Comparison

Crop Video vs Effects Expert

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

Head to head
About

Crop Video

Easily trim and resize videos with a variety of filters and music options. This tool allows you to cut out unwanted parts, add background music, and apply visual effects for enhanced video creation.

Highlights
  • Crop video to any size
  • Cut video into two parts
  • Apply over 30 filter effects
  • Add music from iPod library
  • Record camera with filters
Features
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Lightweight tool for video editing! Cut the video size concisely and quickly, using a variety of filters. And music and video synthesis Main functions -Crop: Crop video to any size. -Cut video in two: Remove unnecessary moments from video. -Filter: Filter effect in 30 + -music: from the music library ipod, add music to video synthesis -Recording camera: You can use the filter effect in 30 + Member subscription -Join members and use all functions and materials for free, including filters and so on. In addition, advertisements will be automatically removed. -Member subscription fees are charged monthly or annually according to different schemes. -Subscription fee will be charged by iTunes account when purchase is confirmed. -Subscriptions will be automatically renewed unless automatic renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. -The account will be renewed within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal fee will be determined. -Users can manage subscriptions and turn off automatic renewal in their iTunes account settings after purchase. -Privacy policy: https://sites.google.com/view/crop-video-privacy-agreement -User agreement: https://sites.google.com/view/crop-video-terms

About

Effects Expert

Features
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Effects Expert provides a simple and efficient way to produce visual effects for your movie project. Major Features are: - a simple user interface that mimics a light-box for lining up and editing the elements that make up your effects shot - use of Visual Programming that allows effects to be configured by dragging and dropping processing nodes into an ImageFlow - automated compositing means you don't need to manual process each frame - an extensive library of processing nodes to handle common image processing and compositing functions - integrated audio mixing - configurable resolution (480, 720, 1080, 4k...) Effects Expert has 2 modes of operation: 1) Basic mode The Basic mode of Effects Expert is suited to simple projects but also allows users to get a feel for the app's workflow before committing to the purchase of the PRO upgrade 2) PRO mode The PRO mode has an expanded ImageFlow node library and expanded capability for sharing work between users. An In App Purchase enables this functionality for users of the Basic mode. Pre-existing MiniCine users are provided with a PRO mode upgrade. New additions in this release, include: - a MEMORY node that provides access to previous frame results from within an ImageFlow

Screenshots

Crop Video4 screens
Effects Expert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Effects Expert at none against Crop Video's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Crop Video sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Effects Expert sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crop Video ships an update every 2 months, Effects Expert every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Crop Video versus Effects Expert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrop VideoEffects Expert
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErxiangHeyi InformationLindsay Arnold

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Crop Video

Subscriptions2
  • Premium 1 month$1.991 Month
  • Premium 1 year3 Days trial$8.491 Year
2 purchases

Effects Expert

One-time2
  • Pro Upgrade for MiniCine usersFree
  • Effects Expert Pro Upgrade$2.99

Questions

Is Crop Video free?
Crop Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Effects Expert free?
Effects Expert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crop Video or Effects Expert have ads?
Crop Video shows ads; Effects Expert does not.
Which is updated more often, Crop Video or Effects Expert?
Crop Video ships an update every 2 months, and Effects Expert every 3 months. Most recently, Crop Video was updated on November 3, 2026 and Effects Expert on October 27, 2026.

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