Vertical Video Maker vs OnBeat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vertical Video Maker
Transform horizontal videos into full-screen vertical format for social media. Easily crop and select desired sections to make your content stand out on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat.
- Convert horizontal to vertical video
- Full-screen portrait mode
- Crop and select video parts
- Optimize for social media platforms
- Easy to use interface
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Edit and convert your social media landscape videos to look great in full screen portrait mode. Vertical Video Maker helps you convert your videos to look good on social media like Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. Use the tool to crop and capture the parts of the video you want.
OnBeat
Effortlessly create stunning videos synced to music with AI-powered beat matching. Combine photos and videos, add text and filters, and export in high quality. Perfect for social media content like Reels and Stories.
- AI Auto Beat Sync
- Photo & Video Collage
- Extensive Music Library
- Reels Templates & Layouts
- Fonts & Text Editor
- Video Filters
- High-Quality Export
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Skip hours of video editing with OnBeat! The easiest way to create stunning Reels and sync your videos to the beat. Whether it's a travel vlog, weekend recap, or a year in review vid – we've got you covered. Create videos you'll love with our powerful video editor. Perfect for Reels, shorts, stories, and more on Instagram and beyond! Auto Beat Sync & Customization Experience AI-powered video editing magic. OnBeat automatically syncs your videos to the music beat in seconds. Want more control? Easily add custom beats to match your unique style. Create captivating Reels and edit videos effortlessly with our intuitive Reels maker. Photos & Videos Collage OnBeat works seamlessly with both photos and videos. Our video collage feature makes it easy to combine various media types, allowing you to create dynamic and engaging content for your Instagram stories and posts. Perfect for travel recaps and weekend highlights! Extensive Music Library Choose from our vast collection of 50+ copyright-free tracks or import your own music. OnBeat gives you the freedom to use any song that fits your creative vision, ensuring your Reels always have the perfect beat. Best Reels Templates & Layouts for Instagram Stand out with our diverse range of templates for Reels. From eye-catching video recaps to end-of-year highlights, OnBeat offers the best Reels templates for every occasion. Elevate your Instagram presence with professionally crafted templates that make your content shine. Fonts & Text Editor Express yourself with our extensive font collection. OnBeat provides a wide array of typography options to match any mood or style, ensuring your text overlays are as impactful as your visuals. Want to edit the text on your video? No problem, with our customizable video editor! Filters for Video Editing Enhance your Reels with our unique filters. Add that perfect finishing touch to make your videos pop and grab attention. From subtle adjustments to dramatic transformations, our filters help your content stand out. Adjust the intensity of each filter to suit your style! High-Quality Video Export Share your creations in stunning clarity. OnBeat allows you to export your Reels and video edits in high quality, ensuring your hard work looks phenomenal when posted on your Instagram account or any other platform. Upgrade to OnBeat Pro for even more video editing features: - Extract audio from any video - Add music from your personal Files & iTunes library - Access exclusive music tracks, fonts, templates & filters for Reels - Remove the OnBeat watermark Start your free 7-day trial of OnBeat Pro today and revolutionize your video editing and Reels making experience! Download OnBeat now and start creating mesmerizing Reels that sync perfectly to the beat! Our video editor is perfect for vlogs, travel content, weekend recaps, and so much more. Got feature requests or feedback on our Reels maker or video editing tools? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out at onbeat@cardinalblue.com or connect with us on Instagram @onbeat.app Terms of Service: http://cardinalblue.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://cardinalblue.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OnBeat at 4.7 against Vertical Video Maker's 1.9. OnBeat also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 9) and review sentiment (30% vs 21%). Vertical Video Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Vertical Video Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OnBeat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OnBeat holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnBeat has 2.4K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Vertical Video Maker's written reviews are positive against 30% of OnBeat's.
| Parameter | Vertical Video Maker | OnBeat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (9 ratings) | 4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | 29.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 2.4K — better |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 259 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fast Hatch Apps | Cardinal Blue |
Customer experience
Vertical Video Maker
OnBeat
Bugs and requests
Vertical Video Maker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
OnBeat
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes when trying to save or export videos
- Issues with media loading and syncing
- Unexpected behavior when using certain features
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Glitches with full-screen and orientation changes
Requested features
5 requests- More free templates and music options
- Improved saving and exporting functionality
- Ability to use own music and media
- Better organization and project management
- Expanded editing tools and customization
In-app purchases
Vertical Video Maker
- Unlock Pro$9.99
OnBeat
- OnBeat PRO (Weekly)$1.997 Days
- OnBeat PRO$4.991 Month
- OnBeat PRO2 variants$7.991 Month
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- OnBeat PRO7 Days trial$35.991 Year
- OnBeat PRO7 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
- OnBeat PRO$159.99
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