Comparison

Effects Expert vs Speed Up Video ·

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Effects Expert

Features
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Effects Expert provides a simple and efficient way to produce visual effects for your movie project. Major Features are: - a simple user interface that mimics a light-box for lining up and editing the elements that make up your effects shot - use of Visual Programming that allows effects to be configured by dragging and dropping processing nodes into an ImageFlow - automated compositing means you don't need to manual process each frame - an extensive library of processing nodes to handle common image processing and compositing functions - integrated audio mixing - configurable resolution (480, 720, 1080, 4k...) Effects Expert has 2 modes of operation: 1) Basic mode The Basic mode of Effects Expert is suited to simple projects but also allows users to get a feel for the app's workflow before committing to the purchase of the PRO upgrade 2) PRO mode The PRO mode has an expanded ImageFlow node library and expanded capability for sharing work between users. An In App Purchase enables this functionality for users of the Basic mode. Pre-existing MiniCine users are provided with a PRO mode upgrade. New additions in this release, include: - a MEMORY node that provides access to previous frame results from within an ImageFlow

About

Speed Up Video ·

Easily create fast-forward or slow-motion video effects by adding points to segments and adjusting their speed. Turn ordinary footage into mesmerizing slow-motion or epic fast-forward clips with intuitive controls. Save and share your creations instantly.

Highlights
  • Precise speed control (10x faster, 1/10 speed)
  • Create fast-forward and slow-motion effects
  • Add points to define video segments
  • Intuitive and easy to use interface
  • Save and share videos instantly
Features
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Key Features: Precise Control: Speed up parts of your video 10x or slow them down to 1/10 speed or for epic fast-forward or dreamy slow-mo effects. Easy Use: No tech wizardry needed. Just add points to create video segments, adjust the segments speeds, and hit save! Slo Mo Wizardry: Turn everyday scenes into mesmerizing slow motion videos. Instant Sharing: Save your video masterpieces to your phone in 1 tap and share it everywhere. Download now and create a masterpiece. Terms Of Use can be found at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/ebd41cea-0e06-435c-8988-d565b80d2f07

Screenshots

Effects Expert4 screens
Speed Up Video ·2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Speed Up Video · at every 6 weeks against Effects Expert's every 3 months. Effects Expert's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Effects Expert sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Speed Up Video · sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Effects Expert ships an update every 3 months, Speed Up Video · every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Effects Expert versus Speed Up Video ·: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEffects ExpertSpeed Up Video ·
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (20 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—20 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLindsay ArnoldGabe Rogers

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Effects Expert

One-time2
  • Pro Upgrade for MiniCine usersFree
  • Effects Expert Pro Upgrade$2.99
3 purchases

Speed Up Video ·

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$15.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Effects Expert free?
Effects Expert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speed Up Video · free?
Speed Up Video · is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Effects Expert or Speed Up Video · have ads?
Neither Effects Expert nor Speed Up Video · shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Effects Expert or Speed Up Video ·?
Effects Expert ships an update every 3 months, and Speed Up Video · every 6 weeks. Most recently, Effects Expert was updated on October 14, 2026 and Speed Up Video · on October 24, 2026.

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