# Video Editor vs Thumbnail Maker For YouTube

The clearest difference is monetization model: Video Editor at free with in-app purchases against Thumbnail Maker For YouTube's subscription. Video Editor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 For YouTube sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.1K and 3K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Video Editor's written reviews are positive against 72% of Thumbnail Maker For YouTube's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Editor | Thumbnail Maker For YouTube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-vlog-star/id1403688344/reviews)** | [4.4 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbnail-maker-for-youtube/id1567516089/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | **71.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 166 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [亚玲 查](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538989602) | [Flying Pigeons LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551467664) |

## 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 For YouTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbnail-maker-for-youtube/id1567516089)

Design eye-catching thumbnails and banners for your YouTube videos. Customize with templates, text, fonts, colors, and animated overlays. Enhance your content with trending stickers.

**Highlights:** Create custom thumbnails, Use pre-made templates, Add text with custom fonts and colors, Adjust thumbnail covers, Add animated overlays, Use trending stickers

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for YouTubers
- 🎨 Good variety of templates
- 💰 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited options without subscription
- 🔁 Constant requests to rate the app
- 🔌 Lots of ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Thumbnail templates resetting
- Slow loading times
- Inability to save work

**Requested features**

- More gaming-related templates
- Ability to upload own images
- Better editing controls
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Editor free?

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

### Is Thumbnail Maker For YouTube free?

Thumbnail Maker For YouTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Video Editor is rated higher. Video Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Thumbnail Maker For YouTube averages 4.4 from 3K ratings.

### Do Video Editor or Thumbnail Maker For YouTube have ads?

Both Video Editor and Thumbnail Maker For YouTube show ads.

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

Video Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thumbnail Maker For YouTube every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Editor was updated on November 7, 2026 and Thumbnail Maker For YouTube on November 7, 2026.

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