# Riverside vs IMVI me

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IMVI me at 100% against Riverside's 36%. IMVI me also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Riverside's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 13) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Riverside sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. IMVI me asks for nothing beyond the download.

IMVI me holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Riverside has 20K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Riverside's written reviews are positive against 100% of IMVI me's.

Riverside ships an update every 4 days, IMVI me every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Riverside | IMVI me |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riverside-record-edit-share/id1554443872/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imvi-me/id6720725287/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 36.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 220 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RIVERSIDEFM, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554443874) | [IMVI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770709965) |

## What reviewers say

### Riverside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riverside-record-edit-share/id1554443872)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #206 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Record and edit high-quality video and audio podcasts and social media clips from anywhere. Features AI-powered transcription, text-based editing, and teleprompter for professional content creation on the go.

**Highlights:** PRO quality HD audio and video recording, AI-powered transcription and speech-to-text, Text-based video and audio editing, Teleprompter with customizable settings, Automatic captions and subtitles, Create and share short clips for social media, Multi-cam recording

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mobile Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| RS Mobile Plus - monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro | $29.00 | per month |
| Grow | $39.00 | per month |
| RS Mobile Plus - yearly | $64.99 | per year |
| Mobile Plus | $72.00 | per year |
| Pro | $289.00 | per year |
| Grow | $409.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 High-quality audio and video
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for remote recording
- 👍 Great platform for podcasters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between audio and video
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 Drains battery on mobile devices
- 👎 Poor customer support
- 👎 Confusing user experience on mobile app

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access recordings through mobile app
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Unreliable upload and download of files

**Requested features**

- Screen sharing option
- Ability to edit recordings on mobile app
- Integration with more platforms like Zoom


### IMVI me

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imvi-me/id6720725287)

This app uses your device's camera to bring specially enabled images to life with interactive 3D mapped digital video. Simply scan a compatible image to unlock a dynamic visual experience layered over the physical print. It requires an internet connection and works on specific Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Scan enabled images, Unlock curated content, View 3D mapped digital video, Interactive visual experiences, Works with specific print media

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Riverside free?

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

### Is IMVI me free?

IMVI me is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Riverside or IMVI me?

IMVI me is rated higher. Riverside averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while IMVI me averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Riverside or IMVI me have ads?

Neither Riverside nor IMVI me shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Riverside or IMVI me?

Riverside ships an update every 4 days, and IMVI me every 4 weeks. Most recently, Riverside was updated on November 8, 2026 and IMVI me on November 4, 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.*