# PicPlayPost vs Side by side video

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PicPlayPost at 68% against Side by side video's 7%. PicPlayPost also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PicPlayPost sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Side by side video sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PicPlayPost holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicPlayPost has 99K ratings behind it against 705, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of PicPlayPost's written reviews are positive against 7% of Side by side video's.

PicPlayPost ships an update monthly, Side by side video every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicPlayPost | Side by side video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picplaypost-video-editor/id498127541/reviews)** | [4.0 (705 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-by-side-video/id1510710072/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **99K** | 705 |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 7.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 180 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mixcord Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/336456537) | [7Logic LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896725818) |

## What reviewers say

### PicPlayPost

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picplaypost-video-editor/id498127541)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create stunning HD videos with this comprehensive editor. Add music, AI effects, and create collages or slideshows. Perfect for sharing engaging content.

**Highlights:** HD video editing, AI effects, Photo and video collages, Slideshow creation, Music and voice-over addition, Watermarking, Automated video creation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Editor for Pros | $6.99 | per month |
| SlideShow Movie Maker for Pros | $47.99 | per year |
| Custom Frame Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Frame Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Frame Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Custom Frame Pack 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Edit Watermark | $4.99 | one-time |
| Custom Frames | $4.99 | one-time |
| Everything Pack | $24.99 | one-time |
| Slide Show Maker Pro | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Great for creating collages and videos
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 🎶 Ability to add music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔇 Limited music selection
- 🕰️ Time limits on free version

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to save progress on projects
- Video quality issues after exporting
- Difficulty finding and deleting used photos

**Requested features**

- More transition effects
- Ability to reorder photos/videos in slideshow
- Option to remove watermark without subscription
- Ability to import music from external sources
- Longer video duration in free version


### Side by side video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/side-by-side-video/id1510710072)

Create engaging split-screen videos for social media with this easy-to-use collage maker. Add music and customize styles to share your creations on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

**Highlights:** Vertical and horizontal collage, Add music for vlogs, Supports popular social media ratios, Style customization, Simple and beautiful UI

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Side by side Pro (1 week) | $3.49 | per 7 days |
| Side by side Pro (1 week) | $3.49 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Good for creating side-by-side videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid subscription to use core features
- 🐛 Exported videos have issues (white screen, missing content)
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 📢 Misleading 'free' claims

**Reported bugs**

- Exported videos have missing/blank content
- Subscription charges more than advertised
- Subscription cannot be easily canceled

**Requested features**

- Add ability to choose audio track
- Improve video export quality
- Provide clear subscription management options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicPlayPost free?

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

### Is Side by side video free?

Side by side video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PicPlayPost or Side by side video?

PicPlayPost is rated higher. PicPlayPost averages 4.8 out of 5 from 99K ratings, while Side by side video averages 4.0 from 705 ratings.

### Do PicPlayPost or Side by side video have ads?

Neither PicPlayPost nor Side by side video shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PicPlayPost or Side by side video?

PicPlayPost ships an update monthly, and Side by side video every 3 months. Most recently, PicPlayPost was updated on November 1, 2026 and Side by side video on October 29, 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.*