Comparison

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! vs Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!

Create eye-catching thumbnails and banners for various social media platforms to boost your content's visibility and attract more views. This app offers a wide range of customization options, including backgrounds, text, fonts, and design elements, all within a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Create thumbnails and banners for YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram
  • Import custom backgrounds or use a variety of free options
  • Add text, overlays, shapes, and stickers
  • Apply professional filters for enhanced visuals
  • Select preferred dimensions
  • User-friendly interface for speed and convenience
Features
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Here's the thing: If you've been uploading content to YouTube or any other social media platform without adding thumbnails, you are losing tons of traffic and views. Do you know why? It's because studies have shown that on places like YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, videos and other social content that does NOT have thumbnails receive far fewer views than those that have thumbnails and vice versa. There are also reports by search experts that having a video thumbnail on search engines like Google can double your search traffic. Why so? Thumbnails are usually the first thing that catches people’s eyes when they make a query on Google, YouTube, or other search engines. The more attractive your thumbnails, the better. The worst case scenario is when you don't have a thumbnail attached to your videos and social media content. What should you do? It's simple: start creating and adding thumbnails to your content. Once you do that, not only will your content appear more beautiful, you'll also be attracting more clicks. And that's why we've created this amazing thumbnail maker app for you. With Thumbnail Maker, you can create literally any kind of thumbnail and banner, including: - YouTube thumbnails and banners - Facebook covers - YT cover photos - LinkedIn cover images - Twitter timeline photos and header images - Instagram thumbnails and covers And many more. There aren't many iOS apps that allow you to create diverse thumbnails and banners for multiple platforms like Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, etc., but this tool does. Which means you won't have to spend money on multiple apps or switch back and forth between apps when you can get everything in one place — our Thumbnail Maker. Plus, it is EXTREMELY CONVENIENT to use. HIGHLIGHTS OF THUMBNAIL MAKER Ability to create thumbnails and covers for different brands (customized particularly for each brand) Availability of a huge variety of free backgrounds in a different category (or simply import your own custom backgrounds) Ability to select preferred dimensions Ability to add text and overlay for personalization Availability of tons of uniquely designed typography fonts, font colors, and special font effects to create thumbnails that stand out Unbeatable design elements that let you add unique shapes and symbols to your thumbnails Ability to enhance the visual appeal of your thumbnails with dozens of professionally designed filters Availability of stickers to buff up your thumbnails for further refinement User-friendly interface designed to support speed and convenience Ability to save your finished work in the Photo Library. HOW TO USE THUMBNAIL MAKER Download, install and open the app. Upload an image or select a background from the category of your choice. Or simply select blank canvas. Choose your preferred dimensions Add text, overlay, or brand to your thumbnail. Save and share your thumbnail. Note: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Read our terms of service and Privacy Policy for more information. Privacy policy https://www.contentarcade.com/tm-privacy-policy http://www.contentarcade.com Terms of use https://www.contentarcade.com/tm-term-of-use

About

Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor

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
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Just a few steps and you can create perfect custom video thumbnails. Thumbnail maker is the easiest app to create thumbnails for your youtube channel. Perfectly cropped to 1280x720, you can create the perfect video thumbnail for your youtube videos. Here are some of the awesome features: -Popular & trending stickers to highlight the best part of your videos. -Select from different templates for the most suitable one to begin with 1000+ Backgrounds -Select from a huge variety of backgrounds to create your thumbnails or simply import your own Backgrounds -Over 100+ Typography fonts uniquely designed fonts to create the most stunning thumbnails -Add unique curves or shapes to make your thumbnail stand out -Enhance the visual appeal of your thumbnails with 30+ professionally designed filters Thumbnail Maker Premium We currently offer the following auto-renewing subscription option: -$3.99 per week -3 days of free trial followed by $9.99 per month By subscribing you get unlimited access to music, stickers, effects and save unlimited videos. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.vidanimate.co Privacy Policy: https://privacy.vidanimate.co

Screenshots

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!4 screens
Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! and Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor's written reviews are positive against 34% of Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!'s. Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 426). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! against 4.5 for Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! has 6.7K ratings behind it against 426, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!'s written reviews are positive against 78% of Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! ships an update monthly, Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! versus Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThumbnail Maker For YT Studio!Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.7K ratings)4.5 (426 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.9% of reviews78.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.7K — better426
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size518 MB254 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCONTENT ARCADE (UK) LTD.Polymath Company Limited

Customer experience

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!

All ratings6,691 ratings
Positive84.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews557 reviews
Positive33.9%
Neutral7.9%
Negative58.2%

Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor

All ratings426 ratings
Positive86.6%
Neutral4.0%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative15.3%

User reviews

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!

From 6.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Variety of templates
  • 🚀 Quick thumbnail creation
  • 💡 Helpful for content creators

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
  • 💰 Too many premium features
  • 🔒 Difficult to access full functionality without paying
  • 🔍 Limited customization options in free version

Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor

From 426 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Distorted image quality after editing
  • Inability to save progress or access previous designs
  • Constant prompts to upgrade to premium
  • Unexpected app crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free templates and design elements
  • Ability to resize and position images freely
  • Better export quality for thumbnails
  • Improved text editing tools

Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!

Subscriptions13
  • Make Thumbnails like a Pro$4.997 Days
  • Intro for a Youtube Video3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Youtube Channel Monthly AI Pro$7.991 Month
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  • Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Thumbnail Monthly Offer$9.991 Month
  • Thumbnail Maker Monthly Offer2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Youtube Channel - Monthly Pro$19.991 Month
  • Thumbnail Maker For Yt Banner3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Make Youtube Intro3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Thumbnail Maker yearly Plan3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Thumbnail Maker yearly Offer3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Thumbnail Maker Yearly Offer3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Thumbnail Maker AI Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Thumbnail Maker pro$3.99
  • Unlock Everything$49.99
3 purchases

Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor

Subscriptions2
  • ThumbnailMaker Premium Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Thumbnail Maker PremiumMonthly$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Thumbnail Maker Life Time$29.99

Questions

Is Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! free?
Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! 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, Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! or Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor?
Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor is rated higher. Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor averages 4.5 from 426 ratings.
Do Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! or Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor have ads?
Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor shows ads; Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! does not.
Which is updated more often, Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! or Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor?
Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! ships an update monthly, and Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor every 8 days. Most recently, Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! was updated on October 15, 2026 and Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor on October 5, 2026.

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