# ThumbVideo vs Superimpose V

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ThumbVideo at none against Superimpose V's 2. ThumbVideo also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 84%). Superimpose V's advantage is ratings volume (478 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Superimpose V sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ThumbVideo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThumbVideo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Superimpose V has 478 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of ThumbVideo's written reviews are positive against 84% of Superimpose V's.

ThumbVideo ships an update monthly, Superimpose V every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ThumbVideo | Superimpose V |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbvideo/id464030163/reviews)** | [4.6 (478 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superimpose-v-video-editor/id6443831679/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **478** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 84.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KAZUYOSHI FURUTA](https://appshunter.io/developer/455937162) | [Pankaj Goswami](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453844207) |

## What reviewers say

### ThumbVideo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbvideo/id464030163)

This video player is designed for one-handed control on large screens. It offers intuitive gesture-based playback, including flicking, drawing circles, and long presses for fast forwarding. Supports various video file sources and offers remote control capabilities.

**Highlights:** One-handed control for large screens, Gesture-based playback (flick, circle draw, long press), Vertical time slider on edges, Supports various video file sources, AirPlay and Bluetooth headset controls, Secret folder with Touch ID unlock

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Superimpose V

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superimpose-v-video-editor/id6443831679)

Create professional-looking videos with multi-track editing, customizable effects, and animation tools. Easily split, trim, and enhance your footage, and access royalty-free assets. Integrates with AI photo editing for advanced projects.

**Highlights:** Multi-track video, image, audio, and text editing, Customizable effects and animations, Masking with green screen support, Object tracking and speed adjustment, Royalty-free asset library, Basic editing tools (split, trim, rotate)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Full Access Yearly | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Powerful and flexible video editing capabilities
- 🎨 Excellent creative effects and tools
- 🔍 Impressive auto-masking and tracking features
- 🎵 Convenient integration with Pixabay for audio
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Masking/tracking not always perfect
- ⏱️ Slower performance on older devices
- 🔒 Concerns about lack of export options without subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Certain transform effects not working correctly
- Audio issues with some effects
- Exporting/saving problems on some projects

**Requested features**

- Custom cutout and depth map features
- Custom vector editing and animation
- Improved audio editing tools (panning, channels)
- Crop/aspect ratio tools
- Ripple delete and clip linking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ThumbVideo free?

ThumbVideo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Superimpose V free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ThumbVideo or Superimpose V?

ThumbVideo is rated higher. ThumbVideo averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Superimpose V averages 4.6 from 478 ratings.

### Do ThumbVideo or Superimpose V have ads?

Neither ThumbVideo nor Superimpose V shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ThumbVideo or Superimpose V?

ThumbVideo ships an update monthly, and Superimpose V every 2 weeks. Most recently, ThumbVideo was updated on November 1, 2026 and Superimpose V 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.*