Comparison

PixelAI Video Maker vs VHS Studio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PixelAI Video Maker

Features
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PixelAI Video Maker turns long videos into short, share‑ready clips with AI. HOW IT WORKS 1) Add a long video 2) Type a prompt (what to focus on) 3) PixelAI finds highlights and builds a clean timeline of multiple clips 4) Export as Reels, Shorts, or TikTok WHO IT’S FOR • Creators repurposing old videos into fresh reels • Anyone removing dead space, pauses, or mistakes • Beginners with zero editing experience • Creators who want AI ideas for viral cuts HIGHLIGHTS • AI Prompt Editing — describe it, we cut it • Auto Timeline — structured clips you can reorder • Smart Trimming — remove silence and filler • Export Presets — TikTok, Reels, Shorts • Simple UI — type, tap, publish TERMS & PRIVACY Terms: https://ofpixel.com/terms-of-service EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: https://ofpixel.com/privacy

About

VHS Studio

Record short video clips and compile them into nostalgic, retro-style movies. The app emulates the feel of old home video tapes, allowing users to create shareable films from everyday moments.

Highlights
  • Record clips to virtual tapes
  • 9 authentic retro filters
  • Burst mode for short clips
  • Export tapes as single movies
  • Trim and reorder clips
  • Import existing videos
  • Offline device storage
Features
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Record your life on tape. Export it as a movie. Remember when families actually watched their home movies? Dad would pop in the vacation tape and everyone would crowd around the TV, laughing at moments they'd already forgotten. That doesn't happen anymore. We record thousands of clips that sit in our camera rolls forever, never watched again. VHS Studio brings that back. Record small moments throughout your day - 3 seconds of your kid laughing, 5 seconds of the sunset on your trip, a quick clip of blowing out birthday candles. They all go onto a tape. When the tape is full, export it as one movie and actually watch it. That's it. Make a tape for everything. "Vacation '26." "Baby's First Year." "Jake's 25th Birthday." "Summer at the Lake." Each tape becomes a movie you'll actually rewatch - not another 47 clips lost in your camera roll. VHS Studio turns your iPhone into a retro camcorder. Record clips to tapes, and when you're ready, export the whole tape as a single movie with one tap. No editing skills needed. RECORD ON TAPE Every clip you shoot gets added to a tape. Think of tapes like chapters of your life - a birthday party, a weekend trip, a whole year of your kid growing up. Start a new tape whenever you want. Keep as many as you like. 9 RETRO FILTERS Choose from 9 authentic retro looks. Each one captures a different era - from faded 80s home video to grainy 90s camcorder. Add a VHS timestamp for the full effect. BURST MODE Not everything needs to be a long video. Set burst mode to 1, 3, or 5 seconds and capture quick moments throughout your day. Or just hold record and film as long as you want. EXPORT YOUR WAY Happy with your tape? One tap exports it as a finished movie, ready to share. Want more control? Trim clips, re-order them, and cut what you don't need - all inside the app. BUILT FOR MEMORIES - Infinite tapes - never run out of space for new chapters - One-finger zoom and tap to flip cameras - Import existing videos and give them the VHS treatment - Everything stays on your device. No accounts, no data collection. Whether you're documenting your kid's first steps, logging a video diary of your trip, or just making everyday moments feel like a home movie - VHS Studio makes it effortless. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download and start your first tape.

Screenshots

PixelAI Video Maker4 screens
VHS Studio2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PixelAI Video Maker at none against VHS Studio's 3. VHS Studio's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VHS Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. PixelAI Video Maker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixelAI Video Maker ships an update every 5 days, VHS Studio every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PixelAI Video Maker versus VHS Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixelAI Video MakerVHS Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOfPixel LLCVHS Studio LLC

In-app purchases

None

PixelAI Video Maker

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

VHS Studio

Subscriptions2
  • VHS Studio Pro – Monthly$7.991 Month
  • VHS Studio Pro – Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • VHS Studio Lifetime$167.99

Questions

Is PixelAI Video Maker free?
PixelAI Video Maker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VHS Studio free?
VHS Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PixelAI Video Maker or VHS Studio have ads?
PixelAI Video Maker shows ads; VHS Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, PixelAI Video Maker or VHS Studio?
PixelAI Video Maker ships an update every 5 days, and VHS Studio every 10 days. Most recently, PixelAI Video Maker was updated on November 8, 2026 and VHS Studio on October 30, 2026.

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