# 剪影 vs Shot Cute

The clearest difference is update cadence: 剪影 at every 5 days against Shot Cute's monthly. 剪影 also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 17). Shot Cute's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 剪影 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Shot Cute sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

剪影 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 剪影 has 2.6K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

剪影 ships an update every 5 days, Shot Cute monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 剪影 | Shot Cute |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id1455720185/reviews)** | [4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-cute-video-editor/id1573388529/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 215 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Jian Ji Software Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455720184) | [熹超 温](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570588023) |

## What reviewers say

### 剪影

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id1455720185)

Create professional-looking videos with a wide range of editing tools. Add text, filters, music, and stickers to your clips. Easily adjust speed, create collages, and add watermarks for social media.

**Highlights:** Video clipping and merging, Diverse video filters and photo retouching, Multi-layer subtitle support, Video collage and sticker integration, Audio extraction and music library, Customizable video watermarks, Speed adjustment and playback control

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Crop month VIP member. | $6.99 | per month |
| Half year | $21.49 | per 6 months |
| Video Crop annual VIP members | $36.99 | per year |
| 38 积分 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 98 积分 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 198 积分 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Permanent purchase | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient video editing tools
- 💡 Versatile features
- 🎨 Good video effects and filters
- 🎥 Helpful for video recording and creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for certain features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
- 🌐 Limited language support

**Reported bugs**

- Laggy performance when using text
- Issues with video cropping and scaling
- Unexpected deletion of edited videos

**Requested features**

- Improve text and subtitle placement
- Add more editing options and customization
- Enhance audio and video quality
- Provide better export and sharing options


### Shot Cute

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shot-cute-video-editor/id1573388529)

Easily edit videos with a variety of tools. Add text, stickers, and filters to enhance your clips. Perfect for beginners looking to create engaging content.

**Highlights:** Video clipping, Text addition with rich fonts, Massive sticker library, Professional video filters, Easy for beginners

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Group | $0.99 | per month |
| A quarter Plus | $2.49 | per 3 months |
| Half a year Plus | $4.49 | per 6 months |
| Pro Version | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 剪影 free?

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

### Is Shot Cute free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 剪影 or Shot Cute?

剪影 is rated higher. 剪影 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Shot Cute averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do 剪影 or Shot Cute have ads?

Both 剪影 and Shot Cute show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 剪影 or Shot Cute?

剪影 ships an update every 5 days, and Shot Cute monthly. Most recently, 剪影 was updated on October 29, 2026 and Shot Cute on October 7, 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.*