Comparison

PicShow vs Slideshow Maker

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

Head to head
About

PicShow

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
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PicShow is a professional slideshow video maker app,you can use it to make beautiful music slideshow videos and share them on social media. We also provide a variety of slideshow style templates for you to use From birthday photos to wedding photos to travel photos, you can automatically generate slideshow videos directly from the beautiful templates Specific function: · Slideshow template · vlog musics · Multiple slideshow video sizes · Wonderful slide show video effect · 60+ Color filters · Multiple Photo animation style · Photo color adjustment tool ·Photo size crop · Multiple transitions · High frame rate video export(60fps) SUBSCRIPTION INFO: - USD $2.99/week - USD $26.99/year Cancel anytime. You can cancel your subscription or trial anytime by canceling your subscription through your iTunes account settings, or it will automatically renew. This must be done 24 hours before the end of the trial or any subscription period to avoid being charged. Subscription with a trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. Please note: any unused portion of a trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the trial period. Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase and upon commencement of each renewal term. Terms of Services: https://picslideshow.com/r2.php?bucket=app-picshow&file=terms_of_service.pdf Privacy Policy: https://picslideshow.com/r2.php?bucket=app-picshow&file=privacy_policy.pdf Connect us: picshow_app_help@outlook.com

About

Slideshow Maker

Easily create captivating slideshow videos from your photos. Select images, set display durations, add background music, and choose layouts for social media sharing. Export in multiple resolutions, including 4K, with offline processing for privacy.

Highlights
  • Photo selection
  • Customizable display duration
  • Background music addition
  • Layout options
  • Multiple resolution export (up to 4K)
  • Offline processing
Features
Read full description

Transform your photos into stunning slideshow videos with just a few taps using Slideshow Maker! With our app, you can choose as many photos as you want and customize how long they are displayed for maximum impact. Add background music to bring your memories to life and choose one of the layout options to make your videos stand out on social media. -- Easy to use Just select photos, pick a duration time, and a background sound to create beautiful slideshows in minutes. -- Multiple resolutions Export your slideshow videos in various resolutions, including 4K, to share them with friends and family. -- Works Offline Everything is done offline using the power of your device to create the video, ensuring your data privacy. Download Slideshow Maker now and start creating stunning videos to share your memories with the world!

Screenshots

PicShow4 screens
Slideshow Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Slideshow Maker at weekly against PicShow's fortnightly. On price, rating, ratings volume 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. PicShow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Slideshow Maker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 — 4.7 for PicShow against 4.7 for Slideshow Maker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 30 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PicShow ships an update fortnightly, Slideshow Maker weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PicShow versus Slideshow Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicShowSlideshow Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (29 ratings)4.7 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2930 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPic Slideshow Maker LimitedArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.

Customer experience

PicShow

All ratings27 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.4%

Slideshow Maker

All ratings30 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PicShow

Subscriptions2
  • Week subscription.7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Year Subscription.3 Days trial$26.991 Year
1 purchases

Slideshow Maker

One-time1
  • Slideshow Maker Premium$1.99

Questions

Is PicShow free?
PicShow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slideshow Maker free?
Slideshow Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PicShow or Slideshow Maker?
Slideshow Maker is rated higher. PicShow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Slideshow Maker averages 4.7 from 30 ratings.
Do PicShow or Slideshow Maker have ads?
Neither PicShow nor Slideshow Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PicShow or Slideshow Maker?
PicShow ships an update fortnightly, and Slideshow Maker weekly. Most recently, PicShow was updated on November 3, 2026 and Slideshow Maker on November 3, 2026.

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