Comparison

Slideshow Creator vs Slideshow Maker Video & Photo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Slideshow Creator

Easily transform your photos and video clips into engaging slideshows set to music. Choose from over 100 styles for any occasion, add text, and share your creations with loved ones or on social media.

Highlights
  • 100+ slideshow styles
  • Licensed music library
  • HD downloads
  • Add text and captions
  • Clip trimming
  • One tap saving and sharing
Features
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Bring your memories to life. Easily create slideshows set to music from your photos and video clips. Slideshow styles to celebrate any occasion: Birthdays Travel vacations Weddings and anniversaries Graduations Party invitations and recaps Bar and Bat Mitzvahs Sports teams and events Quinceaneras Birth announcements Ecards and invites Baby’s First Year School events Holidays: Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s day, Father’s Day Create in 5 easy steps. Here's how it works: Select a slideshow style Upload photos and video clips from your camera roll or Facebook account Choose music from our song library Add text and captions to tell you story Finalize and share with family and friends or on social All the features you need to create movie magic: 100+ slideshow styles Licensed music library HD downloads Ability to add text and captions Clip trimming One tap saving and sharing Join our millions of users and see why we’ve been featured in the NY Times, WSJ, NBC, CNN, Forbes, HuffPo, Wired, TechCrunch, and more. The Slideshow Creator app is always free to use. Free version includes adding up to 20 media files per slideshow. Create longer slideshows (and get access to our award-winning desktop program) with a subscription. Subscription options include: SLIDESHOW CREATOR BASIC • Create slideshows up to 10 minutes (depending on your song choice) • Add longer video clips • $4.99 monthly/$29.99 yearly SLIDESHOW CREATOR PERSONAL • All the benefits of Basic, plus HD movies and advanced desktop features • $9.99 monthly/$59.99 yearly Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription, and you cannot cancel a subscription during the active period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription at any time, either by viewing your account in iTunes from your Mac or PC, or Account Settings on your device after purchase.

About

Slideshow Maker Video & Photo

Easily create stunning slideshows from your photos and videos. Add music, text, filters, and transitions to bring your memories to life. Share your creations with friends and family.

Highlights
  • Create slideshows from photos and videos
  • 26 template themes
  • Add custom music or use included styles
  • Add text with various fonts
  • Multiple canvas sizes
  • Video trimming and cutting
  • Flip and rotate media
Features
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Create unforgettable slideshows in seconds with photo & video! Combine media to make a movie with beautiful transitions, music, filters and effects and watch your pictures come alive. Delight your friends and family when you share these special moments. Choose your own style from 26 fantastic template themes including halloween, birthday, beach, chill, jolly and romantic! Features: - Pick photos & videos (up to 200 photos) - Set your own music or use the music from the included styles - Add Text - tons of fonts and styles - Manage & reorder photo & video easily - Canvas sizes : Square, IG Story, IG Full, IG Landscape, Facebook & Pinterest - Fit or Fill canvas with blur background - Trim & Cut Video (Basic & Advanced) - Flip, rotate photo or video - Set photo duration - Mute video audio - Landscape support for iPad Slideshow Premium Subscription Info: - 3 day free trial, then charged yearly - You'll be able to use all features for the duration of your subscription - You can subscribe for unlimited access to premium content, including: Unlocking all Features, Unlimited Photos / Videos and No Ads - Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renewal is turned off for at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period at the cost of the chosen package - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription You can read our privacy policy and terms of use at http://cushwayapps.com/app-privacy/slideshow/privacy.html http://cushwayapps.com/app-privacy/slideshow/terms.html Have you found a bug, got a suggestion, or want a new feature? Email us at: support@honkhonkpunch.com

Screenshots

Slideshow Creator4 screens
Slideshow Maker Video & Photo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Slideshow Creator at none against Slideshow Maker Video & Photo's shown. Slideshow Creator also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Slideshow Maker Video & Photo's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Slideshow Creator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Slideshow Maker Video & Photo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Slideshow Creator against 4.8 for Slideshow Maker Video & Photo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26K and 17K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Slideshow Creator's written reviews are positive against 90% of Slideshow Maker Video & Photo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slideshow Creator ships an update every 2 months, Slideshow Maker Video & Photo every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Slideshow Creator versus Slideshow Maker Video & Photo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlideshow CreatorSlideshow Maker Video & Photo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (26K ratings)4.8 (17K ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.1% of reviews90.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26K — better17K
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnimoto Inc.Alan Cushway

Customer experience

Slideshow Creator

All ratings26,267 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews307 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral6.5%
Negative26.4%

Slideshow Maker Video & Photo

All ratings17,373 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews1,257 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.4%

User reviews

Slideshow Creator

From 26K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💡 Variety of styles and templates
  • 🚀 Quick video creation
  • 🎨 Good quality videos
  • 🎥 Ability to use own photos and videos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 📥 Difficulty uploading/saving videos
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Limited customization options

Slideshow Maker Video & Photo

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick and efficient
  • 💡 Ability to add own music
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 👍 Variety of styles and templates

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Issues with saving/loading projects
  • 🔒 Limited customization options
  • 🔒 Lack of volume control for music
  • 🔒 Difficulty rearranging photos/videos
  • 🔒 Restricted to social media aspect ratios

Bugs and requests

Slideshow Creator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Videos disappearing after creation
  • Inability to delete or edit videos
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More music/song options
  • Ability to control video speed and duration
  • Improved mobile app functionality
  • Better customer support

Slideshow Maker Video & Photo

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Slideshow not saving properly
  • Difficulty deleting images from project
  • Music playback issues when adding videos

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add text overlay and captions
  • Ability to manually adjust photo/video transitions
  • Option to use original aspect ratio of photos
  • More music options, including ability to use own music
  • Improved save/load functionality to avoid losing progress

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Slideshow Creator

Subscriptions6
  • Slideshow Creator Plus$4.991 Month
  • Slideshow Creator Basic$4.991 Month
  • Slideshow Creator Personal$9.991 Month
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  • Slideshow Creator Plus$29.991 Year
  • Slideshow Creator Basic$29.991 Year
  • Slideshow Creator Personal$59.991 Year
One-time2
  • 1-Month Plus Subscription$4.99
  • 1-Year Plus Subscription$29.99
3 purchases

Slideshow Maker Video & Photo

Subscriptions3
  • Premium$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Slideshow Yearly3 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Slideshow Creator free?
Slideshow Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Slideshow Maker Video & Photo free?
Slideshow Maker Video & Photo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slideshow Creator or Slideshow Maker Video & Photo?
Slideshow Maker Video & Photo is rated higher. Slideshow Creator averages 4.8 out of 5 from 26K ratings, while Slideshow Maker Video & Photo averages 4.8 from 17K ratings.
Do Slideshow Creator or Slideshow Maker Video & Photo have ads?
Slideshow Maker Video & Photo shows ads; Slideshow Creator does not.
Which is updated more often, Slideshow Creator or Slideshow Maker Video & Photo?
Slideshow Creator ships an update every 2 months, and Slideshow Maker Video & Photo every 2 weeks. Most recently, Slideshow Creator was updated on November 4, 2026 and Slideshow Maker Video & Photo on November 5, 2026.

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