# Video Editor . vs Video Editor

The clearest difference is ads: Video Editor . at none against Video Editor's shown. Video Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (69% vs 60%). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Editor . sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Video Editor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 Video Editor . against 4.7 for Video Editor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 7.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Video Editor .'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Video Editor's.

Video Editor . ships an update every 2 months, Video Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Editor . | Video Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1253802769/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-vlog-star/id1403688344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 7.1K |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **69.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [传彬 戴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633635226) | [亚玲 查](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538989602) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Editor .

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1253802769)

Easily create and edit professional-looking videos in minutes, even for beginners. Add music, text, stickers, and filters to make your content shine for social media or YouTube.

**Highlights:** Multi-audio synthesis, Professional filters, Stickers and text overlays, Crop, cut, and split clips, Music and sound effect library, Adjustable aspect ratios, Merge videos and photos

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Editor Pro for One Month | $4.49 | per month |
| Video Editor Pro for One Year | $27.49 | per year |
| Music - Innervation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter - B Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter - P Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter - M Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter - G Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Video Editor Pro for Lifetime | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for quick video editing
- 🎨 Decent music and effects options
- 💡 Ability to combine multiple videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Watermark issue even with paid version
- 💰 Too many ads and limited free features
- 🔋 Performance issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Video not saving properly
- Audio not working as expected
- Editing tools malfunctioning
- Compatibility issues with newer OS updates

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced editing tools
- Improve video/audio sync capabilities
- Allow custom music import
- Introduce a save/resume project feature


### Video Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-vlog-star/id1403688344)

This app is an all-in-one video editor designed for content creators. It offers tools for editing footage, creating intros and thumbnails, and optimizing videos for platforms like YouTube.  It's suitable for beginners and those wanting to make quick, professional edits on their phones.

**Highlights:** Video editing tools (trim, cut, splice), Intro & Outro maker, Thumbnail & Channel Art maker, YouTube SEO tools, Reaction camera, Screen recorder, Video filters & FX effects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP - Special Offer | $2.99 | per month |
| monthly rss | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP - Special Offer | $8.99 | per year |
| yearly rss. | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP | Free | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Thumbnail Maker | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Intro Maker | $5.99 | one-time |
| Forever VIP - Special Offer | $11.99 | one-time |
| Forever VIP | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Amazing
- ⭐ Fantastic
- ⭐ Great app
- ⭐ Excellent
- ⭐ Best app ever

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes
- 🐛 Glitches
- 🐛 Bugs
- 🔒 Lost VIP access
- 💰 Paywall/Expensive

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when rearranging clips
- Video export failures
- Disappearing projects/work
- Volume controls not working
- Text formatting issues when exporting

**Requested features**

- Add text-to-speech
- Ability to rearrange/organize imported sounds
- Option to edit titles/names of imported sounds
- Add account login to use VIP on multiple devices
- Implement undo/redo functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Editor . free?

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

### Is Video Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Editor . or Video Editor?

Video Editor is rated higher. Video Editor . averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Video Editor averages 4.7 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do Video Editor . or Video Editor have ads?

Video Editor shows ads; Video Editor . does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video Editor . or Video Editor?

Video Editor . ships an update every 2 months, and Video Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Editor . was updated on November 4, 2026 and Video Editor on November 5, 2026.

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