# VideoPad vs Video Editor

The clearest difference is rating: VideoPad at 4.0 against Video Editor's 3.3. VideoPad also leads on ratings volume (441 vs 4). Video Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (50% vs 39%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Video Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

VideoPad holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VideoPad has 441 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of VideoPad's written reviews are positive against 50% of Video Editor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

VideoPad ships an update every 5 months, Video Editor every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VideoPad | Video Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videopad-video-editor/id835545255/reviews)** | [3.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-editing-video-with-everything/id994499106/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **441** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 39.4% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **7.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NCH Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/349888537) | [Bhavik Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/668085657) |

## 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


### Video Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-editing-video-with-everything/id994499106)

Easily edit videos in seconds with a comprehensive suite of tools. Convert videos to audio or images, trim, merge, split, and add watermarks. Share your creations on social networks effortlessly.

**Highlights:** Video to MP3 Converter, Video Cutter/Trimmer, Video Compressor, Video Merger/Joiner, Watermark on Video, Video Reverse, Split Video

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VideoPad free?

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

### Is Video Editor free?

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

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

VideoPad is rated higher. VideoPad averages 4.0 out of 5 from 441 ratings, while Video Editor averages 3.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do VideoPad or Video Editor have ads?

Neither VideoPad nor Video Editor shows ads.

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

VideoPad ships an update every 5 months, and Video Editor every 6 months. Most recently, VideoPad was updated on October 29, 2026 and Video Editor on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*