# Splice vs Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus)

The clearest difference is monetization model: Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus) at free with in-app purchases against Splice's subscription. Splice's advantage is ratings volume (429K vs 2.4K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Splice sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Splice against 4.7 for Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splice has 429K ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Splice's written reviews are positive against 62% of Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus)'s.

Splice ships an update fortnightly, Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus) every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splice | Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (429K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splice-video-editor-and-maker/id409838725/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-slideplus/id1023346358/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **429K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 62.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bending Spoons Apps ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1280299077) | [Hangzhou Xiaoying Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/738897671) |

## What reviewers say

### Splice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splice-video-editor-and-maker/id409838725)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #88 Top Free · Photo & Video, #194 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Create professional-looking videos with a powerful yet simple mobile editor. Easily trim clips, add effects, customize soundtracks with royalty-free music, and share your creations directly to social media.

**Highlights:** Trim, cut, and crop video clips, Adjust exposure, contrast, and saturation, Speed ramping for slow or fast motion, Overlay clips and apply masks, Chroma Key for background removal, Royalty-free music library, Voice recorder for narration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Movie creator and clip editing | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Splice | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Splice Weekly With Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Splice Bundle | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Splice Weekly With Free Trial | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Splice Bundle | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Splice Monthly With Free Trial | $13.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🎨 Variety of editing tools
- 🎶 Good music selection
- 💡 Allows video and photo editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 🔇 Audio issues

**Reported bugs**

- Videos fail to export properly
- App crashes during editing
- Syncing issues with audio and video
- Laggy performance on older devices
- Inconsistent behavior with photo/video imports

**Requested features**

- Add more transition options
- Allow importing custom music
- Improve text editing capabilities
- Implement layers and compositing
- Provide better export options


### Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-slideplus/id1023346358)

Transform your photos and video clips into engaging music videos with a variety of themes and music options. Create professional-looking slideshows for any occasion in just a few steps, then save and share them in HD.

**Highlights:** Create videos in minutes, Over 100 video templates, Rich background music library, Smart photo cropping, Save and share in HD, Connect to social media albums

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Subsribe:Premium_Weekly | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| SlidePlus Pro | $28.99 | per year |
| SlidePlus Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Remove Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |
| Increase Picture/Video Quantities | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme: #BirthdayFun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Theme: Love Story | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium Pack(V3.0) | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Variety of templates and themes
- 👍 Ability to create videos with music
- 🚀 Smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- 👎 Limited customization options
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Video clips not playing
- Inability to save videos to gallery
- Login issues

**Requested features**

- Longer music clips
- More editing tools and options
- Ability to remove watermarks
- Improved video export quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splice free?

Splice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus) free?

Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Splice or Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus)?

Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus) is rated higher. Splice averages 4.6 out of 5 from 429K ratings, while Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus) averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Splice or Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus) have ads?

Neither Splice nor Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Splice or Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus)?

Splice ships an update fortnightly, and Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus) every 6 weeks. Most recently, Splice was updated on September 28, 2026 and Slideshow Maker (SlidePlus) on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*