# Video Editor ® vs Video Editor & Video Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Video Editor ® at 4.6 against Video Editor & Video Maker's 3.8. Video Editor ® also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 12). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Video Editor & Video Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Editor ® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Editor ® has 2.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Video Editor ® ships an update every 3 weeks, Video Editor & Video Maker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Editor ® | Video Editor & Video Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1571649399/reviews)** | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-and-video-maker/id6761196463/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 59.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 145 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MK Apps Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523050331) | [Mital Malaviya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844089236) |

## 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


### Video Editor & Video Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-and-video-maker/id6761196463)

Easily create professional-looking videos with intuitive editing tools. Enhance your content with a variety of effects, filters, and music. Convert photos into engaging video slideshows.

**Highlights:** Trim, cut, split, and merge videos, Wide range of filters, effects, and transitions, Add background music and sound effects, Create photo slideshows with music, Fast, high-quality video export, AI-powered editing tools

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Access | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Editor ® free?

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

### Is Video Editor & Video Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Editor ® or Video Editor & Video Maker?

Video Editor ® is rated higher. Video Editor ® averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Video Editor & Video Maker averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Video Editor ® or Video Editor & Video Maker have ads?

Video Editor & Video Maker shows ads; Video Editor ® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video Editor ® or Video Editor & Video Maker?

Video Editor ® ships an update every 3 weeks, and Video Editor & Video Maker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Editor ® was updated on November 7, 2026 and Video Editor & Video Maker on October 31, 2026.

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