# Video Star vs Funimate Video & Motion Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Funimate Video & Motion Editor at 4.7 against Video Star's 4.1. Funimate Video & Motion Editor also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 57%) and ratings volume (673K vs 90K). Video Star's advantage is chart position (#94 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Star sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Funimate Video & Motion Editor sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Funimate Video & Motion Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Funimate Video & Motion Editor has 673K ratings behind it against 90K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Video Star's written reviews are positive against 80% of Funimate Video & Motion Editor's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Star | Funimate Video & Motion Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (90K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-star/id438596432/reviews) | **[4.7 (673K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funimate-video-and-motion-editor/id844570015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 90K | **673K** |
| Positive reviews | 56.8% of reviews | **79.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | — |
| Size | 540 MB | 441 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Frontier Design Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/286083972) | [Pixery Bilgi Teknolojileri](https://appshunter.io/developer/844570019) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-star/id438596432)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning fan edits and lip-sync music videos with a vast array of effects. Enhance, animate, and combine clips to transform photos and videos into magical creations. Unlock all features with an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Create fan edits, Lip-sync music videos, Thousands of effects, Color and animate clips, Enhance and warp videos, Combine and re-time clips

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Month Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Pro | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Year Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Video Import Kit | Free | one-time |
| Crazy Party Effects | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Auto Stop | $3.99 | one-time |
| Motion Madness Effects | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cinema Pro Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Multi-Layer | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Amazing app for editing
- 👍 Smooth and professional
- 🎨 Endless creative options
- 💻 Versatile for different types of edits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤯 Steep learning curve for new users
- 🔍 Limited free features and effects
- 🔋 Quality issues with exported videos
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Multilayer feature crashing
- Exported videos losing quality
- QR code imports not working
- Saved edits getting deleted unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add undo/redo functionality
- Improve text animation and effects
- Introduce more free transition and color options
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes
- Allow custom audio editing and voiceovers


### Funimate Video & Motion Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funimate-video-and-motion-editor/id844570015)

Create professional-looking videos with advanced effects, transitions, and animations. Easily add text, stickers, and backgrounds to personalize your content. Share your creations on social media and join a vibrant community.

**Highlights:** Advanced video effects, Custom animations with keyframes, Video transitions, Element library (stickers, backgrounds), Video mask and AI effects, Text effects and fonts, Add music to videos

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock everything | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock everything | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Everything | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock everything | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock everything | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Everything | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock everything | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlock Everything | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock everything | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Everything | $8.99 | per month |
| Unlock everything | $8.99 | per month |
| Unlock everything | $35.99 | per year |
| Remove watermark | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Video Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Buy everything | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great app for editing
- 🎨 Lots of effects and transitions
- 🤖 Easy to use, beginner-friendly
- 🌟 Fun community and challenges

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🤖 Glitches, crashes, and bugs
- 🚫 Unfair moderation and feature selection
- 🤷‍♀️ Confusing updates and changes

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save/resume edits
- Glitchy transitions and effects
- Audio and video sync issues
- Crashing and freezing

**Requested features**

- More free effects and transitions
- Ability to use own audio/sounds
- Better moderation and feature selection
- Improved stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Star free?

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

### Is Funimate Video & Motion Editor free?

Funimate Video & Motion Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Star or Funimate Video & Motion Editor?

Funimate Video & Motion Editor is rated higher. Video Star averages 4.1 out of 5 from 90K ratings, while Funimate Video & Motion Editor averages 4.7 from 673K ratings.

### Do Video Star or Funimate Video & Motion Editor have ads?

Neither Video Star nor Funimate Video & Motion Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Star or Funimate Video & Motion Editor?

Video Star ships an update every 2 weeks, and Funimate Video & Motion Editor every 2 weeks. Most recently, Video Star was updated on November 3, 2026 and Funimate Video & Motion Editor on November 3, 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.*