# Slideshow Maker Photo Video vs ReelyUs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReelyUs at 100% against Slideshow Maker Photo Video's 26%. ReelyUs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Slideshow Maker Photo Video's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slideshow Maker Photo Video sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and ReelyUs sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReelyUs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slideshow Maker Photo Video has 13K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Slideshow Maker Photo Video's written reviews are positive against 100% of ReelyUs's.

Slideshow Maker Photo Video ships an update monthly, ReelyUs every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slideshow Maker Photo Video | ReelyUs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-photo-video/id1473551769/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reelyus/id6775643633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 26.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 218 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320450180) | [Ben Reyes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889696659) |

## What reviewers say

### Slideshow Maker Photo Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-photo-video/id1473551769)

Easily create personalized slideshow videos from your photos and videos. Add music, transitions, and filters to craft engaging visual stories for any occasion. Share your creations with friends and family in high quality.

**Highlights:** Create slideshows from photos and videos, Add music to slideshows, Apply transitions and filters, Edit photos with filters and effects, Customize music duration and audio, Save and share in HD quality

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick to create slideshows
- 🎨 Good selection of music and effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Limited features without paying
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Music disappears from exported videos
- Slideshow creation often fails to save
- Inability to cancel subscription

**Requested features**

- Allow users to add their own music
- Increase photo/video limits for free users
- Improve export quality and options


### ReelyUs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reelyus/id6775643633)

This app allows groups to collaboratively build a shared feed of photos from events. Hosts can then create a music-backed recap reel from these photos, which can be saved and shared.

**Highlights:** Create shared event experiences, Invite others with a join code, Collaborative photo and comment feed, Build music-backed recap reels, Save reels and photos, Content reporting and blocking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Movie Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 8 Movie Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Movie Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 35 Movie Credits | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slideshow Maker Photo Video free?

Slideshow Maker Photo Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ReelyUs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slideshow Maker Photo Video or ReelyUs?

ReelyUs is rated higher. Slideshow Maker Photo Video averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while ReelyUs averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Slideshow Maker Photo Video or ReelyUs have ads?

Slideshow Maker Photo Video shows ads; ReelyUs does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slideshow Maker Photo Video or ReelyUs?

Slideshow Maker Photo Video ships an update monthly, and ReelyUs every 4 days. Most recently, Slideshow Maker Photo Video was updated on October 26, 2026 and ReelyUs on October 15, 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.*