# Slide Show Maker ⁺ vs PicShow

The clearest difference is monetization model: PicShow at free with in-app purchases against Slide Show Maker ⁺'s subscription. PicShow also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). Slide Show Maker ⁺'s advantage is ratings volume (8K vs 27). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slide Show Maker ⁺ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PicShow sells 2 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 — 4.7 for Slide Show Maker ⁺ against 4.6 for PicShow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slide Show Maker ⁺ has 8K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Slide Show Maker ⁺ ships an update every 12 months, PicShow fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slide Show Maker ⁺ | PicShow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-show-maker/id1506310391/reviews)** | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picshow-slideshow-maker/id1548653552/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 32 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appnap Technologies Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553618191) | [Pic Slideshow Maker Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071377994) |

## What reviewers say

### Slide Show Maker ⁺

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slide-show-maker/id1506310391)

Easily create captivating slideshows by selecting photos from your gallery. This app simplifies the process of making premium videos, allowing you to share your creations globally. Unlock advanced features through a subscription for an enhanced experience.

**Highlights:** Create slideshows from photos, Add music to videos, Easy-to-use interface, Premium video creation, Share creations globally

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Maker & Editor | $9.99 | per month |
| Slideshow Maker with Music | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Love making videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Waste of time
- 🐛 Freezes and glitches
- 🤔 Photos not in order
- 🔒 Misleading free trial
- 🔇 Limited music selection

**Reported bugs**

- Photos don't show up
- App crashes when adding photos
- Music doesn't work
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Bring back old Flipagram
- Allow custom music selection
- Improve order of photos
- Add more music options


### PicShow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picshow-slideshow-maker/id1548653552)

Create stunning music slideshow videos from your photos with a variety of templates, effects, and music. Easily generate videos for social media sharing, from birthdays to travel.

**Highlights:** Slideshow templates, Vlog music integration, Multiple video sizes, Slide show video effects, 60+ color filters, Photo animation styles, High frame rate export (60fps)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Week subscription. | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Year Subscription. | $26.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slide Show Maker ⁺ free?

Slide Show Maker ⁺ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PicShow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slide Show Maker ⁺ or PicShow?

Slide Show Maker ⁺ is rated higher. Slide Show Maker ⁺ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while PicShow averages 4.6 from 27 ratings.

### Do Slide Show Maker ⁺ or PicShow have ads?

Neither Slide Show Maker ⁺ nor PicShow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slide Show Maker ⁺ or PicShow?

Slide Show Maker ⁺ ships an update every 12 months, and PicShow fortnightly. Most recently, Slide Show Maker ⁺ was updated on October 13, 2026 and PicShow on September 24, 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.*