# Transition Maker vs Slide Show Maker ⁺

The clearest difference is rating: Slide Show Maker ⁺ at 4.7 against Transition Maker's 2.9. Slide Show Maker ⁺ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (8K vs 138). Transition Maker's advantage is review sentiment (20% vs 6%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transition Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Slide Show Maker ⁺ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Slide Show Maker ⁺ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slide Show Maker ⁺ has 8K ratings behind it against 138, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Transition Maker's written reviews are positive against 6% of Slide Show Maker ⁺'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Transition Maker ships an update every 11 months, Slide Show Maker ⁺ every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transition Maker | Slide Show Maker ⁺ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transition-maker/id1238094222/reviews) | **[4.7 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-show-maker/id1506310391/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 138 | **8K** |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 217 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) | [Appnap Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553618191) |

## What reviewers say

### Transition Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transition-maker/id1238094222)

Easily merge multiple video clips together with a wide selection of beautiful transitions. Tell your story seamlessly with just a few taps, preview your creation, and export in your desired quality. Ideal for creating memorable stories or video tutorials.

**Highlights:** Merge video clips, Apply beautiful transitions, Preview merged video, Export in high, medium, low quality, Create video tutorials, Share videos

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TransitionMaker PRO Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TransitionMaker Premium Annual | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free transitions available
- 👍 Some users find it good
- 👍 Easy to use (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Black/grey screen issues
- 🐛 App doesn't load or work
- 🐛 Poor video quality
- 🐛 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Black screen on opening
- Grey screen on opening
- App freezes
- App closes when selecting video

**Requested features**

- Ability to combine more than two videos
- More transition options
- Improve functionality
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Add ability to insert images and GIFs


### Slide Show Maker ⁺

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-show-maker/id1506310391)

Easily create captivating slideshows by selecting photos from your gallery. This app simplifies the process of making premium videos, allowing you to share your creations globally. Unlock advanced features through a subscription for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Create slideshows from photos, Add music to videos, Easy-to-use interface, Premium video creation, Share creations globally

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Maker & Editor | $9.99 | per month |
| Slideshow Maker with Music | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Love making videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Waste of time
- 🐛 Freezes and glitches
- 🤔 Photos not in order
- 🔒 Misleading free trial
- 🔇 Limited music selection

**Reported bugs**

- Photos don't show up
- App crashes when adding photos
- Music doesn't work
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Bring back old Flipagram
- Allow custom music selection
- Improve order of photos
- Add more music options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transition Maker free?

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

### Is Slide Show Maker ⁺ free?

Slide Show Maker ⁺ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Transition Maker or Slide Show Maker ⁺?

Slide Show Maker ⁺ is rated higher. Transition Maker averages 2.9 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Slide Show Maker ⁺ averages 4.7 from 8K ratings.

### Do Transition Maker or Slide Show Maker ⁺ have ads?

Transition Maker shows ads; Slide Show Maker ⁺ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transition Maker or Slide Show Maker ⁺?

Transition Maker ships an update every 11 months, and Slide Show Maker ⁺ every 12 months. Most recently, Transition Maker was updated on September 28, 2026 and Slide Show Maker ⁺ on September 27, 2026.

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