# Video Maker vs Pixette

The clearest difference is rating: Pixette at 4.8 against Video Maker's 4.0. Pixette also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (91% vs 64%). Video Maker's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 42). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Pixette sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixette holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Maker has 10K ratings behind it against 42, 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 91% of Pixette's.

Video Maker ships an update every 2 months, Pixette weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Maker | Pixette |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-maker-slideshow-editor/id887419720/reviews) | **[4.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixette-slideshow-for-nas/id1566334108/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | 64.0% of reviews | **91.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [pixel force private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/342117433) | [Mischa Richli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566334110) |

## 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


### Pixette

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixette-slideshow-for-nas/id1566334108)

Transform your iPad or iPhone into a digital photo frame that displays memories directly from your NAS. Enjoy smart framing, EXIF filters, and customizable overlays without uploading your files.

**Highlights:** Connects to NAS via WebDAV/SMB, Smart slideshow with Ken Burns effect, Face and Saliency Detection for framing, EXIF-powered date and orientation filters, Customizable on-screen overlays, Scheduled sleep and wake functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Maker free?

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

### Is Pixette free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Maker or Pixette?

Pixette is rated higher. Video Maker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Pixette averages 4.8 from 42 ratings.

### Do Video Maker or Pixette have ads?

Neither Video Maker nor Pixette shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Maker or Pixette?

Video Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Pixette weekly. Most recently, Video Maker was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pixette on October 25, 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.*