Comparison

VideoPad vs KineMaster (OLD)

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

Head to head
About

VideoPad

Create professional-quality videos with this intuitive video editing tool. Easily fine-tune visuals, add audio, and apply effects and transitions to your footage. Supports a wide range of import formats for seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Fine-tune color and visual effects
  • Adjust video speed (slow, fast, reverse)
  • Video stabilization
  • Add photos and digital images
  • Add audio soundtracks and narration
  • Apply clip effects and transitions
Features
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VideoPad Video Editor is a full-feature video editor anyone can use. VideoPad is designed to intuitive for a friendly user experience. Using VideoPad, you can create professional quality videos in minutes! Complete Video Optimization: *Fine-tune color and other visual effects *Slow down, speed up or reverse video clip playback *Reduce camera shake with video stabilization *Add photos and digital images to your sequences *Add audio to give your video a soundtrack or narration Supported Input Formats: *Import Video - avi, mpeg, wmv, divX, Xvid, mpeg, mp4, and more! *Import Images - bmp, gif, jpg, png, tif and more! *Import Audio - wav, mp3, m4a, mid, and more! With VideoPad Video Editor for iOS you can also apply a wide variety of clip effects, transitions, speed adjustments, and many more!

About

KineMaster (OLD)

Create professional-quality videos with intuitive editing tools. Access a vast library of templates, effects, and assets to enhance your projects. Save your creations in high resolution and share them across social media platforms.

Highlights
  • Edit video templates
  • Cut, crop, and zoom tools
  • Asset Store access
  • 4K video saving
  • Transitions and effects
  • Stickers and fonts
Features
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Do more with your videos! Search for and download the newer version of KineMaster on the App Store now! KineMaster makes it easy to create incredible videos: • Download and re-edit video templates • Tools to cut, crop, and zoom your videos and images • Lots of searchable, downloadable transitions, effects, videos & images, stickers, fonts, and animations from the KineMaster Asset Store • Save your video in 4K at 60FPS • Many, many more features, options, and settings! Want even more? Just search for the new KineMaster on the App Store! Find out why creators love KineMaster for YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram and why journalists, educators, marketers, and vloggers use it professionally! Download the new KineMaster to edit and share your own amazing videos! KineMaster is completely free to use, but you can unlock even more with a KineMaster Premium subscription! A subscription removes the KineMaster watermark, offers an ad-free experience and gives you unlimited access to the entire Asset Store. Learn more by tapping the crown button on the main screen. Subscriptions to KineMaster Premium automatically renew, unless auto-renew is turned off in Account Settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current payment period. KineMaster and KineMaster Asset Store Terms of Service: https://www.kinemaster.com/tos/ios Learn more about the latest version of KineMaster at KineMaster.com! For more information, please tap the FAQ button on the KineMaster main screen. If you cannot find the solution you're looking for, contact KineMaster by tapping the E-mail Support button at the bottom of any FAQ article.

Screenshots

VideoPad4 screens
KineMaster (OLD)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KineMaster (OLD) at 4.7 against VideoPad's 4.0. KineMaster (OLD) also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 39%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). VideoPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VideoPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and KineMaster (OLD) sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KineMaster (OLD) holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KineMaster (OLD) has 262K ratings behind it against 441, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of VideoPad's written reviews are positive against 74% of KineMaster (OLD)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VideoPad ships an update every 5 months, KineMaster (OLD) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
VideoPad versus KineMaster (OLD): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVideoPadKineMaster (OLD)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (441 ratings)4.7 (262K ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews73.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings441262K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.2
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNCH SoftwareKineMaster, Inc.

Customer experience

VideoPad

All ratings426 ratings
Positive71.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews236 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral12.7%
Negative47.9%

KineMaster (OLD)

All ratings261,680 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews2,297 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral10.1%
Negative16.0%

User reviews

VideoPad

From 441 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient editing tools
  • 💡 Gradient effects
  • 👍 Beginner-friendly

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezing and crashing issues
  • 🐛 Inability to load videos/photos
  • 💸 Overpriced in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Confusing interface

KineMaster (OLD)

From 262K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for editing
  • 🚀 Smooth and easy to use
  • 💡 Lots of features and effects
  • 🎨 Helpful for creating Gacha videos

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Laggy and freezes often
  • 🔍 Watermark is too intrusive
  • 💰 Premium features should be more accessible
  • 🔧 Issues with layers, animation, and exporting

Bugs and requests

VideoPad

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Videos get distorted during export
  • Saved projects get deleted unexpectedly
  • Audio/video sync issues
  • Inability to select multiple clips

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add streaming functionality
  • More audio effects (e.g. vibrato)
  • Support for more languages
  • Improved video export quality

KineMaster (OLD)

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Media layers disappearing or resetting
  • Exported videos not saving properly
  • Chroma key issues with green screen
  • Text formatting and positioning problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more free transitions and effects
  • Improve animation tools and controls
  • Allow customization of watermark size/placement
  • Enhance video export quality and speed

In-app purchases

3 purchases

VideoPad

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Full Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • All Current Features$9.99
7 purchases

KineMaster (OLD)

Subscriptions5
  • Monthly Subscription$3.491 Month
  • Premium (Monthly)3 variants$3.991 Month
  • Premium (Quarterly)$10.493 Months
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  • Premium (Annual)2 variants$22.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription$27.991 Year
One-time2
  • Spring & Summer Vibe$1.99
  • iKON Nametags$2.99

Questions

Is VideoPad free?
VideoPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KineMaster (OLD) free?
KineMaster (OLD) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VideoPad or KineMaster (OLD)?
KineMaster (OLD) is rated higher. VideoPad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 441 ratings, while KineMaster (OLD) averages 4.7 from 262K ratings.
Do VideoPad or KineMaster (OLD) have ads?
KineMaster (OLD) shows ads; VideoPad does not.
Which is updated more often, VideoPad or KineMaster (OLD)?
VideoPad ships an update every 5 months, and KineMaster (OLD) fortnightly. Most recently, VideoPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and KineMaster (OLD) on November 5, 2026.

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