# Video Editor vs Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Video Editor at 7.1K against Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor's 426. Video Editor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 69%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Editor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 426, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Video Editor's written reviews are positive against 78% of Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Video Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Editor | Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-vlog-star/id1403688344/reviews)** | [4.5 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbnail-maker-studio-editor/id1433849802/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 426 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [亚玲 查](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538989602) | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbnail-maker-studio-editor/id1433849802)

Easily create custom video thumbnails for your YouTube channel with a variety of templates, backgrounds, fonts, and stickers. Enhance your visuals with professional filters and unique design elements to make your videos stand out.

**Highlights:** Customizable templates, 1000+ backgrounds, 100+ typography fonts, Popular stickers, Professional filters, Add shapes and curves

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThumbnailMaker Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Thumbnail Maker PremiumMonthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Thumbnail Maker Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient thumbnail creation
- 💡 Helpful for YouTube/social media
- 🎨 Good editing tools and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 💤 Slow performance and loading issues
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔒 Saving/exporting problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing 'My Projects'
- Inability to save or export thumbnails
- Text input issues and glitches
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Cut-out and sticker maker
- Better text editing tools
- Improved stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Editor free?

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

### Is Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor free?

Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Editor or Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor?

Video Editor is rated higher. Video Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor averages 4.5 from 426 ratings.

### Do Video Editor or Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor have ads?

Both Video Editor and Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor show ads.

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

Video Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor every 8 days. Most recently, Video Editor was updated on October 13, 2026 and Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor on October 17, 2026.

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