# Nova Story Maker vs Quick Slideshow Maker + Music

The clearest difference is rating: Quick Slideshow Maker + Music at 4.8 against Nova Story Maker's 4.4. Quick Slideshow Maker + Music also leads on ratings volume (6K vs 27). Nova Story Maker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nova Story Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Quick Slideshow Maker + Music sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Quick Slideshow Maker + Music holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quick Slideshow Maker + Music has 6K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of Nova Story Maker's written reviews are positive against 76% of Quick Slideshow Maker + Music's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nova Story Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, Quick Slideshow Maker + Music every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Story Maker | Quick Slideshow Maker + Music |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-story-maker/id1517552887/reviews) | **[4.8 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-slideshow-maker-plus-music/id1556759863/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **6K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 76.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simply Entertaining LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052676820) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova Story Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-story-maker/id1517552887)

Easily transform your photos into engaging slideshow movies for social media. Choose from pre-designed templates, add music, and edit text to create attention-grabbing stories in just a few steps.

**Highlights:** Pre-designed templates, Add custom or free music, Edit text, Easy-to-use interface, Create slideshow movies, Turn photos into stories

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nova Story Maker( Monthly ) | $4.99 | per month |
| Nova Story Maker (Yearly) | $12.99 | per year |


### Quick Slideshow Maker + Music

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-slideshow-maker-plus-music/id1556759863)

Easily create video slideshows from your photos in seconds. Add music, effects, and text to personalize your creations. Share your memories for special occasions or everyday moments.

**Highlights:** Add unlimited photos, Apply photo effects and filters, Add text and drawings, Use music from library or your own, Animated transitions, Auto-sync music, Customizable durations

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Slideshow Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $19.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited access | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Slideshow | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Lots of options
- 👍 Great for making slideshows
- 👍 Fantastic app
- 👍 Awesome app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and doesn't save slideshows
- 🐛 Doesn't work at all
- 🔒 Not free, forces subscription
- 🔒 Misleading about free features
- 🔒 Forced 5-star review to unlock features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to export slideshow
- Fails to save completed slideshows
- Limits free users to 5 photos only
- Music search is extremely limited

**Requested features**

- Allow more than 5 photos in free version
- Add ability to save in-progress slideshows
- Improve music search functionality
- Add more transition options
- Provide better support and troubleshooting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nova Story Maker free?

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

### Is Quick Slideshow Maker + Music free?

Quick Slideshow Maker + Music is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Nova Story Maker or Quick Slideshow Maker + Music?

Quick Slideshow Maker + Music is rated higher. Nova Story Maker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Quick Slideshow Maker + Music averages 4.8 from 6K ratings.

### Do Nova Story Maker or Quick Slideshow Maker + Music have ads?

Both Nova Story Maker and Quick Slideshow Maker + Music show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nova Story Maker or Quick Slideshow Maker + Music?

Nova Story Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quick Slideshow Maker + Music every 2 months. Most recently, Nova Story Maker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Quick Slideshow Maker + Music on October 25, 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.*