# Snapchat vs Funimate Video & Motion Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Funimate Video & Motion Editor at 75% against Snapchat's 30%. Funimate Video & Motion Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Snapchat's advantage is chart position (#2 vs unranked) and ratings volume (5.9M vs 673K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snapchat sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snapchat has 5.9M ratings behind it against 673K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Snapchat's written reviews are positive against 75% of Funimate Video & Motion Editor's.

Snapchat ships an update every 6 days, Funimate Video & Motion Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snapchat | Funimate Video & Motion Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapchat/id447188370/reviews) | **[4.7 (673K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funimate-video-and-motion-editor/id844570015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9M** | 673K |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | **75.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 399 MB | 423 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Snap, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/446889612) | [Pixery Bilgi Teknolojileri](https://appshunter.io/developer/844570019) |

## What reviewers say

### Snapchat

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #5 Top Free · Photo & Video, #5 Top Grossing, #63 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


### 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 Snapchat free?

Snapchat 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, Snapchat or Funimate Video & Motion Editor?

Funimate Video & Motion Editor is rated higher. Snapchat averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.9M ratings, while Funimate Video & Motion Editor averages 4.7 from 673K ratings.

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

Snapchat shows ads; Funimate Video & Motion Editor does not.

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

Snapchat ships an update every 6 days, and Funimate Video & Motion Editor fortnightly. Most recently, Snapchat was updated on September 29, 2026 and Funimate Video & Motion 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.*