# Motion Ninja Video Editor vs Cutting Studio

The clearest difference is ads: Cutting Studio at none against Motion Ninja Video Editor's shown. Motion Ninja Video Editor's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Motion Ninja Video Editor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Cutting Studio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.5 for Motion Ninja Video Editor against 4.4 for Cutting Studio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 973 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Motion Ninja Video Editor's written reviews are positive against 53% of Cutting Studio's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Motion Ninja Video Editor | Cutting Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-ninja-video-editor/id1546795392/reviews)** | [4.4 (973 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutting-studio/id1625376749/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 973 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 53.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 361 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [立亚 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539830816) | [Mykola Goncharov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570170649) |

## What reviewers say

### Motion Ninja Video Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-ninja-video-editor/id1546795392)

This app offers advanced video editing with multi-layer support, 3D camera capabilities, and extensive keyframe animation tools. Create professional-looking edits with over 500 effects, smooth slow-motion, and AI-powered features. It's ideal for fan edits and visual content creators.

**Highlights:** Multi-layer editing, 3D camera and scene building, Custom keyframe and curves editing, 500+ effects and presets, Smooth slow-motion, 3D Text and Models

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Month VIP | $3.99 | per month |
| Month VIP with FREE Trial | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $14.99 | per year |
| Year VIP | $14.99 | per year |
| Year Subscribe with FREE Trial | $17.99 | per year |
| Remove Watermark | $3.99 | one-time |
| One-time Purchase | $17.99 | one-time |
| Forever VIP | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth slow motion
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💎 Variety of effects and features
- 🎨 Powerful editing capabilities
- 🔥 Amazing app, better than CapCut

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and edit
- 🔧 Inconsistent performance
- 🚫 Watermark on exported videos

**Reported bugs**

- Quality enhancer not working
- Frame doubler not functioning properly
- Exported videos have quality issues
- Laggy performance when using many effects
- Unexpected crashes and app freezes

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import own audio
- Improve text editing and font options
- Implement AI-driven auto beat sync for effects
- Fix issues with frame doubler and slow motion
- Allow syncing of pro features across devices


### Cutting Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutting-studio/id1625376749)

Create custom projects with a cutting machine using a vast library of designs, fonts, and an intuitive editor. Offers step-by-step instructions for various occasions and allows you to import or create your own cut files. New content is added weekly to inspire your crafting.

**Highlights:** Over 100 step-by-step projects, 500+ design files, 1000+ fonts, Handy editor for custom designs, Importable cut files, Weekly new content updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Design, Fonts for Cut Machine | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Design for Cut Machine | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Super fast
- 💡 Lots of free designs
- 👍 Great app with lots of features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't connect to cutting machine
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Confusing to use
- 💰 Paid app with limited features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Doesn't work after latest update

**Requested features**

- More free designs and stickers
- Easier way to access pre-made designs
- Ability to upload own files


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Motion Ninja Video Editor free?

Motion Ninja Video Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cutting Studio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Motion Ninja Video Editor or Cutting Studio?

Motion Ninja Video Editor is rated higher. Motion Ninja Video Editor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Cutting Studio averages 4.4 from 973 ratings.

### Do Motion Ninja Video Editor or Cutting Studio have ads?

Motion Ninja Video Editor shows ads; Cutting Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Motion Ninja Video Editor or Cutting Studio?

Motion Ninja Video Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Cutting Studio every 2 weeks. Most recently, Motion Ninja Video Editor was updated on September 26, 2026 and Cutting Studio on September 26, 2026.

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