# Video Maker vs PicMov

Video Maker and PicMov both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Video Maker's written reviews are positive against 11% of PicMov's. Video Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (10K vs 3). PicMov's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and PicMov sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Video Maker against 4.0 for PicMov. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Maker has 10K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Video Maker's written reviews are positive against 11% of PicMov's.

Video Maker ships an update every 2 months, PicMov every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Maker | PicMov |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-maker-slideshow-editor/id887419720/reviews) | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picmov-slideshow-editor/id1154025567/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 10.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [pixel force private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/342117433) | [REAFO CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/622345531) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-maker-slideshow-editor/id887419720)

Transform your photos into captivating movies with dynamic animations and music. Easily select themes, add your favorite songs, and arrange images to create stunning videos. Share your creations instantly with friends on social media.

**Highlights:** Create videos from photos, Add movie themes and effects, In-built music library, Custom music selection, Arrange images freely, Add titles and animated backgrounds, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Maker Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Maker HalfYearly | $20.99 | per 6 months |
| Video Maker Yearly Pro | $30.99 | per year |
| Pro version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### PicMov

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picmov-slideshow-editor/id1154025567)

Easily create captivating movies from your photos and videos. Add music, subtitles, and animations to personalize your creations for any occasion. Offers flexible export sizes and batch editing for a streamlined workflow.

**Highlights:** Create movies from photos and videos, Add music and adjust volume, Add subtitles and text with customization, Apply animations and transitions, Adjustable export movie sizes, Batch editing for multiple elements

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove watermark | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Maker free?

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

### Is PicMov free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Maker or PicMov?

Video Maker and PicMov are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10K and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Video Maker or PicMov have ads?

PicMov shows ads; Video Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video Maker or PicMov?

Video Maker ships an update every 2 months, and PicMov every 3 weeks. Most recently, Video Maker was updated on September 23, 2026 and PicMov on September 18, 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.*