Comparison

PulseDrive vs Video Maker Pro

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

Head to head
About

PulseDrive

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iPhone or iPad to a USB-C flash drive. Choose a folder through Files, select media from Photos, and PulseDrive copies everything into organized folders while skipping files it already copied before.

About

Video Maker Pro

Easily transform photos and videos into professional-quality movies with a wide array of themes, transitions, and music. Create stunning slideshows and edit videos with intuitive tools, perfect for social media sharing.

Highlights
  • Create slideshow videos from photos
  • Intuitive video editing tools
  • Trim and merge video clips
  • Variety of themes and transitions
  • Add music, stickers, text, filters, and effects
  • Save and share in high quality (up to 4K)
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NO ADS. NO WATERMARK. ONE-TIME PURCHASE. ► No ads are shown anywhere in the app. ► No watermark or logo is added to the videos you export. ► A paid app you buy once. No in-app purchases and no subscription. Video Maker Pro is an all-in-one video editor and video maker that lets anyone turn photos and videos into professional-quality movies with ease. Using a huge range of themes, transitions, effects, and music, transform your favorite photos and videos into beautiful slideshow videos. No complicated editing skills required — in just a few taps, you'll have a stunning movie you'll want to share on social media. WHO IT'S FOR ► Turn your photos into a stylish slideshow ► Edit, trim, and merge videos ► Create movies for weddings, birthdays, trips, and anniversaries ► Make videos for Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube ► Create professional-quality videos without complicated software KEY FEATURES ► Create slideshow videos from photos Just pick your photos and get a stylish slideshow complete with music. ► Video editing Powerful, intuitive video editing at your fingertips. ► Trim videos Cut out the parts you don't need and keep only the scenes that matter. ► Merge videos Join multiple video clips into a single movie. ► A variety of themes Choose from a rich collection of themes to match any occasion and get a pro-level result instantly. ► Transitions Add smooth, beautiful transitions between photos and scenes. ► Adjust duration Freely adjust how long each photo appears and the length of the whole video. ► Music Set background music from a rich library or your own songs on your device. ► Stickers Decorate your videos with cute stickers and GIFs. ► Text & captions Add text in your favorite fonts and colors. Titles and captions are completely up to you. ► Filters A variety of filters that change the mood with a single tap. ► Effects A rich set of effects to make your videos even more captivating. SAVE & SHARE IN HIGH QUALITY Save your creations in high quality (up to 4K on supported devices) and easily share them to Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more. Turn your photos and videos into the best movies yet with Video Maker Pro.

Screenshots

PulseDrive3 screens
Video Maker Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Video Maker Pro at every 5 days against PulseDrive's every 2 months. PulseDrive's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

PulseDrive costs $1.99 and Video Maker Pro $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PulseDrive ships an update every 2 months, Video Maker Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PulseDrive versus Video Maker Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulseDriveVideo Maker Pro
Price$1.99 — better$3.99
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrent GaddisCloudEx Inc.

In-app purchases

None

PulseDrive

No in-app purchases

None

Video Maker Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PulseDrive free?
PulseDrive costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Maker Pro free?
Video Maker Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PulseDrive or Video Maker Pro have ads?
Neither PulseDrive nor Video Maker Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PulseDrive or Video Maker Pro?
PulseDrive ships an update every 2 months, and Video Maker Pro every 5 days. Most recently, PulseDrive was updated on August 26, 2026 and Video Maker Pro on September 8, 2026.

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