Comparison

Funimate Video & Motion Editor vs Gradient

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

Head to head
About

Funimate Video & Motion Editor

Create professional-looking videos with advanced effects, transitions, and animations. Easily add text, stickers, and backgrounds to personalize your content. Share your creations on social media and join a vibrant community.

Highlights
  • Advanced video effects
  • Custom animations with keyframes
  • Video transitions
  • Element library (stickers, backgrounds)
  • Video mask and AI effects
  • Text effects and fonts
  • Add music to videos
Features
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Ranked #1 on the App Store in more than 100 countries! Awesome video editor with great effects and transitions. Funimate is the best video editing app you can find on mobile! Join millions of Funimate users who create advanced video edits easily. With Funimate, you’ll be able to create PRO edits very quickly with the help of unique and advanced editing features we have. Create amazing Fan Edits or spice up your freestyle videos with unique video features like transitions, custom animations, video and text effects and filters. Add stickers, backgrounds and overlays to your video to show off your creativity and amaze your friends from our element library with thousands of options. You can share the videos you create on Funimate on TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Musically and amaze your friends and gain followers! Don’t forget to post on Funimate as well to join the Funimate community and even get featured! P.S: Funimate users get featured more often on social media like TikTok because of creative videos they make by using unique Funimate video effects! Even if you are not an expert, Funimate lets you create advanced multi-layered edits that look really PRO just with your mobile phone. On Funimate you can find: Fan Edit videos to show their appreciation and love to influencers and celebrities; Lip sync, dance and freestyle videos with awesome text effects, AI effects & video effects; Awesome anime edits our users make with their favorite anime & manga characters; Game edits to show off your gaming skills; And MANY MORE... TOP VIDEO EDITING FEATURES TRANSITIONS: Awesome transitions for your edits that you can add with a single tap! We have the best video transitions to wow your followers. Just add your pictures & videos and just by using a few taps you create a cool video with professional looking video transitions. ELEMENT LIBRARY: Video editing is even more fun with overlays, stickers & backgrounds from our element library that has thousands of elements. KEYFRAMES: You’re not limited to our effects when it comes to making your videos unique. It’s super easy to animate your layers using keyframes! Discover custom animations to show off your creative skills to your followers. VIDEO MASK & AI EFFECTS:You can change the background of your videos and add cool mask effects to your videos with just a click! To try this out, add a dance/freestyle video, tap AI Effects button and choose the effect you want. EFFECT MIX: You can try more than 100 advanced video effects on Funimate video editor. INTRO & OUTRO EFFECTS: Tens of intro and outro animations. TEXT EFFECTS: Tens of different fonts and styles available ! ADD MUSIC TO VIDEOS: Add your favorite music to videos to make short music video clips. VIDEO MERGE, CUT & TRIM: Besides all the awesome features, you’ll also have classic video editor app features like cropping, merging, cutting, trimming and editing videos. Funimate is the only video editor you need. You can also create reverse videos and slow motion videos just with a tap! BE A PART OF FUNIMATE VIDEO EDITING COMMUNITY: Shoot videos for weekly challenges, show your creativity by using video effects, hot music and get featured to grow your fan base on Funimate. Share your creativity on TikTok, Instagram, Youtube and Musically and boost your likes: best way to amaze your friends and get new followers. Payment for your Funimate Pro subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew and your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings but refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. If you purchase your subscription during the free trial period, any unused portion of the free trial period will be forfeited. Funimate privacy policy and terms: http://funimate.com/terms

About

Gradient

Transform your photos and videos with advanced AI tools. Explore fun quizzes to find your celebrity look-alike, apply stunning beauty and artistic filters, and even experiment with virtual makeup and hairstyles. Effortlessly remove objects and enhance your features for professional-looking results.

