# Video Editor vs Gaming Intro Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Video Editor at 4.7 against Gaming Intro Maker's 3.4. Video Editor also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 43%) and ratings volume (7.1K vs 36). Gaming Intro Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Editor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Gaming Intro Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Editor has 7.1K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Video Editor's written reviews are positive against 43% of Gaming Intro Maker's.

Video Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Gaming Intro Maker daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Editor | Gaming Intro Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (7.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-vlog-star/id1403688344/reviews)** | [3.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaming-intro-maker/id1621537752/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.1K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **69.3% of reviews** | 43.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [亚玲 查](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538989602) | [Nothern Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/907836066) |

## 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


### Gaming Intro Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaming-intro-maker/id1621537752)

Create professional-looking video intros and outros for YouTube, gaming streams, or social media. Offers a wide variety of templates, including gaming, magic, and music styles, with full HD quality and no watermarks.

**Highlights:** Create video intros and outros, No watermark, Full HD quality, Multiple intro styles (gaming, magic, music), Over 200+ esport logo designs, Weekly template updates

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access - Gaming Intro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Editor free?

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

### Is Gaming Intro Maker free?

Gaming Intro Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Editor or Gaming Intro Maker?

Video Editor is rated higher. Video Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.1K ratings, while Gaming Intro Maker averages 3.4 from 36 ratings.

### Do Video Editor or Gaming Intro Maker have ads?

Video Editor shows ads; Gaming Intro Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video Editor or Gaming Intro Maker?

Video Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gaming Intro Maker daily. Most recently, Video Editor was updated on November 7, 2026 and Gaming Intro Maker on November 3, 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.*