# Video Editor vs GlitchVideo

The clearest difference is price: GlitchVideo at Free against Video Editor's $0.99. GlitchVideo also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 26%). Video Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

GlitchVideo is free to download; Video Editor costs $0.99 up front. GlitchVideo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Video Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Video Editor ships an update every 4 months, GlitchVideo every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Editor | GlitchVideo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | — | **[3.4 (177 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitchvideo/id990971993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **177** |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastien BUET](https://appshunter.io/developer/321941181) | [YU HASHIZUME](https://appshunter.io/developer/654717473) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-edit-your-video/id575600981)

Edit videos with a comprehensive suite of tools. Crop, cut, rotate, adjust speed, and reduce file size without losing quality. Enhance audio and share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Crop and trim videos, Rotate and mirror videos, Adjust video speed (slow/fast motion), Reduce video file size, Change video voice pitch, Mute video or add soundtrack, Edit at full resolution (up to 4K)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast processing
- 💰 Good value for price
- 💡 Useful for specific tasks (e.g., rotating, slowing down videos)
- ✅ Works as advertised (for some users)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 💸 Waste of money
- ❌ Doesn't work
- 🚫 Poor user interface
- 📉 Limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening
- App crashes when importing videos
- App crashes when trying to edit
- App crashes when trying to save
- App crashes when muting sound

**Requested features**

- Ability to rearrange video parts
- More precise video editing tools
- Brightness and color adjustments
- Add music functionality
- Movie merge capability


### GlitchVideo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitchvideo/id990971993)

Apply a variety of glitch effects to your videos in real-time or import existing footage. Easily change effects by touching the screen, even while recording. Save your glitched creations directly to your camera roll.

**Highlights:** Real-time glitch effects, 5 effect types, Touch screen effect control, Import from Camera Roll, Direct save to Camera Roll

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ High-quality glitch effects
- 💰 Completely free with no paywalls
- 🎨 Creative and artistic features
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎬 Works with existing videos and live footage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Crops and zooms videos excessively
- 🔊 No audio playback during editing
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 📹 Records only 1-2 seconds of video
- 🎯 Inconsistent and confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing videos
- Photos and videos not loading from gallery
- Recording stops after 1-2 seconds
- App freezes during effect application
- Settings menu unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Audio playback during video editing
- Ability to sync effects with music beats
- Lockable effect controls (no need to hold slider)
- Apply multiple effects simultaneously
- Preset filters and random mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Editor free?

Video Editor costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GlitchVideo free?

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

### Do Video Editor or GlitchVideo have ads?

Neither Video Editor nor GlitchVideo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Editor or GlitchVideo?

Video Editor ships an update every 4 months, and GlitchVideo every 3 months. Most recently, Video Editor was updated on October 29, 2026 and GlitchVideo on October 22, 2026.

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