# Slideshow Maker vs Shuffle Photos

The clearest difference is ads: Slideshow Maker at none against Shuffle Photos's shown. Slideshow Maker also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (6.4K vs 347). Shuffle Photos's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slideshow Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shuffle Photos sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Slideshow Maker against 4.6 for Shuffle Photos. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slideshow Maker has 6.4K ratings behind it against 347, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Slideshow Maker's written reviews are positive against 72% of Shuffle Photos's.

Slideshow Maker ships an update every 2 months, Shuffle Photos every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slideshow Maker | Shuffle Photos |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker/id1411198024/reviews)** | [4.6 (347 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffle-photos/id1443909108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.4K** | 347 |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 71.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 190 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [国媚 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504191475) | [Ryusuke Uchida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377920444) |

## What reviewers say

### Slideshow Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker/id1411198024)

Transform your photos into engaging video slideshows with music. Easily select, arrange, and add transitions to your images. Personalize duration and incorporate your favorite tunes before sharing your creations.

**Highlights:** Create slideshows from photos, Organize photos with drag-and-drop, Add photo transitions, Incorporate music from gallery or device, Customize slideshow duration, Share to social media or save to camera roll

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Now! | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Completely free
- 💡 Great for creating slideshows
- 😊 Enjoyable experience
- 🎨 Lots of transition options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔇 Limited music selection
- 📏 Restricted to 9 photos per slideshow
- 🔀 Inability to mix transition types

**Reported bugs**

- Freezes when trying to load music
- Inconsistent photo quality when saved
- Ads interfere with app functionality

**Requested features**

- Allow longer music tracks
- Add more modern song options
- Implement filters and effects
- Enable adjustable slide durations
- Permit re-editing of saved slideshows


### Shuffle Photos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shuffle-photos/id1443909108)

Create dynamic photo slideshows from your camera rolls and albums. Customize transition speeds, repeat options, and enjoy features like pause, zoom, and photo management. It can also serve as a digital photo frame or signage.

**Highlights:** Shuffled and unshuffled slideshows, Adjustable photo switching speed, Infinite repeat option, Pause and resume functionality, Zoom and maintain zoom rate, Display remaining time, Selectable background options

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and to the point
- 👍 Efficient and reliable
- 👍 Good alternative to iOS Photos slideshow
- 👍 Great for shuffling photos
- 👍 Easy to use for non-tech users

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios Ads are too frequent and annoying
- 🐛 Freezes regularly
- 🐛 Upgraded version shows no change
- 🐛 Stopped working after some use
- 🐛 Ads prevent usage

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on photos even with paid version
- Upgraded version shows no change
- Stopped working after weeks of use
- Ads prevent usage
- GIFs cause the app to freeze and not transition

**Requested features**

- Playback speed feature
- Shuffle photos from Files app
- Run multiple instances for multiple displays
- Pick music for each slideshow
- Shuffle photos from iCloud Drive


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slideshow Maker free?

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

### Is Shuffle Photos free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slideshow Maker or Shuffle Photos?

Slideshow Maker is rated higher. Slideshow Maker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.4K ratings, while Shuffle Photos averages 4.6 from 347 ratings.

### Do Slideshow Maker or Shuffle Photos have ads?

Shuffle Photos shows ads; Slideshow Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slideshow Maker or Shuffle Photos?

Slideshow Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Shuffle Photos every 3 weeks. Most recently, Slideshow Maker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Shuffle Photos on October 29, 2026.

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