# Slideshow Maker & Creator vs SLIDESHOW

The clearest difference is rating: Slideshow Maker & Creator at 4.2 against SLIDESHOW's 3.9. Slideshow Maker & Creator also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 90) and review sentiment (73% vs 63%). SLIDESHOW's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slideshow Maker & Creator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SLIDESHOW sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Slideshow Maker & Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slideshow Maker & Creator has 2.1K ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Slideshow Maker & Creator's written reviews are positive against 63% of SLIDESHOW's.

Slideshow Maker & Creator ships an update monthly, SLIDESHOW every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slideshow Maker & Creator | SLIDESHOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-and-creator/id1419462900/reviews)** | [3.9 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-story-maker/id1467722272/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | **73.1% of reviews** | 62.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 76 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Green & Red LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329658626) | [江 邱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655035386) |

## What reviewers say

### Slideshow Maker & Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-and-creator/id1419462900)

Easily create and share stunning video slideshows and love stories from your photos and videos. This app offers professional editing tools, a simple interface, and fast performance to help you craft compelling visual narratives with music, themes, and effects.

**Highlights:** Create video slideshows from photos, Add music and themes, Professional editing tools, Fast video creation, HD quality video saving, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slideshow Maker - Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Slideshow Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Slideshow Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great format
- 🌟 Nice options
- 👍 Love the edits
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Wonderful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Only allows 15 photos
- ❌ Can't add music
- ❌ Slow to load/process
- ❌ Limited customization options
- ❌ Crashes/doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Login/signup screen issues
- Slideshow processing errors
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add music option
- Increase photo/video limit
- Add more customization options (transitions, speed, etc.)
- Improve editing capabilities
- Add screenshot support


### SLIDESHOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-story-maker/id1467722272)

Transform your photos and music into engaging videos with a wide selection of templates and transitions. Enhance your creations with diverse filters and customize background music for any occasion. Easily create shareable content in various aspect ratios.

**Highlights:** 80+ video templates, 80+ transitions, 30+ photo filters, Customizable music, Multiple aspect ratios (16:9, 1:1)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Slide Pro Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Good for video editing
- 👍 Fast performance
- 👍 Nice interface
- 👍 Great transitions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Many features require premium/subscription
- 👎 App crashes frequently
- 👎 Limited free features
- 👎 Transitions are slow
- 👎 App glitches and kicks users out

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps crashing
- Keeps signing out
- Kicks users out of the app
- Glitches when playing video
- Cannot hear music

**Requested features**

- Add TikTok sounds
- Apply to all feature for transitions
- Add overlays for videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slideshow Maker & Creator free?

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

### Is SLIDESHOW free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slideshow Maker & Creator or SLIDESHOW?

Slideshow Maker & Creator is rated higher. Slideshow Maker & Creator averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while SLIDESHOW averages 3.9 from 90 ratings.

### Do Slideshow Maker & Creator or SLIDESHOW have ads?

Neither Slideshow Maker & Creator nor SLIDESHOW shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slideshow Maker & Creator or SLIDESHOW?

Slideshow Maker & Creator ships an update monthly, and SLIDESHOW every 2 weeks. Most recently, Slideshow Maker & Creator was updated on September 1, 2026 and SLIDESHOW on September 18, 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.*