# Animoto vs Vimeo Create

The clearest difference is rating: Vimeo Create at 4.8 against Animoto's 4.3. Vimeo Create also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 19%) and ratings volume (49K vs 1.3K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Animoto sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Vimeo Create sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vimeo Create holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vimeo Create has 49K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Animoto's written reviews are positive against 47% of Vimeo Create's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Animoto | Vimeo Create |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animoto-video-maker-and-editor/id1309697613/reviews) | **[4.8 (49K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimeo-create/id1491791513/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **49K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | **47.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 400 MB | 216 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Animoto Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/459248040) | [Vimeo.com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/425194762) |

## What reviewers say

### Animoto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animoto-video-maker-and-editor/id1309697613)

Create professional social media videos with ease. Upload your own media, choose from templates, and customize with text, music, and branding elements. Share directly to platforms like Instagram and Facebook.

**Highlights:** Professional video templates, Customizable text and fonts, Brand color and logo integration, Stock photo library access, Video trimming and timing controls, Licensed music library, Direct social media posting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Animoto Premium - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Animoto Basic - Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Animoto Professional Monthly | $28.99 | per month |
| Animoto Premium - Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| Animoto Professional+ Monthly | $78.99 | per month |
| Animoto Basic - Annual | $95.99 | per year |
| Animoto Professional Annual | $179.99 | per year |
| Animoto Professional+ Annual | $499.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Variety of templates
- 👍 Great for creating videos for social media
- 👍 Helpful for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Doesn't save progress
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🔒 Limited features in free version
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with older devices
- Watermark issue even after paid subscription
- Unable to download or share videos
- Constant need to update app

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to use own music
- Landscape video support
- Auto-save functionality
- Better integration between mobile and desktop versions


### Vimeo Create

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vimeo-create/id1491791513)

Easily create professional-looking videos on the go with a user-friendly interface. Offers flexible subscription options with auto-renewal, and provides direct contact for feedback and support.

**Highlights:** Easy video creation, Mobile editing, Subscription management, Direct user support, Flexible pricing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Powerful Video Editing Tools | $6.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Powerful Video Editing Tools | $11.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Pro Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Video Ad Maker with Branding | $24.99 | per month |
| Vimeo Business | $59.99 | per month |
| Video Ad Maker with Branding | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for creating simple videos
- 👍 Intuitive and great end results
- 👍 Helpful for video creation
- 👍 Sophisticated and polished videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
- 🐛 Issues with saving and exporting videos
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data usage
- 🔒 Unauthorized charges and billing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Saved videos not showing up
- Media not loading properly
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape
- Exporting issues leading to data loss

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode for iPad
- Improve audio editing and syncing capabilities
- Allow uploading of custom fonts and logos
- Provide more advanced video editing tools
- Offer a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Animoto free?

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

### Is Vimeo Create free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Animoto or Vimeo Create?

Vimeo Create is rated higher. Animoto averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Vimeo Create averages 4.8 from 49K ratings.

### Do Animoto or Vimeo Create have ads?

Neither Animoto nor Vimeo Create shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Animoto or Vimeo Create?

Animoto ships an update fortnightly, and Vimeo Create fortnightly. Most recently, Animoto was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vimeo Create on October 28, 2026.

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