# Video Maker vs Video Invitation Maker Ecards

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Video Maker at 10K against Video Invitation Maker Ecards's 29. Video Invitation Maker Ecards's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 64%) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). 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 Video Invitation Maker Ecards sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Invitation Maker Ecards holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Maker has 10K ratings behind it against 29, 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 84% of Video Invitation Maker Ecards's.

Video Maker ships an update every 2 months, Video Invitation Maker Ecards every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Maker | Video Invitation Maker Ecards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-maker-slideshow-editor/id887419720/reviews) | **[4.2 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-invitation-maker-ecards/id1501325673/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **83.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| 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


### Video Invitation Maker Ecards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-invitation-maker-ecards/id1501325673)

Easily create personalized video invitations and e-cards for any occasion, from weddings and birthdays to parties and holidays. The app offers a wide range of templates, AI-powered photoshoots, and customizable designs to make your invitations unique.

**Highlights:** Personalized video invitations, E-cards and greeting cards, Welcome sign board templates, AI photoshoot for invitations, Pre-built templates for events, UHD quality video and HD e-cards

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Template worth $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $0.99 | one-time |
| Template worth $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Template worth $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Template worth $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Template worth $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Template worth $5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Template worth $6.99 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Template worth $7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Template worth $8.99 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Template worth $10.99 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Template worth $11.99 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Template worth $12.99 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Email Plan 6 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Email Plan 9 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Email Plan 10 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Maker free?

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

### Is Video Invitation Maker Ecards free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Maker or Video Invitation Maker Ecards?

Video Invitation Maker Ecards is rated higher. Video Maker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Video Invitation Maker Ecards averages 4.2 from 29 ratings.

### Do Video Maker or Video Invitation Maker Ecards have ads?

Neither Video Maker nor Video Invitation Maker Ecards shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Maker or Video Invitation Maker Ecards?

Video Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Video Invitation Maker Ecards every 5 weeks. Most recently, Video Maker was updated on October 20, 2026 and Video Invitation Maker Ecards on October 20, 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.*