Filmmakers Academy vs Inside The Edit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Filmmakers Academy
This platform offers educational courses and networking opportunities for filmmakers. Learn industry nuances, tips, and terminology from experienced mentors. Connect with fellow creatives to foster growth within the filmmaking community.
- Masterclass courses
- Networking hub
- Industry insights
- Filmmaker mentors
- Individual courses
- Free courses available
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The Filmmakers Academy is a networking hub and educational platform for all things filmmaking. Created by filmmakers for filmmakers, its mentors and masterclass courses not only equip members with the knowledge they need to thrive in the industry, but pack in information about the nuances of the trade, useful tips and relevant terminology. It is a resource where filmmakers can learn, meet like-minded creatives and grow as both individuals and a community. The Filmmakers Academy offers: individual courses; paid memberships, which allow access to all course materials; and several free courses to give customers a taste of the entertainment, instruction and inspiration. Filmmakers Academy offers an auto-renewing Yearly Subscription. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. The subscription automatically renews each month unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For information about our privacy policy or terms and conditions, please visit: - https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/privacy-policy/ - https://www.filmmakersacademy.com/terms-and-conditions/
Inside The Edit
Learn professional video editing techniques with a comprehensive course and masterclass. Access free training resources and receive updates to enhance your creative skills.
- Creative Editing Course
- Exclusive Masterclass
- Free Creative Training
- Push Notifications
- One-time Masterclass Purchase
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Video Editing for Stronger Storytelling Learn the professional editing techniques used in film and television Access Your Course – Watch and learn from the Creative Editing Course inside the app. Exclusive Masterclass – Unlock a 1hr 50-minute in-app Masterclass (available as a one-time purchase). Free Creative Training – Explore free editing resources to sharpen your skills. Stay Updated – Get push notifications with the latest news and updates. Download the app and learn what to cut and why. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Filmmakers Academy at 4.9 against Inside The Edit's 3.7. Filmmakers Academy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and ratings volume (16 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Filmmakers Academy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $399.99 per year and Inside The Edit sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Filmmakers Academy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Filmmakers Academy has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Filmmakers Academy's written reviews are positive against 75% of Inside The Edit's.
Filmmakers Academy ships an update monthly, Inside The Edit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Filmmakers Academy | Inside The Edit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (16 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hurlbut Visuals, Inc. | Inside The Edit |
Customer experience
Filmmakers Academy
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In-app purchases
Filmmakers Academy
- Annual Subscription iOS$399.991 Year
- In-App Annual Subscription$449.991 Year
Inside The Edit
- How To Cut a Scene Like a Pro$4.99
- App Only Masterclass$4.99
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