# Slideshow Maker vs CapCut

The clearest difference is rating: CapCut at 4.6 against Slideshow Maker's 4.0. CapCut also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.1M vs 10K). Slideshow Maker's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 49%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 CapCut sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CapCut holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CapCut has 1.1M ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Slideshow Maker's written reviews are positive against 49% of CapCut's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Slideshow Maker ships an update every 2 months, CapCut weekly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slideshow Maker | CapCut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-video-editor/id887419720/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capcut-photo-and-video-editor/id1500855883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10K | **1.1M** |
| Positive reviews | **63.9% of reviews** | 48.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#1** |
| Size | 47 MB | 808 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [pixel force private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/342117433) | [Bytedance Pte. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497663561) |

## 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


### CapCut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capcut-photo-and-video-editor/id1500855883)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Photo & Video, #4 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #16 Top Free, #18 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of tools for creating and editing videos. It offers features like auto captions, background removal, and advanced animation options, suitable for both beginners and experienced users. Share your creations across popular social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Basic and advanced video editing tools, Keyframe animation and smooth slow-motion, Chroma key and background removal, Auto captions and text-to-speech, Trending effects, filters, and music library, Customizable export resolution up to 4K 60fps

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Standard Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Beginner-friendly
- 🚀 Efficient editing
- 👍 Extensive effects and templates
- 🚀 Fast rendering

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Glitchy behavior
- 💰 Excessive monetization
- 🐛 Unreliable storage management
- 🐛 Buggy audio/video synchronization

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted projects not recoverable
- Camera/video recording issues
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Improved slow motion feature
- More advanced editing tools (e.g. graphs, custom transitions)
- Better audio editing capabilities
- Organizational features (e.g. folders, project management)
- Expanded language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slideshow Maker free?

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

### Is CapCut free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slideshow Maker or CapCut?

CapCut is rated higher. Slideshow Maker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while CapCut averages 4.6 from 1.1M ratings.

### Do Slideshow Maker or CapCut have ads?

Neither Slideshow Maker nor CapCut shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slideshow Maker or CapCut?

Slideshow Maker ships an update every 2 months, and CapCut weekly. Most recently, Slideshow Maker was updated on November 11, 2026 and CapCut on November 11, 2026.

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