Comparison

Splice vs Video Editor ®

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

Head to head
About

Splice

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
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Simple yet powerful, Splice makes it easy to create fully customized, professional-looking videos on your iPhone or iPad. Imagine the performance of a desktop editor, optimized for your mobile device. Just tap to trim clips, add slow motion effects, and overlay multiple clips to create beautiful videos you’ll love to share. It’s never been easier to edit like a pro on the go. POWERFUL EDITING TOOLS MADE SIMPLE + Trim, cut, and crop your photos and video clips. + Refine your clips by adjusting exposure, contrast, saturation, and more. + Adjust playback speed for fast or slow motion, now also with speed ramping. + Overlay photos or videos and apply masks to create incredible effects. + Remove background with Chroma Key. + Animate your clips with the Ken Burns effect. + Apply filters and adjust background colors, orientation, and more. + Add amazing effects: glitch, chroma, vintage, and lots more. + Choose your transition style and control the speed between transitions. + Add title slides, text overlays, and a custom outro. + Bring your photos to life and create slideshows with pan and zoom effects. CUSTOMIZE THE PERFECT SOUNDTRACK + Choose songs from 6,000+ royalty-free tracks from Artlist and Shutterstock libraries. + Trim and mix multiple audio tracks with precision. + Use a song from your own iTunes collection (subject to iTunes terms). + Add narration or custom sound effects with the built-in voice recorder. EASILY SHARE + SAVE YOUR VIDEO + Share right to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Mail, Messages, and more. + Save videos to your camera roll. SUBSCRIPTION INFO: Subscribe to take advantage of the features described above. • Subscription length: weekly, monthly, yearly • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase. • Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription.

About

Video Editor ®

Easily transform your videos with a comprehensive suite of editing tools. Merge clips, add music, customize with text and stickers, and apply professional color grading. Create social media-ready content with ease.

Highlights
  • Seamless clip merging
  • Add music and audio effects
  • Social media-ready orientations
  • Text, stickers, and media customization
  • Professional color grading
  • Green screen effects
  • Precision trimming and splitting
Features
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Transform Your Videos with Video Editor – The Ultimate Video Editing Experience! Are you ready to elevate your video content to the next level? Whether you’re an aspiring influencer, a social media enthusiast, or just someone who loves creating memorable videos, Video Editor is here to turn your vision into reality. Packed with powerful features and intuitive tools, our app is designed to make professional video editing accessible and fun. Download now and discover the endless possibilities! Key Features: Seamless Clip Merging Combine multiple clips effortlessly into one smooth video. Create stunning montages, highlight reels, or just piece together your favorite moments with our easy-to-use merging tool. Add Music & Audio Effects Enhance your videos with a vast library of music tracks and sound effects. Adjust the volume, add audio effects, and sync your soundtrack perfectly with your visuals to create a captivating experience. Social Media-Ready Orientations Get your content noticed across all platforms! Change your video orientation to fit Instagram Stories, YouTube, or any other social media format with just a few taps. Customize with Text, Stickers, & Media Express yourself with customizable text overlays, trendy stickers, and additional media. Personalize your videos to reflect your style and make your content stand out. Professional Color Grading & Adjustments Bring your footage to life with advanced color grading tools. Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and more to give your videos a cinematic look. Green Screen Magic Take your creativity to new heights with our green screen feature. Easily replace backgrounds, add exciting new elements, and transport your videos to any setting you imagine. Precision Trimming & Splitting Trim and split your clips with precision. Remove unwanted sections, focus on key moments, and seamlessly edit your footage to get the perfect cut every time. Speed Control & Opacity Adjustments Play with speed effects to create dramatic slow-motion or fast-paced sequences. Adjust the opacity to blend scenes or highlight key elements in your video. Stunning Blur Effects Add depth and focus to your videos with our blur effects. Create professional-looking bokeh backgrounds or emphasize specific areas with customizable blur. Instagram Stories & YouTube Templates Save time and effort with our pre-designed templates for Instagram Stories and YouTube. Easily add text, media, and effects to make your posts look polished and engaging. Why Choose Video Editor? - User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a sleek and intuitive design that makes video editing a breeze, even if you’re a beginner. - High-Quality Output: Export your videos in stunning HD quality, ensuring they look their best on any device or platform. - Regular Updates: We’re always adding new features and improvements to keep your editing experience fresh and exciting. - Community Support: Join our vibrant community of creators. Share tips, get inspiration, and connect with fellow video enthusiasts. Subscription Details: Video Editor by MK offers premium features through auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings. For more details on managing subscriptions, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://videoeditor.mkapps.app/VideoEditorMK/terms/privacy Terms of Use: https://videoeditor.mkapps.app/VideoEditorMK/terms/terms Ready to Create Amazing Videos? Download Video Editor now and unlock your creative potential! Transform your raw footage into polished masterpieces with just a few taps. Your next viral video is just a download away!

Screenshots

Splice4 screens
Video Editor ®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Video Editor ® at free with in-app purchases against Splice's subscription. Splice's advantage is ratings volume (431K vs 2.1K) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Splice sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Video Editor ® sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Splice against 4.6 for Video Editor ®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Splice has 431K ratings behind it against 2.1K, 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 60% of Video Editor ®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Splice ships an update fortnightly, Video Editor ® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Splice versus Video Editor ®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpliceVideo Editor ®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (431K ratings) — better4.6 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better59.9% of reviews
Number of ratings431K — better2.1K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBending Spoons Apps ApSMK Apps Private Limited

Customer experience

Splice

All ratings430,441 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.0%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews5,489 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative22.6%

Video Editor ®

All ratings2,142 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive59.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative29.9%

User reviews

Splice

From 431K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Video Editor ®

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Excellent video editing capabilities
  • 🎨 Great for creating Instagram Reels
  • 🤩 Amazing for lifetime purchase
  • 🆓 Fantastic free editing app

Room to improve

  • 🙄 Limited features and templates
  • 🤦‍♀️ Inconvenient gallery view
  • 🤬 Misleading free option with watermarks
  • 🐛 Buggy with freezing issues
  • 🤷‍♂️ Lacking undo option

Bugs and requests

Splice

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

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

Video Editor ®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Restoring videos not working properly
  • Editing workflow issues with previous videos
  • Exporting problems with videos disappearing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to record own voice
  • Expand photo/video limit
  • Implement landscape mode
  • Provide option to remove watermark
  • Add more backgrounds and templates

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Splice

Subscriptions7
  • Movie creator and clip editing7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Splice4 variants$9.997 Days
  • Splice Weekly With Free Trial14 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Splice Bundle7 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
  • Splice Weekly With Free Trial7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Splice Bundle$9.997 Days
  • Splice Monthly With Free Trial7 Days trial$13.991 Month
6 purchases

Video Editor ®

Subscriptions5
  • Video Editor with Pro Features$0.997 Days
  • Video Star Studio Editor Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Video Editor & Maker by MK3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Video Editor Premium for Year$9.991 Year
  • AI Video Editor & Video Up3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Reels Maker Pro Video Editor$24.99

Questions

Is Splice free?
Splice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Editor ® free?
Video Editor ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Splice or Video Editor ®?
Splice is rated higher. Splice averages 4.6 out of 5 from 431K ratings, while Video Editor ® averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.
Do Splice or Video Editor ® have ads?
Neither Splice nor Video Editor ® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Splice or Video Editor ®?
Splice ships an update fortnightly, and Video Editor ® every 3 weeks. Most recently, Splice was updated on October 29, 2026 and Video Editor ® on October 27, 2026.

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