# Video Maker vs Video Editor Guru

The clearest difference is rating: Video Editor Guru at 4.6 against Video Maker's 4.0. Video 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.

Both are free to download. Video 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.

Video Editor Guru holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Maker has 10K ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Video 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.

Video Maker ships an update every 2 months, Video Editor Guru every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Maker | Video Editor Guru |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-maker-slideshow-editor/id887419720/reviews) | **[4.6 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-guru/id1357592654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | **64.0% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 303 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [pixel force private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/342117433) | [Rajneesh Mishra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1334096145) |

## 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


### Video Editor Guru

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-guru/id1357592654)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $5.99 | per year |
| One Time Buy | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Maker free?

Video 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, Video Maker or Video Editor Guru?

Video Editor Guru is rated higher. Video Maker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Video Editor Guru averages 4.6 from 67 ratings.

### Do Video Maker or Video Editor Guru have ads?

Video Editor Guru shows ads; Video Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video Maker or Video Editor Guru?

Video Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Video Editor Guru every 5 months. Most recently, Video Maker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Video Editor Guru 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.*