# Video Editor ® vs Infinite Light Optical Effects

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Infinite Light Optical Effects at 100% against Video Editor ®'s 60%. Infinite Light Optical Effects also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Video Editor ®'s advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Editor ® sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Infinite Light Optical Effects sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Infinite Light Optical Effects holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Editor ® has 2.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Video Editor ®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Infinite Light Optical Effects's.

Video Editor ® ships an update every 3 weeks, Infinite Light Optical Effects every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Editor ® | Infinite Light Optical Effects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1571649399/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-light-optical-effects/id6742111974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 544 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MK Apps Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523050331) | [James Grote](https://appshunter.io/developer/338517204) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Editor ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1571649399)

Easily transform your videos with a comprehensive suite of editing tools. Merge clips, add music, customize with text and stickers, and apply professional color grading. Create social media-ready content with ease.

**Highlights:** Seamless clip merging, Add music and audio effects, Social media-ready orientations, Text, stickers, and media customization, Professional color grading, Green screen effects, Precision trimming and splitting

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Editor with Pro Features | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Star Studio Editor Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Editor & Maker by MK | $7.99 | per month |
| Video Editor Premium for Year | $9.99 | per year |
| AI Video Editor & Video Up | $19.99 | per year |
| Reels Maker Pro Video Editor | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent video editing capabilities
- 🎨 Great for creating Instagram Reels
- 🤩 Amazing for lifetime purchase
- 🆓 Fantastic free editing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Limited features and templates
- 🤦‍♀️ Inconvenient gallery view
- 🤬 Misleading free option with watermarks
- 🐛 Buggy with freezing issues
- 🤷‍♂️ Lacking undo option

**Reported bugs**

- Restoring videos not working properly
- Editing workflow issues with previous videos
- Exporting problems with videos disappearing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to record own voice
- Expand photo/video limit
- Implement landscape mode
- Provide option to remove watermark
- Add more backgrounds and templates


### Infinite Light Optical Effects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-light-optical-effects/id6742111974)

Enhance your videos with realistic lens flares and dynamic light effects. This app offers cinematic visuals and effortless controls to transform your content into high-impact creations. Perfect for adding a professional, shining touch to any video.

**Highlights:** Cinematic lens flares, Dynamic light effects, Filters, Dynamic film grain, Optimized for AI videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Editor ® free?

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

### Is Infinite Light Optical Effects free?

Infinite Light Optical Effects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Editor ® or Infinite Light Optical Effects?

Infinite Light Optical Effects is rated higher. Video Editor ® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Infinite Light Optical Effects averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Video Editor ® or Infinite Light Optical Effects have ads?

Neither Video Editor ® nor Infinite Light Optical Effects shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Editor ® or Infinite Light Optical Effects?

Video Editor ® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Infinite Light Optical Effects every 4 weeks. Most recently, Video Editor ® was updated on October 30, 2026 and Infinite Light Optical Effects on October 24, 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.*