# Reverse Video Edito‪r‬ vs CapCut

The clearest difference is ads: CapCut at none against Reverse Video Edito‪r‬'s shown. CapCut also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (1.1M vs 4.8K). Reverse Video Edito‪r‬'s advantage is review sentiment (65% vs 50%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse Video Edito‪r‬ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and CapCut sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Reverse Video Edito‪r‬ against 4.6 for CapCut. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CapCut has 1.1M ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Reverse Video Edito‪r‬'s written reviews are positive against 50% of CapCut's.

Reverse Video Edito‪r‬ ships an update every 3 months, CapCut weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Video Edito‪r‬ | CapCut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-video-editor/id1239697303/reviews) | [4.6 (1.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capcut-photo-and-video-editor/id1500855883/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.8K | **1.1M** |
| Positive reviews | **65.5% of reviews** | 49.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 7 MB | 777 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brachmann Online Marketing GmbH & Co. KG](https://appshunter.io/developer/682848918) | [Bytedance Pte. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497663561) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse Video Edito‪r‬

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-video-editor/id1239697303)

Easily create humorous videos by playing your footage in reverse. Transform everyday actions into magical or comical moments, perfect for social media sharing. Record new clips or use existing ones from your library.

**Highlights:** Play videos backwards, Record new videos, Use existing videos, Reverse video and sound, Save reversed videos, Share on social media

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative reverse video feature
- 🤩 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- ⏱️ Long processing times
- 💰 Ads and paid subscription
- 🔇 Audio issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to reverse videos
- Inability to save reversed videos
- Compatibility issues with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Progress bar for video processing
- Longer video support
- More customization options
- Improved video quality


### CapCut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capcut-photo-and-video-editor/id1500855883)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Photo & Video, #4 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #9 Top Free, #17 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Create professional-looking videos with a wide range of editing tools, including advanced features like keyframe animation, chroma key, and stabilization. Add text, effects, music, and auto-generated captions to make your content stand out on social media.

**Highlights:** Keyframe animation, Smooth slow-motion, Chroma key, Stabilization, Auto captions, Background removal, Trending effects & filters

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| capcut cloud space | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| MonthlySubscription—7days free | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $10.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $62.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Standard Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscriptions | $89.99 | per year |
| Template Editing | $0.49 | one-time |
| Make Reservation | $0.99 | one-time |
| One-month PRO | $11.99 | one-time |
| One Month Standard | $11.99 | one-time |
| One- year PRO | $54.99 | one-time |
| One-year Standard | $77.00 | one-time |
| One-year Pro | $77.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Beginner-friendly
- 🚀 Efficient editing
- 👍 Extensive effects and templates
- 🚀 Fast rendering

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Glitchy behavior
- 💰 Excessive monetization
- 🐛 Unreliable storage management
- 🐛 Buggy audio/video synchronization

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted projects not recoverable
- Camera/video recording issues
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Improved slow motion feature
- More advanced editing tools (e.g. graphs, custom transitions)
- Better audio editing capabilities
- Organizational features (e.g. folders, project management)
- Expanded language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse Video Edito‪r‬ free?

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

### Is CapCut free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reverse Video Edito‪r‬ or CapCut?

Reverse Video Edito‪r‬ and CapCut are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.8K and 1.1M ratings respectively.

### Do Reverse Video Edito‪r‬ or CapCut have ads?

Reverse Video Edito‪r‬ shows ads; CapCut does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse Video Edito‪r‬ or CapCut?

Reverse Video Edito‪r‬ ships an update every 3 months, and CapCut weekly. Most recently, Reverse Video Edito‪r‬ was updated on September 25, 2026 and CapCut on September 26, 2026.

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