# Transition Maker vs Transition Video Editor

The clearest difference is monetization model: Transition Video Editor at free with in-app purchases against Transition Maker's subscription. Transition Video Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 20%). Transition Maker's advantage is ratings volume (138 vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Transition Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Transition Video Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Transition Video Editor holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transition Maker has 138 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Transition Maker's written reviews are positive against 50% of Transition Video Editor's.

Transition Maker ships an update every 11 months, Transition Video Editor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Transition Maker | Transition Video Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transition-maker/id1238094222/reviews) | **[3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transition-video-editor/id6450870553/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 217 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) | [Appside Technologies LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496513356) |

## 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


### Transition Video Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transition-video-editor/id6450870553)

Create captivating videos with seamless transitions and effects. Add music, filters, and stickers to enhance your footage. Share your masterpieces effortlessly on social media.

**Highlights:** Record or import videos, Seamless transition effects, Align feature for continuity, Stickers, filters, and overlays, Background music library, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Transitions - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Transitions-Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Transitions-Annually | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Transition Maker free?

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

### Is Transition Video Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Transition Maker or Transition Video Editor?

Transition Video Editor is rated higher. Transition Maker averages 2.9 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Transition Video Editor averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Transition Maker or Transition Video Editor have ads?

Transition Maker shows ads; Transition Video Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Transition Maker or Transition Video Editor?

Transition Maker ships an update every 11 months, and Transition Video Editor every 2 months. Most recently, Transition Maker was updated on October 12, 2026 and Transition Video Editor on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*