Comparison

Current. vs Montaj

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

Head to head
About

Current.

Features
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Create amazing before and after's, one-of-a-kind pictures of you clients. Now you are able to line up any picture and duplicate the look of a previous picture. even if you took it years ago. Now you can see the best before and after transformations and share them with your clients. Choose photos from your camera roll to overlay—or use the built-in camera to take spur-of-the-moment shots—and instantly see them laid out in various combinations. Pick the before and after you like best, then edit it to make it your own. FEATURES * Take instant pictures from camera app. * Use any picture to overlay over the top of the app camera to replicate. * Capture the exact moment from before to create a beautiful before and after.. * Also use selfie mode to take pictures of you or your friends to replicate nostalgic moments and memories. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Montaj

This professional video editor offers desktop-grade editing on mobile devices. It features a multi-track timeline, a wide array of effects and filters, customizable text overlays, and smooth transitions. Export your creations in various resolutions and formats.

Highlights
  • Multi-track timeline editing
  • 30+ built-in effects and filters
  • Animated text overlays
  • Customizable color correction and grading
  • Multiple export resolutions and formats
  • Real-time preview
Features
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Montaj is a professional video editor designed for creators who want desktop-grade editing power on their iPhone and iPad. TIMELINE EDITING • Multi-track video and audio timeline with drag-and-drop • Split, trim, and rearrange clips with precision • Audio waveform visualization for perfect timing EFFECTS & FILTERS • 30+ built-in effects including Bloom, Glitch, VHS, Chromatic Aberration, and more • Color correction with Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Exposure, Temperature controls • Color grading tools for cinematic looks • Real-time preview while editing • Stackable effects for creative combinations TEXT & TITLES • Animated text overlays with customizable fonts and colors • Drag-to-position directly on the preview • Trim and time text appearances on the timeline TRANSITIONS • Smooth transitions between clips: Dissolves, Slides, Wipes, and Stylized effects • Adjustable transition duration EXPORT & SHARE • Export in 720p, 1080p, or 4K resolution • MP4, MOV, and M4V format support • Include or exclude audio • Share directly to your favorite platforms Also available on Mac at montaj.pro Terms of Use (EULA): https://montaj.pro/terms Privacy Policy: https://montaj.pro/privacy

Screenshots

Current.4 screens
Montaj4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Montaj at none against Current.'s shown. Current.'s advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Current. sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Montaj sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Current. ships an update every 8 days, Montaj every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Current. versus Montaj: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurrent.Montaj
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCurrent Dot LLCTommy Ong

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Current.

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
4 purchases

Montaj

Subscriptions2
  • Montaj Pro iOS Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Montaj Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
One-time2
  • Montaj Pro iOS Lifetime$19.99
  • Montaj Pro Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is Current. free?
Current. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Montaj free?
Montaj is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Current. or Montaj have ads?
Current. shows ads; Montaj does not.
Which is updated more often, Current. or Montaj?
Current. ships an update every 8 days, and Montaj every 3 months. Most recently, Current. was updated on November 3, 2026 and Montaj on October 31, 2026.

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