# PicPlayPost vs Transition Video Editor

The clearest difference is rating: PicPlayPost at 4.8 against Transition Video Editor's 3.2. PicPlayPost also leads on ratings volume (99K vs 5) and review sentiment (68% vs 50%). Transition Video Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PicPlayPost sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Transition Video Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicPlayPost has 99K ratings behind it against 5, 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 50% of Transition Video Editor's.

PicPlayPost ships an update monthly, Transition Video Editor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PicPlayPost | Transition Video Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (99K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picplaypost-video-editor/id498127541/reviews)** | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transition-video-editor/id6450870553/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **99K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **68.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 180 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mixcord Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/336456537) | [Appside Technologies LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496513356) |

## What reviewers say

### PicPlayPost

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

**Currently charting:** #165 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


### Transition Video Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transition-video-editor/id6450870553)

Create captivating videos with seamless transitions and effects. Add music, filters, and stickers to enhance your footage. Share your masterpieces effortlessly on social media.

**Highlights:** Record or import videos, Seamless transition effects, Align feature for continuity, Stickers, filters, and overlays, Background music library, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Transitions - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Transitions-Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Transitions-Annually | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PicPlayPost free?

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

### Is Transition Video Editor free?

Transition Video Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PicPlayPost or Transition Video Editor?

PicPlayPost is rated higher. PicPlayPost averages 4.8 out of 5 from 99K ratings, while Transition Video Editor averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do PicPlayPost or Transition Video Editor have ads?

Neither PicPlayPost nor Transition Video Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PicPlayPost or Transition Video Editor?

PicPlayPost ships an update monthly, and Transition Video Editor every 2 months. Most recently, PicPlayPost was updated on November 5, 2026 and Transition Video Editor 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.*