# AI Video Maker vs CreateStudio

The clearest difference is rating: AI Video Maker at 4.8 against CreateStudio's 1.0. AI Video Maker also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 32 months) and ratings volume (3K vs 2). CreateStudio's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AI Video Maker sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.90 per 7 days and CreateStudio sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AI Video Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AI Video Maker has 3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AI Video Maker ships an update fortnightly, CreateStudio every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AI Video Maker | CreateStudio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-video-maker-renderforest/id1488068233/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/createstudio/id6447321215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Renderforest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488068232) | [Kurt Jacobs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680973933) |

## What reviewers say

### AI Video Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-video-maker-renderforest/id1488068233)

Easily create professional-grade videos on the go with a wide range of templates and editing tools. No prior experience is needed to produce captivating content for any purpose, from business promotions to personal projects.

**Highlights:** AI-powered video creation, Intuitive mobile video editor, Extensive template library, Customizable video elements, HD export up to 60 FPS, Logo animation and intro/outro maker, Music visualizer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite Subscription Plan | $5.90 | per 7 days |
| Lite Subscription Plan | $14.90 | per month |
| Lite Subscription Plan | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription Plan | $24.90 | per month |
| Amateur Subscription Plan | $24.99 | per month |
| Lite Subscription Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Business Subscription Plan | $59.99 | per month |
| Lite Subscription Plan | $119.00 | per year |
| Amateur Subscription Plan | $119.99 | per year |
| Pro Subscription Plan | $239.00 | per year |
| 900 AI Credits | $14.00 | one-time |
| 2000 AI Credits | $28.00 | one-time |
| 4500 AI Credits | $56.00 | one-time |
| 11500 AI Credits | $129.00 | one-time |
| 55000 AI Credits | $569.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient video creation
- 💡 Variety of templates and animations
- 🌟 High-quality video output
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription plans
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- ⏱️ Long rendering times
- 🔒 Restricted customization options in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during editing
- Subscription issues and account problems
- Unreliable music/audio integration
- Rendering stuck in queue

**Requested features**

- More free templates and animations
- Ability to customize font, color, and placement
- Integration with more music/audio sources
- iPad-specific optimized layout
- Offline video rendering


### CreateStudio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/createstudio/id6447321215)

Generate unique images from text prompts in seconds. Explore various styles and modifiers to achieve your desired look. Save your creations and view artwork from the community.

**Highlights:** AI image generation from text prompts, Prompt modifiers and styles, Save artworks to Camera Roll, iCloud sync, Community tab for viewing creations

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tinkerer Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tinkerer Gen 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dabbler Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dabbler Gen 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Starter Gen 2 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Journeyman Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| Apprentice Gen 2 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Master Pack | $69.99 | one-time |
| Journeyman Gen 2 | $119.99 | one-time |
| Master Gen 2 | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AI Video Maker free?

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

### Is CreateStudio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AI Video Maker or CreateStudio?

AI Video Maker is rated higher. AI Video Maker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while CreateStudio averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do AI Video Maker or CreateStudio have ads?

AI Video Maker shows ads; CreateStudio does not.

### Which is updated more often, AI Video Maker or CreateStudio?

AI Video Maker ships an update fortnightly, and CreateStudio every 32 months. Most recently, AI Video Maker was updated on September 29, 2026 and CreateStudio on September 19, 2026.

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