# Intro Maker for YouTube Studio vs Thumbnail Maker For YouTube

The clearest difference is monetization model: Intro Maker for YouTube Studio at free with in-app purchases against Thumbnail Maker For YouTube's subscription. Intro Maker for YouTube Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (17K vs 3K). Thumbnail Maker For YouTube's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (72% vs 61%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intro Maker for YouTube Studio sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Thumbnail Maker For YouTube sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Thumbnail Maker For YouTube holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intro Maker for YouTube Studio has 17K ratings behind it against 3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Intro Maker for YouTube Studio's written reviews are positive against 72% of Thumbnail Maker For YouTube's.

Intro Maker for YouTube Studio ships an update fortnightly, Thumbnail Maker For YouTube every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intro Maker for YouTube Studio | Thumbnail Maker For YouTube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intro-maker-for-youtube-studio/id1434300554/reviews) | **[4.4 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbnail-maker-for-youtube/id1567516089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | 60.6% of reviews | **71.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 176 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [vBridge Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417015605) | [Flying Pigeons LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551467664) |

## What reviewers say

### Intro Maker for YouTube Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intro-maker-for-youtube-studio/id1434300554)

Easily create professional intros and outros for your videos with a vast library of templates.  Merge intros and outros seamlessly with your main video content.  Also includes a powerful thumbnail maker for social media.

**Highlights:** 1000+ intro templates, Logo intro maker, News intro maker, Business intro maker, Outro maker, Thumbnail maker for social media, Merge intros/outros with videos

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| IMM Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Intro Maker - Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| IMM Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| IMM Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Intro Maker - Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for YouTubers
- 🚀 Awesome quality intros
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 🐛 Forced reviews and pop-ups
- 🐛 Inability to save or export videos without paying

**Reported bugs**

- Videos won't preview or load
- App crashes and freezes
- Inability to save or export videos

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to use own music and backgrounds
- Removal of forced reviews and pop-ups
- Expanded free version with more features


### Thumbnail Maker For YouTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbnail-maker-for-youtube/id1567516089)

Design eye-catching thumbnails and banners for your YouTube videos. Customize with templates, text, fonts, colors, and animated overlays. Enhance your content with trending stickers.

**Highlights:** Create custom thumbnails, Use pre-made templates, Add text with custom fonts and colors, Adjust thumbnail covers, Add animated overlays, Use trending stickers

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for YouTubers
- 🎨 Good variety of templates
- 💰 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited options without subscription
- 🔁 Constant requests to rate the app
- 🔌 Lots of ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Thumbnail templates resetting
- Slow loading times
- Inability to save work

**Requested features**

- More gaming-related templates
- Ability to upload own images
- Better editing controls
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intro Maker for YouTube Studio free?

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

### Is Thumbnail Maker For YouTube free?

Thumbnail Maker For YouTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Intro Maker for YouTube Studio or Thumbnail Maker For YouTube?

Thumbnail Maker For YouTube is rated higher. Intro Maker for YouTube Studio averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Thumbnail Maker For YouTube averages 4.4 from 3K ratings.

### Do Intro Maker for YouTube Studio or Thumbnail Maker For YouTube have ads?

Thumbnail Maker For YouTube shows ads; Intro Maker for YouTube Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Intro Maker for YouTube Studio or Thumbnail Maker For YouTube?

Intro Maker for YouTube Studio ships an update fortnightly, and Thumbnail Maker For YouTube every 2 weeks. Most recently, Intro Maker for YouTube Studio was updated on November 7, 2026 and Thumbnail Maker For YouTube on November 7, 2026.

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