Comparison

SpinVid vs OnBeat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SpinVid

Create and share professional-looking music videos for social media. Easily upload images, GIFs, or videos for vinyl and backgrounds, add audio, and customize text. Premium features include watermark removal and advanced editing options.

Highlights
  • Create music videos from images, GIFs, and videos
  • Customizable spinning vinyl and background
  • Upload and crop audio or render without sound
  • Optional text customization
  • Direct sharing to social media platforms
  • Premium features: watermark removal, background changes, speed control
Features
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WHAT IS SPINVID? SpinVid is a simple to use app designed for DJs, producers, record labels and musicians to create high quality and affordable music videos to easily share on social media with their fans. With SpinVid, you have the power to showcase your music like never before, captivating your audience with visually stunning videos that perfectly complement your tracks. Whether you're a budding artist or an established musician, SpinVid empowers you to take your music to new heights of exposure and engagement. CREATE AND SHARE A SPINVID IN 5 SIMPLE STEPS: STEP 1: Upload a personalised image or GIF for the spinning vinyl. Edit the size and speed to your desire. STEP 2: Upload a personalised image, GIF or video for the background. STEP 3: Upload and crop your desired audio. You can also render the video without audio if you wish. STEP 4: Customise your text (optional). STEP 5: Render and share your SpinVid across your social platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and YouTube. UPGRADE TO PREMIUM: We offer an affordable monthly or annual (at a discounted rate) which unlocks a whole heap of cool functionality for users including watermark removal, ability to change the background image/video and change the vinyl spin speed. The SpinVid premium subscription is billed monthly or annually at the rate corresponding to the selected plan. Payment will be charged to the user’s Apple account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Subscriptions on their device.

About

OnBeat

Effortlessly create stunning videos synced to music with AI-powered beat matching. Combine photos and videos, add text and filters, and export in high quality. Perfect for social media content like Reels and Stories.

Highlights
  • AI Auto Beat Sync
  • Photo & Video Collage
  • Extensive Music Library
  • Reels Templates & Layouts
  • Fonts & Text Editor
  • Video Filters
  • High-Quality Export
Features
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Skip hours of video editing with OnBeat! The easiest way to create stunning Reels and sync your videos to the beat. Whether it's a travel vlog, weekend recap, or a year in review vid – we've got you covered. Create videos you'll love with our powerful video editor. Perfect for Reels, shorts, stories, and more on Instagram and beyond! Auto Beat Sync & Customization Experience AI-powered video editing magic. OnBeat automatically syncs your videos to the music beat in seconds. Want more control? Easily add custom beats to match your unique style. Create captivating Reels and edit videos effortlessly with our intuitive Reels maker. Photos & Videos Collage OnBeat works seamlessly with both photos and videos. Our video collage feature makes it easy to combine various media types, allowing you to create dynamic and engaging content for your Instagram stories and posts. Perfect for travel recaps and weekend highlights! Extensive Music Library Choose from our vast collection of 50+ copyright-free tracks or import your own music. OnBeat gives you the freedom to use any song that fits your creative vision, ensuring your Reels always have the perfect beat. Best Reels Templates & Layouts for Instagram Stand out with our diverse range of templates for Reels. From eye-catching video recaps to end-of-year highlights, OnBeat offers the best Reels templates for every occasion. Elevate your Instagram presence with professionally crafted templates that make your content shine. Fonts & Text Editor Express yourself with our extensive font collection. OnBeat provides a wide array of typography options to match any mood or style, ensuring your text overlays are as impactful as your visuals. Want to edit the text on your video? No problem, with our customizable video editor! Filters for Video Editing Enhance your Reels with our unique filters. Add that perfect finishing touch to make your videos pop and grab attention. From subtle adjustments to dramatic transformations, our filters help your content stand out. Adjust the intensity of each filter to suit your style! High-Quality Video Export Share your creations in stunning clarity. OnBeat allows you to export your Reels and video edits in high quality, ensuring your hard work looks phenomenal when posted on your Instagram account or any other platform. Upgrade to OnBeat Pro for even more video editing features: - Extract audio from any video - Add music from your personal Files & iTunes library - Access exclusive music tracks, fonts, templates & filters for Reels - Remove the OnBeat watermark Start your free 7-day trial of OnBeat Pro today and revolutionize your video editing and Reels making experience! Download OnBeat now and start creating mesmerizing Reels that sync perfectly to the beat! Our video editor is perfect for vlogs, travel content, weekend recaps, and so much more. Got feature requests or feedback on our Reels maker or video editing tools? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out at onbeat@cardinalblue.com or connect with us on Instagram @onbeat.app Terms of Service: http://cardinalblue.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://cardinalblue.com/privacy

