# Vertical Video Maker vs OnBeat

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vertical Video Maker | OnBeat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-video-maker/id1436267035/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onbeat-reels-maker-editor/id1635685232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **29.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fast Hatch Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/493382760) | [Cardinal Blue](https://appshunter.io/developer/381057842) |

## What reviewers say

### Vertical Video Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-video-maker/id1436267035)

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.

**Highlights:** Convert horizontal to vertical video, Full-screen portrait mode, Crop and select video parts, Optimize for social media platforms, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### OnBeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onbeat-reels-maker-editor/id1635685232)

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.

**Highlights:** AI Auto Beat Sync, Photo & Video Collage, Extensive Music Library, Reels Templates & Layouts, Fonts & Text Editor, Video Filters, High-Quality Export

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OnBeat PRO (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| OnBeat PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| OnBeat PRO | $7.99 | per month |
| OnBeat PRO | $35.99 | per year |
| OnBeat PRO | $59.99 | per year |
| OnBeat PRO | $159.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient video creation
- 💡 Customizable templates
- 🎨 Good variety of features
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Overly invasive permissions
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Limited template selection
- 🎵 Restricted music options

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vertical Video Maker free?

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

### Is OnBeat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Vertical Video Maker or OnBeat?

OnBeat is rated higher. Vertical Video Maker averages 1.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while OnBeat averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Vertical Video Maker or OnBeat have ads?

Neither Vertical Video Maker nor OnBeat shows ads.

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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.*