# VideoShop vs VideoPad

The clearest difference is ads: VideoPad at none against VideoShop's shown. VideoPad also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (426 vs 20). VideoShop's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VideoShop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and VideoPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VideoPad holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VideoPad has 426 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 39% and 39% positive.

VideoShop ships an update every 2 weeks, VideoPad every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VideoShop | VideoPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videoshop/id573786930/reviews) | **[3.9 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videopad-video-editor/id835545255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **426** |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | **39.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [华 魏](https://appshunter.io/developer/454719266) | [NCH Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/349888537) |

## What reviewers say

### VideoShop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videoshop/id573786930)

Easily edit photos and videos with a variety of unique filters and effects. Crop, rotate, and apply artistic styles, with the ability to mask effects with hand drawing. Add timestamps to recordings.

**Highlights:** Adjustable filters and effects, Video cropping, Image and video rotation, Sketch and painting effects, Blur and pixellate effects, Hand-drawn masking, Timestamp addition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Upgrade to PRO version" | $2.99 | one-time |


### VideoPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videopad-video-editor/id835545255)

Create professional-quality videos with this intuitive video editing tool. Easily fine-tune visuals, add audio, and apply effects and transitions to your footage. Supports a wide range of import formats for seamless workflow.

**Highlights:** Fine-tune color and visual effects, Adjust video speed (slow, fast, reverse), Video stabilization, Add photos and digital images, Add audio soundtracks and narration, Apply clip effects and transitions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Full Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Current Features | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient editing tools
- 💡 Gradient effects
- 👍 Beginner-friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
- 🐛 Inability to load videos/photos
- 💸 Overpriced in-app purchases
- 🔍 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Videos get distorted during export
- Saved projects get deleted unexpectedly
- Audio/video sync issues
- Inability to select multiple clips

**Requested features**

- Add streaming functionality
- More audio effects (e.g. vibrato)
- Support for more languages
- Improved video export quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VideoShop free?

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

### Is VideoPad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VideoShop or VideoPad?

VideoPad is rated higher. VideoShop averages 3.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while VideoPad averages 3.9 from 426 ratings.

### Do VideoShop or VideoPad have ads?

VideoShop shows ads; VideoPad does not.

### Which is updated more often, VideoShop or VideoPad?

VideoShop ships an update every 2 weeks, and VideoPad every 5 months. Most recently, VideoShop was updated on October 16, 2026 and VideoPad on October 18, 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.*