# Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor vs Intro Maker

The clearest difference is ads: Intro Maker at none against Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor's shown. Intro Maker also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 425). Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 69%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Intro Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor against 4.6 for Intro Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intro Maker has 10K ratings behind it against 425, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor's written reviews are positive against 69% of Intro Maker's.

Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor ships an update every 8 days, Intro Maker every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor | Intro Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (425 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbnail-maker-studio-editor/id1433849802/reviews) | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intro-maker-make-outro-for-yt/id1448460275/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 425 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 69.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 254 MB | 328 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) | [Whistle Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625943700) |

## What reviewers say

### Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbnail-maker-studio-editor/id1433849802)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThumbnailMaker Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Thumbnail Maker PremiumMonthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Thumbnail Maker Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Intro Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intro-maker-make-outro-for-yt/id1448460275)

Easily create professional-looking intros and outros for your YouTube or iMovie videos. Customize templates with effects, music, and text to make your content stand out. Export your creations directly to your gallery.

**Highlights:** 20 customizable intro templates, Add video effects and overlays, Real-time editing and preview, Add custom music or sound effects, Easy export to gallery, Create intros, inserts, announcements, and credits

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly New Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| New Yearly Subscription | $22.99 | per year |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly New Subscription | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick to create intros
- 💡 Variety of templates
- 😊 Fun and creative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for full features
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Zip extraction failures
- Blank screens and search issues
- Subscription problems and double charging

**Requested features**

- More free templates and fonts
- Ability to create custom intros and outros
- Faster export and rendering times
- Removal of watermark for free users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor free?

Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Intro Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor or Intro Maker?

Intro Maker is rated higher. Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 425 ratings, while Intro Maker averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor or Intro Maker have ads?

Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor shows ads; Intro Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor or Intro Maker?

Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor ships an update every 8 days, and Intro Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor was updated on October 26, 2026 and Intro Maker on October 26, 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.*