# Slideshow Maker with Music + vs Expressio

The clearest difference is rating: Expressio at 5.0 against Slideshow Maker with Music +'s 4.5. Expressio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Slideshow Maker with Music +'s advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 1) and chart position (#160 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slideshow Maker with Music + sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Expressio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Expressio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slideshow Maker with Music + has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Slideshow Maker with Music + ships an update every 3 weeks, Expressio daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slideshow Maker with Music + | Expressio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-with-music-plus/id1559491381/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expressio/id6737722024/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 109 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHADOWSOCKS TECHNOLOGY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390343865) | [M. Cacao, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1777598926) |

## What reviewers say

### Slideshow Maker with Music +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-with-music-plus/id1559491381)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily create professional-looking slideshows from your photos and videos. Add music, text, transitions, and customize with templates and editing tools. Share your creations directly to social media or save them to your device.

**Highlights:** Import photos and videos, Add transitions and text, Wide range of video templates, Built-in video editor, Royalty-free music library, Export and share slideshows

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe for year | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🤩 Great for creating slideshows
- 💯 Saved me in a pinch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Can't download own music
- 🔍 Lack of instructions/tutorials
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Subscription issues/hidden costs

**Reported bugs**

- Slideshow not saving/exporting properly
- Crashes when using too many photos
- Cuts off parts of photos

**Requested features**

- Add own music
- Customize slide duration
- Ability to copy/edit existing slideshows
- Video integration


### Expressio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expressio/id6737722024)

Easily transform photos and videos into custom displays for video chocolate boxes. Resize, add blur, and format media directly from your iPhone to perfectly showcase your memories.

**Highlights:** Transform photos and videos, Customizable displays, Resize media, Add blur bars, Format media directly, Seamless sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slideshow Maker with Music + free?

Slideshow Maker with Music + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Expressio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slideshow Maker with Music + or Expressio?

Expressio is rated higher. Slideshow Maker with Music + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Expressio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Slideshow Maker with Music + or Expressio have ads?

Slideshow Maker with Music + shows ads; Expressio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slideshow Maker with Music + or Expressio?

Slideshow Maker with Music + ships an update every 3 weeks, and Expressio daily. Most recently, Slideshow Maker with Music + was updated on October 22, 2026 and Expressio on October 16, 2026.

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