# Artify vs Video Editor ®

The clearest difference is price: Video Editor ® at Free against Artify's $1.99. Video Editor ® also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 52 months). Artify's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Video Editor ® is free to download; Artify costs $1.99 up front. Video Editor ® sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Artify asks for nothing beyond the download.

Video Editor ® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Editor ® has 2.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Artify's written reviews are positive against 60% of Video Editor ®'s.

Artify ships an update every 52 months, Video Editor ® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Artify | Video Editor ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artify/id414944887/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1571649399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.8% of reviews | **59.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 52 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 18 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kodama Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/410219519) | [MK Apps Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523050331) |

## What reviewers say

### Artify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artify/id414944887)

Transform your photos into impressionistic masterpieces with a single touch. Choose from various artistic styles, refine details with brush and erase tools, and share your creations instantly. It's simple, intuitive, and fun for all your favorite pictures.

**Highlights:** Transform photos into art, Multiple painterly styles, Fine control with brush/erase, Undo/redo functionality, Interactive art reveal, Import from album or new photos, Share via email

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Creates artistic photo effects
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- ✨ Produces beautiful results sometimes
- 💡 Can make photos look like paintings
- 🤩 Fun to play with

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently freezes
- ❌ Does not work for many users
- 💸 Waste of money
- 🚫 Unresponsive screen
- 📉 Limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on startup
- Blank pop up menus
- App freezes on a picture of cows
- App crashes when saving
- App freezes on first screen

**Requested features**

- More painting styles
- Zoom functionality for detailed work
- Ability to generate lesser degree of paint
- More features, effects, and better controls
- Fauvist version or style


### Video Editor ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1571649399)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Editor with Pro Features | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Star Studio Editor Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Editor & Maker by MK | $7.99 | per month |
| Video Editor Premium for Year | $9.99 | per year |
| AI Video Editor & Video Up | $19.99 | per year |
| Reels Maker Pro Video Editor | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Artify free?

Artify costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Video Editor ® free?

Video Editor ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Artify or Video Editor ®?

Video Editor ® is rated higher. Artify averages 2.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Video Editor ® averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Artify or Video Editor ® have ads?

Neither Artify nor Video Editor ® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Artify or Video Editor ®?

Artify ships an update every 52 months, and Video Editor ® every 3 weeks. Most recently, Artify was updated on October 7, 2026 and Video Editor ® on October 12, 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.*