Hilite vs VidTools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hilite
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Hey there! Meet Hilite – Your New Favorite Video Clipping App! Ever wished you could slice up your videos lightning-fast and get all your clips ready in one go? That's exactly what Hilite does – it helps you jump straight to your best moments, and honestly, it's kind of amazing! What Makes Hilite So Special? Clip Everything at Once – You know that feeling when you need to create multiple clips from one video? Instead of doing it one... by... one... (ugh!), Hilite lets you mark all your favorite moments and export them all together. It's like having a personal video assistant! Super Friendly Interface – We built this for real people, not just tech wizards. Whether you're just starting out or you've been creating content forever, you'll feel right at home. Everything just makes sense. Seriously Fast Performance – We're talking buttery smooth editing that won't make you want to throw your phone across the room. Even those chunky 4K videos? No problem! Hilite handles them like a champ. Share Everywhere, Instantly – Your clips go straight to your camera roll, and from there? Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat – wherever your audience is waiting for your awesome content. Ready to transform how you create content? Hilite is here to make your video workflow feel effortless. Download it now and see what all the excitement is about!
VidTools
This app offers a suite of tools for editing videos directly on your device. It allows for compression to specific file sizes, splitting videos, format conversion, and quick fixes like metadata scrubbing and rotation correction. Advanced features include HDR to SDR conversion and reframing videos for different aspect ratios.
- Compress video to exact file size
- Split video by size or count
- Convert video format or extract audio
- Scrub video metadata
- Fix video rotation without re-encoding
- Trim video start/end without re-encoding
- Reframe videos to different aspect ratios
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Video too large to send or upload? VidTools helps you make a smaller file and check the result before sharing. CHOOSE YOUR LIMIT Set a target file size or save a preset for an attachment or upload limit. Trim the part you need and compress it in one flow. See the actual output size and whether it fits your chosen limit. If a clip is still too large, trim it further or split it into smaller parts. PREVIEW BEFORE YOU SEND Compare the original and compressed video, then share the smaller file or save it to Photos or Files. Your original stays available. COMPRESS SEVERAL VIDEOS Select multiple clips and compress each to the same target in a queue. Import videos directly from the Photos or Files share sheet. MAKE VIDEOS READY TO SHARE Split, convert, resize, crop, trim, remove audio, fix rotation, and reframe. Convert HDR to SDR, export audio or GIFs, capture a frame, adjust playback speed, remove metadata, and inspect video details. PROCESS ON YOUR DEVICE Your videos are processed on your iPhone or iPad. No account or login is required. Every tool is available without a subscription. VidTools Pro is a one-time purchase that removes ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hilite at none against VidTools's 1. Hilite also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. VidTools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hilite asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hilite ships an update monthly, VidTools every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hilite | VidTools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HiHi Co. | Didactic Initiatives LLC |
In-app purchases
Hilite
No in-app purchases
VidTools
- VidTools Pro$4.99