Screenshots

SpinVid4 screens
OnBeat4 screens

Verdict

The call

SpinVid and OnBeat both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of SpinVid's written reviews are positive against 30% of OnBeat's. SpinVid also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). OnBeat's advantage is ratings volume (2.4K vs 76). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SpinVid sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and OnBeat sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SpinVid against 4.7 for OnBeat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnBeat has 2.4K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of SpinVid's written reviews are positive against 30% of OnBeat's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpinVid ships an update every 3 weeks, OnBeat fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SpinVid versus OnBeat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpinVidOnBeat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (76 ratings)4.7 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.5% of reviews — better29.8% of reviews
Number of ratings762.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB259 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpinVid LtdCardinal Blue

Customer experience

SpinVid

All ratings76 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive74.5%
Neutral6.4%
Negative19.1%

OnBeat

All ratings2,447 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews168 reviews
Positive29.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative62.5%

User reviews

SpinVid

From 76 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick content creation
  • ✨ Great for producers/DJs
  • 💰 Reasonable price/value
  • 🤝 Excellent customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Choppy export frame rate
  • 🚫 Limited editing capabilities
  • 🚫 Barebones features
  • 🚫 No preview mode
  • 🚫 Limited text options

OnBeat

From 2.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient video creation
  • 💡 Customizable templates
  • 🎨 Good variety of features
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔒 Overly invasive permissions
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Limited template selection
  • 🎵 Restricted music options

Bugs and requests

SpinVid

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cannot remove watermark after payment
  • Effects button says 'coming soon'
  • App buggy with phone
  • Music never uploads, wheel keeps spinning
  • Lost work due to no save draft option

Requested features

16 requests
  • More precise editing
  • Incremental markers for vinyl size
  • Ability to save projects/drafts
  • Resize/rotate backgrounds
  • Resize vinyl label
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  • More font options
  • Centering guides/markers for text
  • Text spinning with vinyl
  • Interactive backgrounds (GIF/video)
  • Transparent background option
  • iPad support
  • Ability to upload without audio
  • 16:9 and 9:16 aspect ratios
  • TikTok size format option
  • Smaller font size for UI
  • Email feature to come only once

OnBeat

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when trying to save or export videos
  • Issues with media loading and syncing
  • Unexpected behavior when using certain features
  • Compatibility problems on older devices
  • Glitches with full-screen and orientation changes

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free templates and music options
  • Improved saving and exporting functionality
  • Ability to use own music and media
  • Better organization and project management
  • Expanded editing tools and customization

In-app purchases

7 purchases

SpinVid

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly premium$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$4.491 Month
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  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
  • 6 months Premium$21.996 Months
  • Yearly Premium$34.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Subscription$37.991 Year
6 purchases

OnBeat

Subscriptions5
  • OnBeat PRO (Weekly)$1.997 Days
  • OnBeat PRO$4.991 Month
  • OnBeat PRO2 variants$7.991 Month
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  • OnBeat PRO7 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • OnBeat PRO7 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • OnBeat PRO$159.99

Questions

Is SpinVid free?
SpinVid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OnBeat free?
OnBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SpinVid or OnBeat?
OnBeat is rated higher. SpinVid averages 4.6 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while OnBeat averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.
Do SpinVid or OnBeat have ads?
Neither SpinVid nor OnBeat shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpinVid or OnBeat?
SpinVid ships an update every 3 weeks, and OnBeat fortnightly. Most recently, SpinVid was updated on November 3, 2026 and OnBeat on November 7, 2026.

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