# Slideshow Maker vs Video Maker & Editor

The clearest difference is ads: Slideshow Maker at none against Video Maker & Editor's shown. Slideshow Maker also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 118). Video Maker & Editor's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 64%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slideshow Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Video Maker & Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Slideshow Maker against 4.0 for Video Maker & Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slideshow Maker has 10K ratings behind it against 118, 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 78% of Video Maker & Editor's.

Slideshow Maker ships an update every 2 months, Video Maker & Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slideshow Maker | Video Maker & Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-video-editor/id887419720/reviews) | **[4.0 (118 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-maker-and-editor-insot/id1430553324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 118 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **77.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [pixel force private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/342117433) | [Sunil Zalavadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329185984) |

## What reviewers say

### Slideshow Maker

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

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:** 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 Maker & Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-maker-and-editor-insot/id1430553324)

Easily create professional-looking videos with a wide range of editing tools. Add text, music, filters, and effects to make your content stand out. Merge videos, create photo collages, and convert clips to GIFs.

**Highlights:** Add subtitles, text, music, and stickers, Apply filters and special effects, Create photo video collages with custom layouts, Mix and merge multiple videos and photos, Trim, crop, scale, and rotate video clips, Convert video clips or images to GIF

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Features & Remove Ads | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Features & Remove Ads | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Wide variety of effects, filters, and transitions
- 🎵 Ability to add custom music from library
- ⚡ Fast video export and processing
- 🆓 Free features available without watermarks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 💰 Paywall for premium features and export
- 📺 Intrusive ads appearing every few seconds
- ❌ Ads with no close button or exit option
- 🔄 Loss of progress when switching apps

**Reported bugs**

- Video editor fails to load on startup
- App crashes during video creation or export
- Music import from iTunes/library freezes or fails
- Progress lost when switching to other apps
- Not all selected photos load in slideshow

**Requested features**

- More music/song options or ability to add custom music
- Additional animation and transition styles
- More text formatting options and backgrounds
- Landscape orientation support
- Confirmation dialog for accidental deletions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slideshow Maker free?

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

### Is Video Maker & Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slideshow Maker or Video Maker & Editor?

Video Maker & Editor is rated higher. Slideshow Maker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Video Maker & Editor averages 4.0 from 118 ratings.

### Do Slideshow Maker or Video Maker & Editor have ads?

Video Maker & Editor shows ads; Slideshow Maker does not.

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

Slideshow Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Video Maker & Editor every 3 months. Most recently, Slideshow Maker was updated on November 8, 2026 and Video Maker & Editor on November 2, 2026.

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