# Video Maker vs Invitation Maker

The clearest difference is rating: Invitation Maker at 5.0 against Video Maker's 4.0. Invitation Maker also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Video Maker's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 2). 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 Invitation Maker sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Invitation Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Maker has 10K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Video Maker ships an update every 2 months, Invitation Maker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Maker | Invitation Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-maker-slideshow-editor/id887419720/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invitation-maker-video-editor/id6648766186/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [pixel force private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/342117433) | [Yarsa Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294190633) |

## 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


### Invitation Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invitation-maker-video-editor/id6648766186)

Easily create beautiful invitation and greeting videos for any occasion. Choose from a variety of templates, customize event details, and generate professional-quality video invites in seconds. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, and more, no design skills required.

**Highlights:** Wide range of video templates, Customizable designs, Fast video creation, Access saved videos, Premium templates, Easy social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Marriage Invitation 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Marriage Invitation 6 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Marriage Invitation 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Marriage Invitation 7 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Marriage Invitation 9 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Marriage Invitation 8 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Marriage Invitation 10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Marriage Invitation 11 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Marriage Invitation 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Marriage Invitation 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Template 4 (Marriage) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Template 8 (Marriage) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Template 6 ( Marriage) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Template 5 (Marriage) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Template 11 (Marriage) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Template2 (Marriage) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Template 7 (Marriage) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Template 10 (Marriage) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Template 3 (Marriage) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Template 9 (Marriage) | $6.99 | one-time |
| One Template Each Category | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Maker free?

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

### Is Invitation Maker free?

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

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

Invitation Maker is rated higher. Video Maker averages 4.0 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Invitation Maker averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Video Maker nor Invitation Maker shows ads.

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

Video Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Invitation Maker every 10 days. Most recently, Video Maker was updated on September 23, 2026 and Invitation Maker on September 8, 2026.

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