# Snapchat vs InShot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InShot at 86% against Snapchat's 30%. InShot also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Snapchat's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and chart position (#2 vs #27). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snapchat sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and InShot sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InShot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.9M and 2.5M respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Snapchat's written reviews are positive against 86% of InShot's.

Snapchat ships an update every 6 days, InShot fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snapchat | InShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapchat/id447188370/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.9M** | 2.5M |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #27 |
| Size | 399 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Snap, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/446889612) | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) |

## What reviewers say

### Snapchat

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #6 Top Free · Photo & Video, #6 Top Grossing, #55 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


### InShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Free · Photo & Video, #54 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Effortlessly edit videos and photos with AI-powered tools. Create stunning collages, add text, music, and effects. Share your creations in high resolution to social media.

**Highlights:** AI Effects & Auto Captions, Background Removal, Smart Tracking & Smooth Slow-mo, Video Trimming & Merging, Filters, Effects & Transitions, Photo Collage Maker, High-Resolution Sharing

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InShot Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| InShot Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| InShot Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Filter pack - CREATE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filter pack - CINEMA | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filter pack - SKIN | $1.99 | one-time |
| Video Effect - FORM Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Transition pack - Power | $3.99 | one-time |
| Transition pack - Glitch | $3.99 | one-time |
| InShot Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Excellent editing features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💎 Comprehensive video editing capabilities
- 🤩 Impressive effects and transitions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saving and conversion issues
- 🐛 Glitchy performance and crashes
- 🔒 Limited cloud/cross-device sync
- 🔒 Restricted access to local media files
- 🔒 Aggressive monetization tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Saved drafts randomly disappearing
- Video/audio desynchronization issues
- Crashes when editing long videos
- Difficulty accessing local media files

**Requested features**

- Green screen/chroma key support
- More advanced text animation options
- Improved audio editing tools
- Ability to save multiple projects/drafts
- Smoother integration with other apps/devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snapchat free?

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

### Is InShot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Snapchat or InShot?

InShot is rated higher. Snapchat averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.9M ratings, while InShot averages 4.8 from 2.5M ratings.

### Do Snapchat or InShot have ads?

Both Snapchat and InShot show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Snapchat or InShot?

Snapchat ships an update every 6 days, and InShot fortnightly. Most recently, Snapchat was updated on September 24, 2026 and InShot on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Snapchat or InShot?

Snapchat currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and InShot at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*