# GradíENT vs Videdit

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Videdit at 76% against GradíENT's 0%. Videdit also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). GradíENT's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

GradíENT costs $1.99 and Videdit $0.99 up front. GradíENT sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Videdit sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Videdit holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Videdit has 648 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of GradíENT's written reviews are positive against 76% of Videdit's.

GradíENT ships an update every 5 months, Videdit every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GradíENT | Videdit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient/id654637175/reviews) | **[4.5 (648 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videdit-handy-video-editor/id1330314351/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **648** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **76.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#173** |
| Size | 62 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LI HUNG WANG](https://appshunter.io/developer/551938496) | [知刚 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1243531332) |

## What reviewers say

### GradíENT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradient/id654637175)

Capture and edit photos with a retro film camera aesthetic. Choose from over 860 unique filters and date stamps to add a classic touch to your images. Easily create visually striking and imaginative photos.

**Highlights:** 860+ random film filters, Retro date stamping, Classic photo frame slogans, Lomo, 8mm/35mm film effects, Black and white, retro effects, Cool and warm color filters

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Light Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Light Pack 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Light Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Effect Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Deluxe Edition | $6.99 | one-time |


### Videdit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videdit-handy-video-editor/id1330314351)

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of over 30 video editing tools. Easily trim, crop, blend, and apply effects like chromakey and mosaic. Enhance your videos with text, stickers, filters, and custom audio, then share your creations.

**Highlights:** Trim and crop videos, Apply filters and effects, Add text and stickers, Adjust playback speed and reverse, Compress video files, Create GIFs and collages, Add particle and distortion effects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crop | Free | one-time |
| Splice | Free | one-time |
| Sticker | Free | one-time |
| Rotate | Free | one-time |
| Magnifier | Free | one-time |
| Distortion | Free | one-time |
| Paint | Free | one-time |
| Chromakey | Free | one-time |
| Info | Free | one-time |
| Rate | Free | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful editing tools
- 💡 Lots of features
- 👍 Simple and clean design
- 👍 Good quality output

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't save edited videos
- 🔒 Aggressive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Too many ads
- 🐛 Can't delete videos

**Reported bugs**

- Can't save edited videos
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility issues with iOS 16
- Restoring in-app purchases not working
- Videos stuck in iCloud

**Requested features**

- Add ability to save edited videos
- Improve video compression and rendering
- Add more free features
- Implement landscape mode
- Add music and sound effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GradíENT free?

GradíENT costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Videdit free?

Videdit costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GradíENT or Videdit?

Videdit is rated higher. GradíENT averages 3.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Videdit averages 4.5 from 648 ratings.

### Do GradíENT or Videdit have ads?

Videdit shows ads; GradíENT does not.

### Which is updated more often, GradíENT or Videdit?

GradíENT ships an update every 5 months, and Videdit every 5 weeks. Most recently, GradíENT was updated on October 17, 2026 and Videdit on October 17, 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.*