# VideoPad vs VidMix Video Editor

The clearest difference is rating: VidMix Video Editor at 4.4 against VideoPad's 4.0. VidMix Video Editor also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 39%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). VideoPad's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VideoPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and VidMix Video Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VidMix Video Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 441 and 436 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of VideoPad's written reviews are positive against 70% of VidMix Video Editor's.

VideoPad ships an update every 5 months, VidMix Video Editor every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VideoPad | VidMix Video Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videopad-video-editor/id835545255/reviews) | **[4.4 (436 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidmix-video-editor/id1495036646/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **441** | 436 |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **69.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NCH Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/349888537) | [Voxeloid Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/307013528) |

## What reviewers say

### VideoPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videopad-video-editor/id835545255)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Full Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Current Features | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### VidMix Video Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vidmix-video-editor/id1495036646)

Create professional videos with multi-track editing, keyframe animation, and blending tools. Add animated titles, filters, and transitions. Supports 4K and HDR, with project saving for continued work. A free version offers basic exports, with a subscription unlocking advanced features.

**Highlights:** Multi-track editing, Keyframe animation, Blending & masking tools, Filters and transitions, Animated titles, 4K & HDR support, Project manager

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Amazing editing features
- 💡 Unique hand-drawn/cel animation
- 👍 Great for animation channels
- 👍 Underrated and better than CapCut
- 👍 Key framing functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is very laggy
- 🐛 Constant crashes
- 🐛 Slow-mo feature broken (audio issues)
- 🐛 Cannot export videos
- 🐛 Inconsistent slider inertia

**Reported bugs**

- Slow-mo feature broken (audio cutting out/deleting)
- App is very laggy
- Constantly kicked out of the app
- Pain to enter pictures into videos
- Cannot export video (stuck at a certain point)

**Requested features**

- Add slow-mo audio fix
- Add audio editing features
- Add audio shifter
- Add reflection mirror
- Add gradient map


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VideoPad free?

VideoPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VidMix Video Editor free?

VidMix Video Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VideoPad or VidMix Video Editor?

VidMix Video Editor is rated higher. VideoPad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 441 ratings, while VidMix Video Editor averages 4.4 from 436 ratings.

### Do VideoPad or VidMix Video Editor have ads?

Neither VideoPad nor VidMix Video Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VideoPad or VidMix Video Editor?

VideoPad ships an update every 5 months, and VidMix Video Editor every 5 weeks. Most recently, VideoPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and VidMix Video Editor on November 7, 2026.

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