# SLIDESHOW vs Story Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SLIDESHOW at 63% against Story Maker's 0%. SLIDESHOW also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months). Story Maker's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SLIDESHOW sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Story Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Story Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 101 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of SLIDESHOW's written reviews are positive against 0% of Story Maker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SLIDESHOW ships an update every 2 weeks, Story Maker every 21 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SLIDESHOW | Story Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-story-maker/id1467722272/reviews) | **[4.8 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/story-maker-slideshow-maker/id1527978064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 90 | **101** |
| Positive reviews | **62.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 72 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [江 邱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655035386) | [Appnap Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553618191) |

## What reviewers say

### SLIDESHOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-story-maker/id1467722272)

Transform your photos and music into engaging videos with a wide selection of templates and transitions. Enhance your creations with diverse filters and customize background music for any occasion. Easily create shareable content in various aspect ratios.

**Highlights:** 80+ video templates, 80+ transitions, 30+ photo filters, Customizable music, Multiple aspect ratios (16:9, 1:1)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Slide Pro Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $11.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Purchase | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Good for video editing
- 👍 Fast performance
- 👍 Nice interface
- 👍 Great transitions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Many features require premium/subscription
- 👎 App crashes frequently
- 👎 Limited free features
- 👎 Transitions are slow
- 👎 App glitches and kicks users out

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps crashing
- Keeps signing out
- Kicks users out of the app
- Glitches when playing video
- Cannot hear music

**Requested features**

- Add TikTok sounds
- Apply to all feature for transitions
- Add overlays for videos


### Story Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/story-maker-slideshow-maker/id1527978064)

Easily create and share captivating slideshows with music. Select photos from your device's library and generate stunning videos in moments. Unlock premium features with a subscription for enhanced video creation.

**Highlights:** Create slideshows with music, Select photos from device library, Share videos instantly, Premium subscription for advanced features, Automatic renewal options

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slidegram Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Social Video Maker with Music | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SLIDESHOW free?

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

### Is Story Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SLIDESHOW or Story Maker?

Story Maker is rated higher. SLIDESHOW averages 3.9 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Story Maker averages 4.8 from 101 ratings.

### Do SLIDESHOW or Story Maker have ads?

Neither SLIDESHOW nor Story Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SLIDESHOW or Story Maker?

SLIDESHOW ships an update every 2 weeks, and Story Maker every 21 months. Most recently, SLIDESHOW was updated on October 21, 2026 and Story Maker on October 21, 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.*