparison

Slideshow Maker Lite vs Salad Video

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

Salad Video

Create professional-looking videos with ease, even without prior editing experience. Access a vast library of special effects, templates, music, and text to enhance your creations. Share your masterpieces directly to social media.

Highlights
  • Special effects and filters
  • One-click templates
  • Copyrighted scene materials
  • Copyrighted music library
  • Customizable text titles
  • Color toning functions
  • One-click social sharing
Features
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Even without editing basis, you can also make movie-like videos with an iPhone. You can use these functions to create videos for free! 1. Special effects: hundreds of special effects and filters to render various atmospheres; (internet celebrity, retro, starlight, aesthetics, cyberpunk...) 2. Template: Hundreds of high-quality templates to produce with a single click ; (follow rhythm, vlog, trip shoot, play style, in person, wedding...) 3. Blank shot: tens of thousands of copyrighted scene capture materials to enrich your scenes; (aerial photography, time-lapse photography, landmark, seascape, city, outdoor...) 4. Music: Thousands of copyrighted music to match various emotional expressions; (rhythm, fresh, cheerful, romantic, melancholy, Chinese-style...) 5. Text: Dozens of well-designed text titles can be used at will. 6. Toning: 8 color toning functions can be used to refine unlimitedly; 7. Sharing: Works can be shared and published on major social platforms with a single click. [SALAD VIP Service Statement] 1. Service name: - Yearly SALAD VIP; Hereinafter referred to as VIP. 2. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal.After successful deduction, Salad will be automatically extended for one subscription period. To cancel renewal, manually turn off automatic renewals in iTunes/AppleID setup 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. 3. You can suspend or terminate this service by: Automatic renewal for Apple In App Payments (IAP payments, in-app purchases): Goto iPhone “Settings“ --> Enter “iTunes Store and App Store“ --> tap “Apple ID“, select “View Apple ID“, enter “Account Settings“ page, tap “Subscribe“, and select Salad VIP to cancel the subscription.
4. Link of terms: Privacy Policy: http://us.saladvideo.com/VIPject/VIPtocols/privateVIPtocols?lang=en User Agreement: https://us.saladvideo.com/VIPject/VIPtocols/userVIPtocols?lang=en
Terms of Use: http://us.saladvideo.com/VIPject/VIPtocols/vipVIPtocols?lang=en

[Contact Us] Email: salad@camera360.cn

Screenshots

Slideshow Maker Lite4 screens
Salad Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Salad Video at 56% against Slideshow Maker Lite's 4%. Salad Video also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.6) and ads (none vs shown). Slideshow Maker Lite's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Salad Video sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Salad Video holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 163 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Slideshow Maker Lite's written reviews are positive against 56% of Salad Video's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slideshow Maker Lite ships an update weekly, Salad Video every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Slideshow Maker Lite versus Salad Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlideshow Maker LiteSalad Video
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (51 ratings)4.5 (163 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.7% of reviews55.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51163 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
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 MB226 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPolymath Company LimitedChengDu PinGuo Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Slideshow Maker Lite

All ratings51 ratings
Positive37.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative56.9%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive3.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative95.4%

Salad Video

All ratings163 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive55.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative39.0%

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

Salad Video

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
10 purchases

Salad Video

Subscriptions10
  • VIP Weekly with Free Trial$3.497 Days
  • VIP Quarterly with Free Trial3 Days trial$3.993 Months
  • VIP Month$4.491 Month
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  • VipYearly(Christmas Special)3 Days trial$9.491 Year
  • Salad PRO3 Days trial$13.491 Year
  • SALAD VIP Yearly3 Days trial$13.491 Year
  • VIP Yearly with Free Trial$13.491 Year
  • VIP Yearly(Time-Limited Promo)3 Days trial$17.491 Year
  • VIP Yearly with Free Trial3 Days trial$20.491 Year
  • VIP Yearly with Free Trial3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Slideshow Maker Lite free?
Slideshow Maker Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Salad Video free?
Salad Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slideshow Maker Lite or Salad Video?
Salad Video is rated higher. Slideshow Maker Lite averages 2.6 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Salad Video averages 4.5 from 163 ratings.
Do Slideshow Maker Lite or Salad Video have ads?
Slideshow Maker Lite shows ads; Salad Video does not.
Which is updated more often, Slideshow Maker Lite or Salad Video?
Slideshow Maker Lite ships an update weekly, and Salad Video every 10 days. Most recently, Slideshow Maker Lite was updated on November 6, 2026 and Salad Video on November 6, 2026.

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