# Video Maker vs Poster & Banner Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Poster & Banner Maker at 4.4 against Video Maker's 4.0. Poster & Banner Maker also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 64%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Video Maker's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 86). On price, update cadence, 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 Poster & Banner Maker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Poster & Banner Maker 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 86, 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 90% of Poster & Banner Maker's.

Video Maker ships an update every 2 months, Poster & Banner Maker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Maker | Poster & Banner Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-maker-slideshow-editor/id887419720/reviews) | **[4.4 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poster-and-banner-maker/id1484782949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **90.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [pixel force private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/342117433) | [Pinal Shah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369983797) |

## 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


### Poster & Banner Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poster-and-banner-maker/id1484782949)

Create eye-catching flyers, posters, and banners with a vast library of templates and easy-to-use editing tools. Design professional advertising and social media graphics without needing a graphic designer.

**Highlights:** Over 20,000 professionally crafted templates, Easy customization with intuitive editing tools, Dynamic design options with icons, backgrounds, and fonts, Event-specific templates for various occasions, Marketing-focused graphics for social media and ads, Business, sales, fashion, and restaurant templates

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Watermark | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited access Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 🎨 Wide variety of templates available
- 💰 Free version with good features
- 🚀 Quick poster creation process
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Limited free templates, most require payment
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 📢 Excessive ads and pop-ups
- 🔒 Paid features not always accessible
- ⚠️ Template-based only, limited customization

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during editing
- Crashes after saving work
- Updates prevent editing of previous projects
- App crashes when making edits
- Repeated crashes on certain devices (iPad)

**Requested features**

- Ability to add and delete text boxes
- Create designs from scratch without templates
- Adjust text opacity settings
- Add custom layers on top of templates
- Support for more religious/cultural templates (Eid, Ramadan)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Maker free?

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

### Is Poster & Banner Maker free?

Poster & Banner Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Video Maker or Poster & Banner Maker?

Poster & Banner Maker is rated higher. Video Maker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Poster & Banner Maker averages 4.4 from 86 ratings.

### Do Video Maker or Poster & Banner Maker have ads?

Neither Video Maker nor Poster & Banner Maker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Maker or Poster & Banner Maker?

Video Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Poster & Banner Maker monthly. Most recently, Video Maker was updated on October 18, 2026 and Poster & Banner Maker on October 6, 2026.

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