Comparison

FrameSmoother vs Video Volume Up

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

Head to head
About

FrameSmoother

Transform choppy videos into smooth footage with AI-powered frame interpolation. Achieve fluid slow-motion effects up to 8x, or convert videos to 60 or 120fps. Process videos locally on your device for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • AI frame interpolation for smooth motion
  • Slow motion up to 8x
  • Convert to 60 or 120fps
  • Trim video sections
  • Anime frame de-duplication
  • Local video processing
  • Before/After comparison slider
Features
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Smooth out choppy video at 60 or 120fps, slow footage down without stutter, and strip the duplicate frames out of anime. New frames are generated by AI on the phone itself, not in the cloud. One-time purchase, subscription-free and ad-free. Slow motion that stays smooth Slow it down by up to 8x. Instead of repeating frames, the app generates the in-between frames, so motion stays fluid even at 8x. Features: - Convert to a target frame rate (60 / 120fps) or by a multiplier (2x / 4x) - Slow motion up to 8x - Trim: process only the part you choose - Anime: remove duplicate frames from anime drawn on twos or threes, then fill in the motion between drawings - Stabilization: reduce camera shake in handheld footage - Two quality modes: High Quality (AI) and Fast (no AI) - Queue up to 5 videos; they are processed one after another - Before/After comparison slider with frame-by-frame scrubbing - Export as mp4 or mov, save to Photos or share with AirDrop Privacy: Videos are processed locally and are not uploaded. FrameSmoother gathers no data. Pricing: Every feature is included in a single one-time purchase, without a subscription or ads. Requirements: - iOS 16 or later

About

Video Volume Up

Features
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Make quiet videos easier to hear. Select a video, adjust its volume, preview the change, and export it as a new video. The selected volume can be previewed before export, helping you choose the right level before saving. KEY FEATURES • Adjust volume from 0% to 300% for free • Unlock up to 500% with Pro • Use 0% to mute a video • Keep the original level at 100% • Choose common volume levels with quick presets • Preview the selected volume before exporting • Save exported videos to Photos • Share exported videos with other apps • Video processing happens locally on your device • No account registration required USEFUL FOR • Videos with voices that are too quiet • Screen recordings that are difficult to hear • Adjusting volume before posting to social media • Muting a video • Reducing videos that are too loud FREE VERSION • Volume adjustment up to 300% • Videos up to 10 minutes • Includes advertisements VIDEO VOLUME PRO Pro is a one-time purchase. It is not an auto-renewing subscription. • Volume adjustment up to 500% • Export videos longer than 10 minutes • Remove advertisements The preview and exported video may sound slightly different depending on the device volume, speakers, headphones, audio encoding, and the original video. Increasing the volume too much may cause distortion in some videos.

Screenshots

FrameSmoother4 screens
Video Volume Up3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Video Volume Up at Free against FrameSmoother's $1.99. FrameSmoother's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Video Volume Up is free to download; FrameSmoother costs $1.99 up front. FrameSmoother sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Video Volume Up sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FrameSmoother ships an update weekly, Video Volume Up every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Ā· 5 level
FrameSmoother versus Video Volume Up: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrameSmootherVideo Volume Up
Price$1.99Free — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#77 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKohei OmoriYuya Takamoto

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FrameSmoother

One-time1
  • Lifetime$1.99
1 purchases

Video Volume Up

One-time1
  • å‹•ē”»éŸ³é‡ Pro$5.99

Questions

Is FrameSmoother free?
FrameSmoother costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Video Volume Up free?
Video Volume Up is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FrameSmoother or Video Volume Up have ads?
Video Volume Up shows ads; FrameSmoother does not.
Which is updated more often, FrameSmoother or Video Volume Up?
FrameSmoother ships an update weekly, and Video Volume Up every 2 months. Most recently, FrameSmoother was updated on November 5, 2026 and Video Volume Up on October 23, 2026.

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