Comparison

PowerUp Camera vs EditU Video Editor

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

Head to head
About

PowerUp Camera

Apply retro video game console filters to your photos in real-time. Choose from multiple classic systems, adjust contrast and saturation, and share your creations. Unlock additional systems to expand your retro aesthetic.

Highlights
  • Real-time retro video game console filters
  • Multiple system filter options
  • Adjustable contrast and saturation
  • Apply filters to existing photos
  • In-app photo sharing
  • Unlockable secret systems
Features
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** NOW YOU'RE PLAYING WITH POWERUP! ** Featuring the latest in Blast Processing Technology, PowerUp filters your camera in real-time so that you can take photos using the same resolution and color palette as your favorite retro video game systems! Choose from 2 initial systems with the option to buy 6 more! It doesn't stop there! You can also share your PowerUp photos on using the share dialog right from the app. Have an already existing photo? Go ahead and filter using any one of the systems available! Adjust the contrast and saturation to get your photo just right! Are you bad enough to unlock the secret systems?

About

EditU Video Editor

This app offers a powerful yet user-friendly platform for creating polished videos. Easily trim clips, add music, apply filters, and craft content for social media.

Highlights
  • Trimming clips
  • Adding music
  • Applying filters
  • Social media content creation
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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EditU Video Editor is a powerful and intuitive video editing app designed for creators of all levels. Whether you're trimming clips, adding music, applying filters, or crafting content for social media, EditU makes it fast and easy to turn raw footage into polished videos.

Screenshots

PowerUp Camera4 screens
EditU Video Editor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PowerUp Camera at 77% against EditU Video Editor's 0%. PowerUp Camera also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). EditU Video Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads and device support 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. PowerUp Camera sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. EditU Video Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PowerUp Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PowerUp Camera has 32 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of PowerUp Camera's written reviews are positive against 0% of EditU Video Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PowerUp Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, EditU Video Editor every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PowerUp Camera versus EditU Video Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerUp CameraEditU Video Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (32 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews77.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings32 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopersushiGrassCodegres (OPC) Private Limited

Customer experience

PowerUp Camera

All ratings32 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative21.1%

EditU Video Editor

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

PowerUp Camera

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Cannot restore purchases
  • Restore button does nothing
  • Photos not saving
  • App not saving photos to camera roll
  • App not saving settings
Show 4 more
  • Sounds keep turning back on
  • Converting existing pictures doesn't work
  • Not compatible with iOS 7
  • App is buggy

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add video support
  • Add more filters
  • Provide samples of additional filters before buying
  • Add different levels of pixelization
  • Add system-specific resolutions/ratios
Show 2 more
  • Allow saving settings between relaunches
  • Bundle all extensions for a lower price

EditU Video Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

PowerUp Camera

One-time10
  • System Pack 2Free
  • SuperFree
  • GamemanFree
Show 7 more
  • GGearFree
  • TG-16Free
  • AtaryFree
  • MstrsysFree
  • Super/MstrSysFree
  • Gameman/GGearFree
  • Atary/TG-16Free
None

EditU Video Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PowerUp Camera free?
PowerUp Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EditU Video Editor free?
EditU Video Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PowerUp Camera or EditU Video Editor?
PowerUp Camera is rated higher. PowerUp Camera averages 4.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while EditU Video Editor averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do PowerUp Camera or EditU Video Editor have ads?
Neither PowerUp Camera nor EditU Video Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PowerUp Camera or EditU Video Editor?
PowerUp Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and EditU Video Editor every 5 months. Most recently, PowerUp Camera was updated on October 17, 2026 and EditU Video Editor on September 29, 2026.

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