# VideoPad vs BeatSync

The clearest difference is rating: VideoPad at 3.9 against BeatSync's 3.3. VideoPad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (426 vs 66). BeatSync's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VideoPad sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BeatSync asks for nothing beyond the download.

VideoPad holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VideoPad has 426 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 39% and 38% positive.

VideoPad ships an update every 5 months, BeatSync every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VideoPad | BeatSync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videopad-video-editor/id835545255/reviews)** | [3.3 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatsync-video-maker/id1552836392/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **426** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | **39.4% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 188 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) | [KineMaster Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/794867411) |

## 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


### BeatSync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatsync-video-maker/id1552836392)

Easily create trendy music videos from your photos or a single video clip. Select a template, add your media and music, and let the app automatically sync effects to the beat. Export your creation or send it as a project file to KineMaster for advanced editing.

**Highlights:** Create trendy music videos, Automatic beat-synced effects, Use photos or one video clip, Select custom music, Send projects to KineMaster, No watermark, Save and share videos

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to work with
- 👍 Good transitions and effects
- 👍 Good beat syncing
- 👍 Works for photos
- 👍 Good for TikTok and short dance videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashing often
- 🐛 App no working
- 🐛 Does not work for videos
- 🐛 App crashed when selecting videos
- 🐛 App crashes itself

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing often on iPhone 17
- App crashing when selecting videos
- App shuts down when adding video
- App crashes itself (April 2023)
- App crashed on iOS 16

**Requested features**

- Add option to choose multiple videos and photos
- Add ability to add own music/songs
- Add ability to select certain part of song
- Allow using a short video for effects
- More effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VideoPad free?

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

### Is BeatSync free?

BeatSync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VideoPad or BeatSync?

VideoPad is rated higher. VideoPad averages 3.9 out of 5 from 426 ratings, while BeatSync averages 3.3 from 66 ratings.

### Do VideoPad or BeatSync have ads?

BeatSync shows ads; VideoPad does not.

### Which is updated more often, VideoPad or BeatSync?

VideoPad ships an update every 5 months, and BeatSync every 2 months. Most recently, VideoPad was updated on October 11, 2026 and BeatSync on October 15, 2026.

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