# Intro Maker vs Thumbnail Creator for YouTube

Intro Maker and Thumbnail Creator for YouTube both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of Thumbnail Creator for YouTube's written reviews are positive against 58% of Intro Maker's. Intro Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Intro Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Thumbnail Creator for YouTube sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for Thumbnail Creator for YouTube. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.6K and 6.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Intro Maker's written reviews are positive against 86% of Thumbnail Creator for YouTube's.

Intro Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, Thumbnail Creator for YouTube every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Intro Maker | Thumbnail Creator for YouTube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intro-maker-create-logo-video/id1463373579/reviews) | **[4.6 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbnail-creator-for-youtube/id1558145292/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.6K | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 231 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Protools LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460361693) | [Edouard Barbier](https://appshunter.io/developer/1028039262) |

## 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


### Thumbnail Creator for YouTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbnail-creator-for-youtube/id1558145292)

Create professional thumbnails for YouTube videos and Twitch streams. Offers both AI-powered generation for quick drafts and variations, and a manual editor for detailed control over design elements like text, stickers, and background removal.

**Highlights:** AI thumbnail generation from text prompts, Manual thumbnail editor with layers, Background removal tool, Sticker gallery and 300+ fonts, Access to Unsplash photos, Saved projects and templates, iPad support

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thumbnail Studio Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Thumbnail Studio Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Thumbnail Studio Max | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Thumbnail Studio Max | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Thumbnail Maker Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Thumbnail Studio Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Thumbnail Studio Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Thumbnail Maker Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Thumbnail Studio Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Thumbnail Studio Max | $19.99 | per month |
| Thumbnail Maker Pro | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💡 Helpful for new YouTubers
- 🎨 Good variety of features
- 🆓 Free with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 🎨 Need more fonts and sticker options
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Trash button placement causes accidental deletions
- Inability to edit created stickers

**Requested features**

- Add more templates for different genres
- Improve resizing and alignment tools
- Allow users to install custom fonts
- Add blur and color adjustment tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Intro Maker free?

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

### Is Thumbnail Creator for YouTube free?

Thumbnail Creator for YouTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Thumbnail Creator for YouTube is rated higher. Intro Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Thumbnail Creator for YouTube averages 4.6 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Intro Maker or Thumbnail Creator for YouTube have ads?

Neither Intro Maker nor Thumbnail Creator for YouTube shows ads.

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

Intro Maker ships an update every 2 weeks, and Thumbnail Creator for YouTube every 2 months. Most recently, Intro Maker was updated on September 26, 2026 and Thumbnail Creator for YouTube on September 27, 2026.

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