Comparison

Slideshow Maker vs MovieMaker

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

Head to head
About

Slideshow Maker

Easily transform your photos into engaging videos with animated themes, transitions, and music. This app offers a user-friendly interface for creating slideshows and movies from your camera roll, perfect for sharing on social media.

Highlights
  • Create videos from photos
  • Animated movie themes
  • Customizable transitions and effects
  • Add background music
  • Arrange photos and add titles
  • Direct sharing to social media
Features
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Video Maker – Slideshow Editor is an iPhone and iPad app that turns your photos into a movie. Pick photos from your camera roll, add animated themes, transitions, effects and music, then save the video or share it to Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or email. It is free to download, and no video editing experience is needed. WHAT IS VIDEO MAKER – SLIDESHOW EDITOR? It is a photo video maker and slideshow maker. It builds a finished movie from your pictures: choose a theme, add background music from the built-in library or your own songs, add a title, and export. The app automatically analyzes your photos and keeps people in focus, so the result looks professionally edited. KEY FEATURES • Make a video from photos: create a movie or slideshow from images in your camera roll • Movie themes: ready-made themes to build photo albums and photo-and-video movies • Animated backgrounds: add moving backgrounds behind your photos • Transitions and effects: photo and video transitions, animation transitions and effects on each photo • Music: add music from the built-in library, or choose your own song or music • Arrange photos: put the images in the order you want • Titles: add a title to your video or photo • Aspect ratio: pick the format when you start a project • Share: post to Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or email directly from the app HOW TO MAKE A VIDEO FROM PHOTOS 1. Tap Create Project, choose your aspect ratio, and select photos from your album. 2. Add your favourite transition. 3. Select a background. 4. Select an animation transition. 5. Choose music from the music library or from your own songs. 6. Add effects to your photos. 7. Enter your movie title. 8. Tap Done to create your movie. 9. Share it with friends on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or email. Or pick one of the themes and make a movie with photos and videos. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I make a video from photos on iPhone? Open Video Maker – Slideshow Editor, tap Create Project, select your photos, add music and effects, then tap Done. Can I add my own music to a photo slideshow? Yes. Choose a song from the in-app library or use your own music. Do I need editing skills? No. Choose a theme and the app does the editing, with music and effects to match your mood. Is it free? The app is free to download. The Premium subscription unlocks all themes and tools and removes ads and the watermark. How do I restore my purchases? Open the app, tap the top right corner to open the Premium window, tap RESTORE, and your in-app purchases are re-activated without paying again. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION 1. Professional video maker and slideshow tools with pro-level features and members-only benefits. 2. Unlimited access to all premium slideshow maker themes. 3. Unlimited access to all premium filters and tools. 4. Patterns, colors, stickers and fonts. 5. No ads and no watermark. 6. All movie-style photo and video transitions. Subscription plans: 1. USD $20.99 / 6 months 2. USD $3.99 / week 3. USD $30.99 / year with a 3-day free trial • Subscriptions renew automatically unless turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in your account settings. • Renewals are charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Payment is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Service: https://pixelforce.in/ps_tc.html Privacy: https://pixelforce.in/ps_privacy.html

About

MovieMaker

Easily create professional-looking videos from your clips. Combine footage, add AI-generated music, apply effects, and share to any platform. Perfect for social media content or preserving memories.

