# AALIYAH vs Video Editor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AALIYAH at none against Video Editor's 10. AALIYAH also leads on ads (none vs shown). Video Editor's advantage is ratings volume (7.1K vs 118) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Editor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AALIYAH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Video Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Editor has 7.1K ratings behind it against 118, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of AALIYAH's written reviews are positive against 69% of Video Editor's.

AALIYAH ships an update every 6 weeks, Video Editor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AALIYAH | Video Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aaliyah/id1369300898/reviews) | **[4.7 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-vlog-star/id1403688344/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 118 | **7.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | **69.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TaleSwing Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286940056) | [亚玲 查](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538989602) |

## What reviewers say

### AALIYAH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aaliyah/id1369300898)

Create and share retro-style photos and short videos. Use the built-in photobooth with fun filters and connect with a community celebrating 90s R&B culture. Discover and engage with posts from other fans.

**Highlights:** Retro-style polaroid creation, Short video sharing, Built-in photobooth, Vintage filters (sunglasses, bandannas), Public feed for posts, Community interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 AALIYAH free?

AALIYAH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Video Editor free?

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

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

Video Editor is rated higher. AALIYAH averages 4.5 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Video Editor averages 4.7 from 7.1K ratings.

### Do AALIYAH or Video Editor have ads?

Video Editor shows ads; AALIYAH does not.

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

AALIYAH ships an update every 6 weeks, and Video Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, AALIYAH was updated on November 2, 2026 and Video Editor on November 6, 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.*