Comparison

Slideshow Maker vs Video Editor Guru

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

Video Editor Guru

Create stunning videos and edit photos with a comprehensive tool. Combine media, add effects, text, and music to craft polished content for social media or personal memories. Offers both video and photo editing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Create videos from photos and Live Images
  • Combine multiple media types on a timeline
  • Add filters, text, stickers, and music
  • Reverse video playback
  • Control video speed (fast/slow motion)
  • Photo editing with aspect ratio and background adjustments
Features
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Video Editor Guru is an easy & useful photo video editor app. It has powerful Photo Editor and Video Editor features. It helps you create awesome videos with ease and edit all types of video. Classic Video Editor create stunning videos from photos, videos, and Live Images. Whether you are making social media content, personal memories, or creative projects, Video Editor Guru gives you the tools to build polished videos with smooth effects and music. Combine multiple media types into one timeline and customize your video with filters, text, stickers, and music. Add intro and outro clips to make your videos look more professional and engaging. It is also a photo editor. Edit pictures and selfies, change aspect ratio and background, add text and stickers. Features: - Add music, sound effects to videos and adjust volume. - Reverse or play video back to forth by one click. - Apply customised video filters and effects to videos. - Control video speed. Make Fast/Slow motion videos. - Add Text on video with many fonts & styles and text editing tools. - Apply animated stickers to videos. - Easily share video to social media. -There's no watermark and Banner Ads on Editing Page. Download and enjoy. SUBSCRIPTION: You can subscribe to premium features, choosing from the following plans: – 1 Month – 12 months - One Time (Unlock Everything) The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be provided. Subscriptions may be managed by the user. Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. TERMS OF USE: https://rmcreativeapps.wordpress.com/2020/01/02/terms-of-use/ PRIVACY POLICY: https://rmcreativeapps.wordpress.com/2018/10/19/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Slideshow Maker4 screens
Video Editor Guru4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Video Editor Guru at 4.6 against Slideshow Maker's 4.0. Slideshow Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (10K vs 67). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Video Editor Guru sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video Editor Guru holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slideshow Maker has 10K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Slideshow Maker's written reviews are positive against 58% of Video Editor Guru's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Slideshow Maker ships an update every 2 months, Video Editor Guru every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Slideshow Maker versus Video Editor Guru: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSlideshow MakerVideo Editor Guru
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (10K ratings)4.6 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings10K — better67
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB303 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpixel force private limitedRajneesh Mishra

Customer experience

Slideshow Maker

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

Video Editor Guru

All ratings64 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative33.3%

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

Video Editor Guru

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
4 purchases

Video Editor Guru

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Access$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Access$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • One Time Buy$7.99

Questions

Is Slideshow Maker free?
Slideshow Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Video Editor Guru free?
Video Editor Guru is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Slideshow Maker or Video Editor Guru?
Video Editor Guru is rated higher. Slideshow Maker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Video Editor Guru averages 4.6 from 67 ratings.
Do Slideshow Maker or Video Editor Guru have ads?
Video Editor Guru shows ads; Slideshow Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, Slideshow Maker or Video Editor Guru?
Slideshow Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Video Editor Guru every 5 months. Most recently, Slideshow Maker was updated on November 5, 2026 and Video Editor Guru on November 2, 2026.

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