# Intro Maker vs Hype Text

The clearest difference is monetization model: Intro Maker at freemium against Hype Text's subscription. Intro Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.6K vs 989). Hype Text's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks) and review sentiment (68% vs 58%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intro Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Hype Text sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Intro Maker against 4.7 for Hype Text. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Intro Maker has 5.6K ratings behind it against 989, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Intro Maker's written reviews are positive against 68% of Hype Text's.

Intro Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, Hype Text every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intro Maker | Hype Text |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intro-maker-create-logo-video/id1463373579/reviews) | **[4.7 (989 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hype-text-yt-intro-maker/id1540048469/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 989 |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 231 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protools LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460361693) | [立亚 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539830816) |

## What reviewers say

### Intro Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intro-maker-create-logo-video/id1463373579)

Create dynamic video logos and intros for your brand with music and customizable templates. Add text, FX, and sound effects to make your content stand out. Save and share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** 100+ HD logo templates, Add text with 70+ fonts, 100+ FX stickers, 100+ sound effects, Real-time editing and preview, Save and share creations

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YouTube Intro & Outro Maker Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Intro Maker for Creators with Pro! | $29.99 | per year |
| Starter Pack - Get Ai Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| Boost Pack - Get Ai Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Power Pack - Get Ai Credits | $15.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great videos and options
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Awesome intro maker
- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Fun and nice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and doesn't save
- 🐛 Difficult to use, confusing
- 🔒 Everything is locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Distorted text when exported
- 🐛 Doesn't detect photos in gallery

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Doesn't save progress
- Paywall issues, can't access features
- Music playback errors
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More free templates and features
- Add ability to use own music
- Improve text editing and positioning
- Add more animation options
- Improve overall usability


### Hype Text

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hype-text-yt-intro-maker/id1540048469)

Create professional intros, outros, and story videos with animated text and subtitles. Offers a wide variety of styles and customization options to enhance your content and grab viewer attention.

**Highlights:** 500+ text animations, Customizable colors and speed, Font library, Intro/Outro maker, Story text animation, Subtitle and caption maker

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Vip Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Vip Forever | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome app
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Great for YouTube intros
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 👍 One-time purchase option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to save/export
- Previews not working, app freezes
- Paid features not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- Add support for 4K exporting
- Expand free templates and animations
- Implement cloud saving for projects
- Add support for Arabic and other languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intro Maker free?

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

### Is Hype Text free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Intro Maker or Hype Text?

Hype Text is rated higher. Intro Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Hype Text averages 4.7 from 989 ratings.

### Do Intro Maker or Hype Text have ads?

Hype Text shows ads; Intro Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Intro Maker or Hype Text?

Intro Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hype Text every 6 days. Most recently, Intro Maker was updated on October 29, 2026 and Hype Text on October 29, 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.*