# Gradient vs Compose Music Video Editor

The clearest difference is monetization model: Gradient at free with in-app purchases against Compose Music Video Editor's subscription. Gradient also leads on ratings volume (24K vs 323) and rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gradient sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Compose Music Video Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gradient holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradient has 24K ratings behind it against 323, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Gradient's written reviews are positive against 43% of Compose Music Video Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Gradient ships an update fortnightly, Compose Music Video Editor every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gradient | Compose Music Video Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-you-look-like/id1466097469/reviews)** | [4.1 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compose-music-video-editor/id1643888366/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 323 |
| Positive reviews | 39.0% of reviews | **42.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 273 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ticket To The Moon, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466097468) | [Pixery Bilgi Teknolojileri](https://appshunter.io/developer/844570019) |

## What reviewers say

### Gradient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient-you-look-like/id1466097469)

Transform your photos and videos with advanced AI tools. Explore fun quizzes to find your celebrity look-alike, apply stunning beauty and artistic filters, and even experiment with virtual makeup and hairstyles. Effortlessly remove objects and enhance your features for professional-looking results.

**Highlights:** AI Quizzes (Celebrity Look-Alike, Cartoon), Beauty & Makeup Filters, Artistic & Body Filters, Hairstyle & Object Removal, Face Relight & Smile Editing, Classic Photo Editing Tools

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Gradient Unlimited (Monthly) | $5.00 | per month |
| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| VIP | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP | $14.99 | per month |
| Gradient Unlimited | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Gradient - Yearly Subscription | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Good photo editing features
- 👍 Fun and engaging app
- 💯 Useful for social media content creators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🚫 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Inaccurate results for features like ethnicity and celebrity lookalikes
- 🔍 Inconsistent and unreliable results
- 🕰️ Slow processing and exporting times

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches and crashes when using certain features
- Inability to upload images in some cases
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges

**Requested features**

- Bring back free access to more features
- Improve accuracy of ethnicity and celebrity detection
- Add more free editing tools and filters
- Optimize performance and processing speeds


### Compose Music Video Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compose-music-video-editor/id1643888366)

Easily create advanced video transitions with music. Select from hundreds of templates, add your media and music, and let the app handle the editing. Perfect for beginners wanting to make professional-looking social media content.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of advanced transition templates, Perfect beat timing for music videos, HD video export, Photo slideshow maker, 3-step editing process

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Compose PRO | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Compose PRO | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth editing experience
- 💡 Innovative transitions and animations
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 🎨 Diverse editing tools and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Paywall for advanced features
- 🔍 Confusing and unintuitive layout
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💾 Lack of save/export functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Videos get shortened or slowed down during editing
- Audio issues and incompatibility
- Inability to select desired audio/video clips
- Editing progress not saved properly

**Requested features**

- Add more free templates and transitions
- Improve video trimming and splitting capabilities
- Implement save/export options without ads
- Provide more tutorials and guidance for new users
- Add velocity control and advanced editing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gradient free?

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

### Is Compose Music Video Editor free?

Compose Music Video Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gradient or Compose Music Video Editor?

Gradient is rated higher. Gradient averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Compose Music Video Editor averages 4.1 from 323 ratings.

### Do Gradient or Compose Music Video Editor have ads?

Neither Gradient nor Compose Music Video Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gradient or Compose Music Video Editor?

Gradient ships an update fortnightly, and Compose Music Video Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gradient was updated on November 12, 2026 and Compose Music Video Editor on November 12, 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.*