Highlights
  • Merge and edit multiple video clips
  • AI-powered royalty-free music generation
  • Add text, GIFs, stickers, and frames
  • Apply pro effects and filters
  • Export in HD for any platform
  • Direct sharing to social apps
Features
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Turn your clips into movies worth sharing. MovieMaker brings everything you need to create standout videos — right on your iPhone. Whether you're making content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or just preserving memories, we've got you covered. COMBINE & EDIT • Merge multiple clips into one seamless video • Trim, crop, and arrange your clips with precision • Adjust speed for slow-motion or time-lapse effects AI-POWERED MUSIC • Pick a mood and we generate a royalty-free soundtrack • No searching, no licensing headaches — just music that fits • Choose from Chill, Upbeat, Cinematic, Lo-Fi, and more MAKE IT YOUR OWN • Add text with dozens of premium fonts • Drop in GIFs, stickers, and frames • Apply pro effects and filters to polish your look SHARE EVERYWHERE • Export in HD quality for any platform • Square, portrait, or landscape — pick the format that fits • Post directly to your favorite social apps MovieMaker is the only video editor you need. No design skills required — just tap and it looks great. Subscription Details: MovieMaker offers auto-renewing subscription options: weekly, monthly, and annual plans. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: http://totoventures.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: http://totoventures.com/terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Slideshow Maker4 screens
MovieMaker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Slideshow Maker at freemium against MovieMaker's subscription. Slideshow Maker also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 876). MovieMaker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Slideshow Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and MovieMaker sells 10 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Slideshow Maker against 4.0 for MovieMaker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slideshow Maker has 10K ratings behind it against 876, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Slideshow Maker's written reviews are positive against 67% of MovieMaker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Slideshow Maker versus MovieMaker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlideshow MakerMovieMaker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (10K ratings) — better4.0 (876 ratings)
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews67.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better876
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpixel force private limitedToto Ventures Inc.

Customer experience

Slideshow Maker

All ratings10,326 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral17.8%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews418 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral17.5%
Negative18.7%

MovieMaker

All ratings876 ratings
Positive70.2%
Neutral12.7%
Negative17.1%
Written reviews439 reviews
Positive67.0%
Neutral9.6%
Negative23.5%

User reviews

Slideshow Maker

From 10K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient slideshow creation
  • 💡 Variety of effects and transitions
  • 🎨 Good photo editing capabilities

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Limited free features, must pay for full access
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 📤 Difficulty uploading own music

MovieMaker

From 876 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick video creation
  • 😊 Fun and enjoyable app
  • 💡 Useful for projects and assignments

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔒 Limited features without paying
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Bugs and requests

Slideshow Maker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to add more than 7 photos
  • Music playback issues and repeated songs
  • Slideshow generation often fails to complete

Requested features

4 requests
  • Increase free photo limit
  • Add more free music options
  • Improve stability and reduce crashes
  • Allow custom music uploads in free version

MovieMaker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to save videos
  • Freezing and crashing issues
  • Cropping and timing problems
  • Music not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free music/sound options
  • Ability to add more than 2 clips without paying
  • Landscape mode support
  • Improved video quality and export options

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Slideshow Maker

Subscriptions3
  • Video Maker Weekly Pro$3.997 Days
  • Video Maker HalfYearly$20.996 Months
  • Video Maker Yearly Pro3 Days trial$30.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro version$2.99
10 purchases

MovieMaker

Subscriptions6
  • Unlock All 1 Week Subscription3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Movie Maker3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlock All 1 Month Subscribe3 Days trial$9.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Monthly Movie Maker$10.491 Month
  • Unlock All 1 Year Subscription3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly - Movie Maker Pro3 Days trial$51.991 Year
One-time4
  • Unlock Music$1.99
  • Remove Watermark$1.99
  • Unlimited Clips$2.99
Show 1 more
  • Unlock All$4.99

Questions

Is Slideshow Maker free?
Slideshow Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MovieMaker free?
MovieMaker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slideshow Maker or MovieMaker?
Slideshow Maker is rated higher. Slideshow Maker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while MovieMaker averages 4.0 from 876 ratings.
Do Slideshow Maker or MovieMaker have ads?
Neither Slideshow Maker nor MovieMaker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Slideshow Maker or MovieMaker?
Slideshow Maker ships an update every 2 months, and MovieMaker every 2 months. Most recently, Slideshow Maker was updated on October 31, 2026 and MovieMaker on October 26, 2026.

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