Comparison

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! vs MotionLab AI

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

MotionLab AI

Transform text, images, and ideas into professional videos using AI. This app generates high-quality video content quickly, requiring no prior editing skills. It's ideal for content creators, marketers, educators, and businesses.

Highlights
  • AI-powered video creation
  • Text-to-video generation
  • Social media ready content
  • Professional video production
  • Free image generations
Features
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Create AI-Generated Videos in Minutes Transform text, images, and ideas into high-quality videos with the power of AI video generation. Whether you're a content creator, marketer, educator, or business owner, our AI-powered video maker helps you produce professional-grade videos effortlessly—no editing skills required. Key Features: AI-Powered Video Creation – Convert text prompts into stunning videos instantly. Text-to-Video AI – Type your script, and AI generates animated or real-style videos. Social Media Ready – Perfect for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and more. Feature accessibility Our commitment to accessibility means you can enjoy 3 free image generations. For those looking to take things further, our premium video generation service is available through a subscription, offering enhanced creative possibilities. Who Is This For? Content creators looking for an efficient way to produce engaging videos Marketers who need high-quality promotional content quickly Educators creating instructional or e-learning videos Businesses producing professional videos for ads, presentations, or training Streamline video production with AI and bring your ideas to life in just minutes. Try MotionLab today.

Screenshots

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!4 screens
MotionLab AI3 screens

Verdict

The call

Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! and MotionLab AI both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of MotionLab AI's written reviews are positive against 34% of Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!'s. Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio!'s advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 22). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 MotionLab AI sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 MotionLab AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! has 6.7K ratings behind it against 22, 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 67% of MotionLab AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! versus MotionLab AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThumbnail Maker For YT Studio!MotionLab AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.7K ratings)4.5 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.9% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.7K — better22
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size518 MB54 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperCONTENT ARCADE (UK) LTD.RYZE INNOVATIONS LLC

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%

MotionLab AI

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

MotionLab AI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
7 purchases

MotionLab AI

Subscriptions3
  • MotionLab Pro7 Days trial2 variants$8.997 Days
  • Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time4
  • Watermark$0.99
  • 100 Credits$3.99
  • 500 Credits$9.99
Show 1 more
  • 1200 Credits$19.99

Questions

Is Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! free?
Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MotionLab AI free?
MotionLab AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! or MotionLab AI?
MotionLab AI is rated higher. Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.7K ratings, while MotionLab AI averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.
Do Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! or MotionLab AI have ads?
Neither Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! nor MotionLab AI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! or MotionLab AI?
Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! ships an update monthly, and MotionLab AI monthly. Most recently, Thumbnail Maker For YT Studio! was updated on October 20, 2026 and MotionLab AI on October 3, 2026.

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