# Video Maker vs Video Editor °

The clearest difference is rating: Video Editor ° at 4.4 against Video Maker's 4.0. Video Editor ° also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Video Maker's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 169). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 ° sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Editor ° holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Maker has 10K ratings behind it against 169, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Video Maker's written reviews are positive against 66% of Video Editor °'s.

Video Maker ships an update every 2 months, Video Editor ° fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Maker | Video Editor ° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-maker-slideshow-editor/id887419720/reviews) | **[4.4 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-easycut/id1397899868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 169 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **66.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 132 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [pixel force private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/342117433) | [OCO Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397899867) |

## 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 °

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-easycut/id1397899868)

This free and powerful tool allows for comprehensive video editing. Easily trim, split, merge, and rotate clips, adjust playback speed and volume, and apply various filters. Enhance your videos with custom text, stickers, and background music.

**Highlights:** Trim, cut, split, merge, rotate video, Adjust video speed and volume, Apply 20+ video filters, Add text and stickers, Add background music, Record voiceovers

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Maker free?

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

### Is Video Editor ° free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Maker or Video Editor °?

Video Editor ° is rated higher. Video Maker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Video Editor ° averages 4.4 from 169 ratings.

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

Neither Video Maker nor Video Editor ° shows ads.

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

Video Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Video Editor ° fortnightly. Most recently, Video Maker was updated on September 23, 2026 and Video Editor ° on September 11, 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.*