# Snapchat vs OVF Editor

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Snapchat at 5.9M against OVF Editor's 48K. Snapchat also leads on chart position (#2 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). OVF Editor's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snapchat sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and OVF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OVF Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snapchat has 5.9M ratings behind it against 48K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 30% and 30% positive.

Snapchat ships an update every 6 days, OVF Editor every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snapchat | OVF Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapchat/id447188370/reviews) | **[4.7 (48K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovf-editor/id1478225590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9M** | 48K |
| Positive reviews | **30.3% of reviews** | 29.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 399 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Snap, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/446889612) | [Ghost Technology LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866683209) |

## What reviewers say

### Snapchat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapchat/id447188370)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #5 Top Grossing, #6 Top Free · Photo & Video, #82 Top Free (US App Store)

Instantly share photos and videos with friends and family. Express yourself with creative tools, connect through live messaging and video calls, and discover content from the community. Save your favorite moments and explore shared memories.

**Highlights:** Camera with Lenses and Filters, Live Messaging and Video Chat, Friend and Group Stories, Spotlight for user-created content, Location Sharing Map, Memories for saving photos/videos, Friendship Profiles

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memories Storage | $1.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Monthly Plan) | $3.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Monthly Plan) | $4.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Monthly Plan) | $4.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Annual Plan) | $29.99 | per year |
| Snapchat+ (12-Month Plan) | $39.99 | per year |
| Snapstreak Restore | $0.49 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $1.49 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $2.99 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $3.99 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💬 Great way to communicate with friends
- 📷 Convenient for sharing photos and videos
- 🤳 Fun filters and customization options
- 🔒 Secure messaging with disappearing content
- 🗺️ Useful location-based features like Snap Map

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Forced AI assistant that can't be removed
- 🤢 Dislike for new 3D bitmoji design
- 🕰️ Frustration over Snapchat+ paywall for basic features
- 🔇 Inability to disable shutter sound
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts being permanently locked for unclear reasons
- Inability to create new accounts on banned devices
- Disappearing Memories and lack of data retrieval
- Inconsistent video upload and playback issues
- Notifications and chat features not working properly

**Requested features**

- Allow permanent deletion of Memories
- Add multi-video upload to Stories
- Improve customer support and account recovery
- Provide option to disable AI assistant
- Bring back 2D bitmoji customization


### OVF Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ovf-editor/id1478225590)

Easily edit your photos with a variety of tools. Apply effects, add text, graphics, and frames to personalize your images before sharing.

**Highlights:** Photo editing, Apply photo effects, Add frames, Add graphics, Add text, Share photos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OVF Editor Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| OVF Editor Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| OVF Editor Premium | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing filters and editing tools
- 👍 Customizable contrast and effects
- 🚀 Reliable app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Media upload issue on Snapchat
- 🐛 Reduced photo/video quality after updates
- 💸 Subscription model introduced
- 📢 Excessive ads and frequent updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent updates
- Unable to select photos/videos from hidden albums
- Sound not working when uploading videos

**Requested features**

- Remove 'media upload' label on Snapchat
- Restore previous Snapchat cropping feature
- Improve video audio quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snapchat free?

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

### Is OVF Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Snapchat or OVF Editor?

OVF Editor is rated higher. Snapchat averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.9M ratings, while OVF Editor averages 4.7 from 48K ratings.

### Do Snapchat or OVF Editor have ads?

Both Snapchat and OVF Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Snapchat or OVF Editor?

Snapchat ships an update every 6 days, and OVF Editor every 8 days. Most recently, Snapchat was updated on September 30, 2026 and OVF Editor on September 30, 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.*