Highlights
  • AI Quizzes (Celebrity Look-Alike, Cartoon)
  • Beauty & Makeup Filters
  • Artistic & Body Filters
  • Hairstyle & Object Removal
  • Face Relight & Smile Editing
  • Classic Photo Editing Tools
Features
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Welcome to Gradient Photo Editor, the pinnacle of creativity and innovation in the world of digital imagery. Leveraging state-of-the-art AI technology, our app offers an unparalleled experience for both photo and video editing. Dive into a world of endless possibilities and artistic mastery with the following features: * AI QUIZZES * Unleash your creativity with our AI-driven quizzes & fun features. Find your Celebrity Look-Alike, turn yourself into a Cartoon Character, check out AI tests and more! The AI algorithms ensure realistic and breathtaking results that will leave you and your friends amazed. * BEAUTY FILTERS * Enhance your natural beauty with our extensive range of beauty filters. From skin smoothing to eye brightening, our AI-powered filters will make your photos look professionally retouched. Find the perfect look for every occasion with just a tap. * ARTISTIC FILTERS * Channel your inner artist with our collection of artistic filters. Whether you prefer realistic paintings or cartoon animation, our AI-driven artistic filters will turn your photos into masterpieces. * MAKEUP FILTERS * Get the perfect makeup look without lifting a brush. Our makeup filters offer a wide range of cosmetics, from subtle enhancements to bold transformations. Experiment with different looks and find the one that suits you best. * BODY FILTERS * Achieve the perfect body shape with our intuitive body filters. Whether you want to slim down, tone up, or add curves, our AI-powered body filters will help you look your best in every photo. * HAIRSTYLES * Experiment with different hairstyles without a trip to the salon. Our AI-powered hairstyle feature lets you try on various haircuts and colors, helping you find the perfect look. * OBJECT REMOVAL * Remove unwanted objects from your photos with ease. Our AI-driven object removal tool makes it simple to clean up your images, leaving only what you want to see. * FACE RELIGHT * Illuminate your face with our face relight feature. Adjust the lighting to create dramatic effects or simply enhance your natural glow. Our AI algorithms ensure that the lighting looks natural and flattering. * TEETH AND SMILE * Brighten your smile with our teeth and smile editing tools. Whiten your teeth, adjust your smile, and create a look that radiates confidence and joy. * CLASSIC EDITING TOOLS * For those who prefer a hands-on approach, our classic editing tools offer everything you need. Crop, rotate, adjust brightness and contrast, and much more. The intuitive interface makes it easy for both beginners and professionals to create stunning visuals. --- Gradient VIP Subscription UNLIMIT yourself with Gradient VIP subscription! Gradient Photo Editor VIP grants you instant access to ALL tools, filters and features. Subscription Plans: * Yearly subscription for $57.99 * Monthly subscription for $14.99 * One-Time Purchase for $195.99 Please, note that the prices are in US dollars and may vary in other countries and subject to change in the future. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of current period. Your account will be charged according to your plan for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. No refunds will be provided for any unused portion of the term. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Limit of one free trial per one Apple ID account. Please see the Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy: https://gradient.photo/terms_of_use.pdf https://gradient.photo/privacy_policy.pdf ——— Contact us We develop our app together with our great community so feel free to share your thoughts and suggestions on contact@gradient.photo

Screenshots

Funimate Video & Motion Editor4 screens
Gradient4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Funimate Video & Motion Editor at 80% against Gradient's 39%. Funimate Video & Motion Editor also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (673K vs 24K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Funimate Video & Motion Editor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Gradient sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Funimate Video & Motion Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Funimate Video & Motion Editor has 673K ratings behind it against 24K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Funimate Video & Motion Editor's written reviews are positive against 39% of Gradient's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Funimate Video & Motion Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, Gradient fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Funimate Video & Motion Editor versus Gradient: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFunimate Video & Motion EditorGradient
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (673K ratings) — better4.3 (24K ratings)
Positive reviews79.8% of reviews — better39.0% of reviews
Number of ratings673K — better24K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size441 MB273 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperPixery Bilgi TeknolojileriTicket To The Moon, Inc.

Customer experience

Funimate Video & Motion Editor

All ratings672,729 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral4.0%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews3,066 reviews
Positive79.8%
Neutral8.5%
Negative11.7%

Gradient

All ratings24,143 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews1,354 reviews
Positive39.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative55.3%

User reviews

Funimate Video & Motion Editor

From 673K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Great app for editing
  • 🎨 Lots of effects and transitions
  • 🤖 Easy to use, beginner-friendly
  • 🌟 Fun community and challenges

Room to improve

  • 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
  • 🤖 Glitches, crashes, and bugs
  • 🚫 Unfair moderation and feature selection
  • 🤷‍♀️ Confusing updates and changes

Gradient

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Good photo editing features
  • 👍 Fun and engaging app
  • 💯 Useful for social media content creators

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🚫 Many features locked behind paywall
  • 🔍 Inaccurate results for features like ethnicity and celebrity lookalikes
  • 🔍 Inconsistent and unreliable results
  • 🕰️ Slow processing and exporting times

Bugs and requests

Funimate Video & Motion Editor

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to save/resume edits
  • Glitchy transitions and effects
  • Audio and video sync issues
  • Crashing and freezing

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free effects and transitions
  • Ability to use own audio/sounds
  • Better moderation and feature selection
  • Improved stability and performance

Gradient

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Glitches and crashes when using certain features
  • Inability to upload images in some cases
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back free access to more features
  • Improve accuracy of ethnicity and celebrity detection
  • Add more free editing tools and filters
  • Optimize performance and processing speeds

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Funimate Video & Motion Editor

Subscriptions8
  • Unlock everything7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Unlock everything3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Unlock Everything3 Days trial$3.997 Days
Show 5 more
  • Unlock everything7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlock everything3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Unlock Everything3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlock everything3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Unlock everything7 Days trial$8.991 Month
One-time2
  • Premium Video Pack$6.99
  • Buy everything$7.99
9 purchases

Gradient

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Gradient Unlimited (Monthly)$5.001 Month
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
Show 6 more
  • VIP$7.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • VIP$14.991 Month
  • Gradient Unlimited3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Yearly$34.991 Year
  • Gradient - Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$35.991 Year

Questions

Is Funimate Video & Motion Editor free?
Funimate Video & Motion Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gradient free?
Gradient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Funimate Video & Motion Editor or Gradient?
Funimate Video & Motion Editor is rated higher. Funimate Video & Motion Editor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 673K ratings, while Gradient averages 4.3 from 24K ratings.
Do Funimate Video & Motion Editor or Gradient have ads?
Neither Funimate Video & Motion Editor nor Gradient shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Funimate Video & Motion Editor or Gradient?
Funimate Video & Motion Editor ships an update every 2 weeks, and Gradient fortnightly. Most recently, Funimate Video & Motion Editor was updated on November 8, 2026 and Gradient on November 8, 2026.

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