Comparison

VideoPad Masters vs Syn

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

Head to head
About

VideoPad Masters

Easily create professional-looking videos on your mobile device. Edit footage, add effects, music, and narration, then share directly to social media. Ideal for on-the-go video editing.

Highlights
  • Import or record videos
  • Adjust brightness and color
  • Add visual effects and transitions
  • Include music and narration
  • Trim and rotate clips
  • Direct sharing to YouTube and Facebook
Features
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Create amazing videos in minutes with VideoPad Master's Edition for iOS. Import or record videos from your tablet and then get straight to editing. Fine tune the brightness, color and add other visual effects. Trim videos down to size, rotate clips recorded at different orientations, zoom in on the action, add transitions, music, narration, video effects and more all from the palm of your hand. Don't wait to get to your computer to start editing. Take your movies to the next level, whenever and wherever you are. Videos can be saved or uploaded to YouTube or Facebook directly from the VideoPad video editing application. This version of VideoPad is under a free trial. Once the trial expires, you will have to pay for the subscription in order to access the full features.

About

Syn

Create cinematic videos with advanced editing tools and visual effects. Add music, text, transitions, and remove backgrounds. Perfect for filmmakers and content creators on the go.

Highlights
  • Multi-track video editing
  • Cinematic visual effects (Neon, Glitch, VHS)
  • Background removal & shape masks
  • Advanced animation tools
  • Slow motion & speed control
  • GIF maker
  • Live camera effects
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Syn-FX is a powerful mobile video editor built for cinematic visual effects, creative storytelling, and expressive editing on your phone. Create music videos, short films, and movies with tools for multi-track editing, background removal, shape masks, audio, text, transitions, slow motion, and layered effects. Whether you’re making short-form content or building something more cinematic, Syn-FX helps you turn everyday footage into something bold and memorable. Whether you’re a content creator, filmmaker, or visual storyteller, Syn-FX gives you the creative tools to edit with more freedom and style. Features Multi-Track Video Editing Edit videos using a flexible timeline editor. • Layer video clips, audio, text, effects, and transitions • Arrange clips freely on a multi-track timeline • Duplicate, rotate, reverse, and zoom clips Cinematic Visual Effects Transform your videos with a growing library of creative effects. Includes: • Neon • Glitch • VHS • Blur • Anime Stack multiple effects to create unique visual styles. Background Removal & Shape Masks • Remove backgrounds from clips • Place videos inside subjects • Combine masks with effects, text, and video layers Advanced Animation Tools • Keyframe animation • Effect parameter curves • Add transitions between clips • 100+ Transitions Slow Motion & Speed Control Add dynamic pacing to your edits. • Optical Flow slow motion • Speed Ramps • Video Speed Editor Audio Tracks & Sound Editing Shape the sound of your videos directly inside Syn-FX. • Add audio tracks and clips to your timeline • Sync sound with video edits GIF Maker • Turn your videos into shareable GIFs in just a few taps. • Turn epic moments into short looping clips Live Camera Effects Record videos with effects applied in real time. • Apply effects at up to 60 FPS • Switch camera lenses • Built-in stabilization Built-In Tutorial Learn how to edit videos. • Learn effects, editing tools, and workflow basics • Designed for beginners and creators who want to improve • Start editing quickly with confidence Frequently Asked Questions Who is Syn-FX for? Syn-FX is designed for: • Filmmakers • Content creators • TikTok and Instagram creators • Video editors • Visual storytellers • Anyone looking for a mobile video editor for expressing their ideas What is Syn-FX? Syn-FX is a mobile video editor focused on cinematic visual effects, creative editing tools, and multi-track timeline editing. Does Syn-FX support video transitions? Yes. You can add transitions between clips to create smooth and cinematic edits. Is Syn-FX beginner friendly? Yes. Syn-FX includes a built-in tutorial and intuitive tools, making it easy to get started. What makes Syn-FX different? Syn-FX focuses on cinematic visual effects and creative mobile editing, giving you powerful tools to build expressive videos wherever inspiration strikes. Hollywood is no longer a distant concept. It’s right here in your pocket. Try Syn-FX now and explode your creativity to the next level. We can’t wait to see what you create. ----- Syn-FX Pro (Auto-Renewable Subscription) Subscribe to Syn-FX Pro to unlock premium effects, tools, and a stream of ongoing improvements. • Subscription options are available monthly or annually • Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period if auto-renew is enabled • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your account settings after purchase Terms of Use: https://www.syn-fx.com/app-terms Privacy Policy: https://www.syn-fx.com/app-privacy Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ----- Thank you for supporting Syn-FX. If you have questions, comments, feedback, suggestions, or just want to say hello, reach out at: support@syn-fx.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/synfxapp

Screenshots

VideoPad Masters4 screens
Syn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VideoPad Masters at none against Syn's shown. VideoPad Masters also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Syn's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. VideoPad Masters sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Syn sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Syn holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of VideoPad Masters's written reviews are positive against 86% of Syn's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VideoPad Masters ships an update every 5 weeks, Syn every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VideoPad Masters versus Syn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideoPad MastersSyn
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (33 ratings)4.7 (51 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3351 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperNCH SoftwareSYN-FX LP

Customer experience

VideoPad Masters

All ratings32 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

Syn

All ratings51 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VideoPad Masters

Subscriptions2
  • Full monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Full Features (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$14.99
3 purchases

Syn

Subscriptions3
  • Syn-FX Pro - Monthly$9.001 Month
  • Syn-FX Pro Half-Yearly$42.006 Months
  • Syn-FX Pro - Yearly1 Year trial2 variants$60.001 Year

Questions

Is VideoPad Masters free?
VideoPad Masters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Syn free?
Syn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VideoPad Masters or Syn?
Syn is rated higher. VideoPad Masters averages 4.4 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Syn averages 4.7 from 51 ratings.
Do VideoPad Masters or Syn have ads?
Syn shows ads; VideoPad Masters does not.
Which is updated more often, VideoPad Masters or Syn?
VideoPad Masters ships an update every 5 weeks, and Syn every 6 days. Most recently, VideoPad Masters was updated on November 4, 2026 and Syn on November 4, 2026.

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