Thumbnate vs Vidzly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Thumbnate
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This app is an automatic thumbnail generator. Simply select photos or illustrations you want to feature in the thumbnail, input text, and it will create various types of thumbnail images for you. The generated images can be freely used on social media and video streaming sites. =========================== Pro Feature Subscriptions =========================== We offer the following subscription plans 1-month subscription (prices vary by country and region) Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Auto-renewal can be turned off in your account settings after purchase. During an active subscription period, you cannot cancel your current subscription. Terms and Conditions of Service: http://bit.ly/2uy8DL4 Privacy Policy: http://bit.ly/2t7bFFK
Vidzly
Effortlessly create professional video thumbnails using AI. Upload images or use text prompts to generate eye-catching designs for YouTube and short-form content. Free tools for hooks and hashtags are also included.
- AI-powered thumbnail generation
- YouTube and short-form content support
- Image upload or text prompt creation
- Instant download and sharing
- Free video hook generator
- Free hashtag generator
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Vidzly helps creators generate high-quality AI thumbnails for videos quickly and easily. Create eye-catching thumbnails without design skills. WHAT YOU CAN DO - Generate AI-powered thumbnails for videos - Create thumbnails for YouTube and short-form content - Upload an image or use text prompts - Download and share thumbnails instantly FREE CREATOR TOOLS - Generate video hooks to improve titles and captions - Generate relevant hashtags for better reach These tools are available for free. FREE TRIAL New users can generate one AI thumbnail for free. IN-APP PURCHASES After the free trial, additional thumbnails can be generated by purchasing packs via In-App Purchase. DESIGNED FOR CREATORS Built for YouTubers and short-video creators who want clean, professional thumbnails in less time. IMPORTANT NOTE Images are AI-generated. Results may vary.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Vidzly at none against Thumbnate's shown. Vidzly also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Thumbnate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Vidzly sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Thumbnate ships an update every 2 days, Vidzly daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thumbnate | Vidzly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Daily โ better |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Unlypt | Pushkar Tandon |
In-app purchases
Thumbnate
- Pro$3.991 Month
Vidzly
- Single$0.99
- Starter$3.29
- Value$6.59
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- Creater$16.49








