# Perfect Video vs InShot

The clearest difference is price: InShot at Free against Perfect Video's $4.99. InShot also leads on ratings volume (2.5M vs 919) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Perfect Video's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

InShot is free to download; Perfect Video costs $4.99 up front. InShot sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Perfect Video asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Perfect Video against 4.8 for InShot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 919, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 87% and 86% positive.

Perfect Video ships an update monthly, InShot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Perfect Video | InShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (919 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-video/id598542901/reviews) | [4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 919 | **2.5M** |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 86.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #191 | **#31** |
| Size | 51 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Perfect Frame Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1857355635) | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) |

## What reviewers say

### Perfect Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-video/id598542901)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers comprehensive video editing tools, including trimming, merging, splitting, and adding effects like subtitles, watermarks, and music. It supports advanced features such as keyframe animations, picture-in-picture, split screen, and chroma key for professional-looking results.

**Highlights:** Chroma Key (Green/Blue Screen), Picture in Picture Video, Split Screen editing, Keyframe animations, Add subtitles, watermarks, and text, Trim, merge, split, and reverse clips, Add music and sound effects

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient video editing
- 💡 Lots of features
- 🎨 Good for creating videos and slideshows
- 👍 Simple and straightforward

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Quality issues with exported videos
- 🔒 Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- 💰 Expensive for a mobile app

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty accessing all editing options on iPhone X
- Issues with saving and exporting edited videos
- Problems with music and audio syncing

**Requested features**

- Add more video effects and filters
- Improve audio editing capabilities
- Implement a reverse/rewind feature
- Allow importing videos from online sources
- Add a voice-over recording function


### InShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Free · Photo & Video, #59 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Effortlessly edit videos and photos with AI-powered tools. Create stunning collages, add text, music, and effects. Share your creations in high resolution to social media.

**Highlights:** AI Effects & Auto Captions, Background Removal, Smart Tracking & Smooth Slow-mo, Video Trimming & Merging, Filters, Effects & Transitions, Photo Collage Maker, High-Resolution Sharing

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InShot Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| InShot Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| InShot Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Filter pack - CREATE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filter pack - CINEMA | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filter pack - SKIN | $1.99 | one-time |
| Video Effect - FORM Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Transition pack - Power | $3.99 | one-time |
| Transition pack - Glitch | $3.99 | one-time |
| InShot Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Excellent editing features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💎 Comprehensive video editing capabilities
- 🤩 Impressive effects and transitions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saving and conversion issues
- 🐛 Glitchy performance and crashes
- 🔒 Limited cloud/cross-device sync
- 🔒 Restricted access to local media files
- 🔒 Aggressive monetization tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Saved drafts randomly disappearing
- Video/audio desynchronization issues
- Crashes when editing long videos
- Difficulty accessing local media files

**Requested features**

- Green screen/chroma key support
- More advanced text animation options
- Improved audio editing tools
- Ability to save multiple projects/drafts
- Smoother integration with other apps/devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Perfect Video free?

Perfect Video costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is InShot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Perfect Video or InShot?

Perfect Video and InShot are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 919 and 2.5M ratings respectively.

### Do Perfect Video or InShot have ads?

InShot shows ads; Perfect Video does not.

### Which is updated more often, Perfect Video or InShot?

Perfect Video ships an update monthly, and InShot fortnightly. Most recently, Perfect Video was updated on September 24, 2026 and InShot on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Perfect Video or InShot?

Perfect Video currently peaks at #191 in the App Store charts, and InShot at #31. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*