# Video Toolbox vs Slidezilla

The clearest difference is rating: Slidezilla at 4.1 against Video Toolbox's 3.6. Slidezilla also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 44%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Video Toolbox's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Toolbox sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Slidezilla sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Slidezilla holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 248 and 250 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Video Toolbox's written reviews are positive against 64% of Slidezilla's.

Video Toolbox ships an update every 3 months, Slidezilla every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Toolbox | Slidezilla |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-toolbox-movie-maker/id892281503/reviews) | **[4.1 (250 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidezilla/id897567882/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 248 | **250** |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [波 余](https://appshunter.io/developer/583555215) | [Falstad.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/453338632) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Toolbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-toolbox-movie-maker/id892281503)

Create and edit videos with a comprehensive suite of tools. Easily cut, join, and arrange clips with transitions, text, and music. Apply filters, use green screen effects, reverse footage, and mask sensitive areas for polished video content.

**Highlights:** Quick video cutting and joining, Intuitive clip arrangement with text and music, 30+ video transitions, 20+ free video filters, Chroma Key (Green Screen) functionality, Reverse video playback, Customizable video masking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Transitions Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rich Text Subtitles Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Watermark Utilities | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chroma Key (Green Screen) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Reverse Video | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mask Video | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast rendering
- 👍 Great effects
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Brilliant app
- 👍 Fantastic app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Doesn't work correctly anymore
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to save
- 🔒 Need to pay for most features
- 🔒 Exporting videos requires payment

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when selecting 'video edit'
- Crashes when trying to save videos
- Exported videos have poor quality
- Mask feature doesn't work properly
- Chroma key feature has issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to use video backgrounds for chroma key
- Add frame-by-frame masking option
- Add ability to add own audio to videos
- Add more transition effects
- Add more filters and effects


### Slidezilla

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidezilla/id897567882)

Transform your photos and videos into engaging slideshow stories with a wide array of filters, transitions, and music. Easily create and share custom animated presentations or let the app randomize for quick, impressive results.

**Highlights:** Photo and video editing, Customizable slideshows, Hundreds of filters and transitions, Add music (yours or app's), Colorful backgrounds, Randomize slideshow generator, Instant social sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎬 High-quality transitions available
- 💰 Most features free without paywall
- ⚡ Quick slideshow creation
- 🎨 Good variety of filters and effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 📸 Photos/videos not loading from camera roll
- 💧 Watermark too prominent
- 🔒 Limited free photo limit (10 photos max)
- 🎬 Cannot control transition placement

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when creating videos
- Photos and videos not appearing in selection screen
- Camera roll shows incorrect photo count
- App freezes on 'Get Started' button
- Videos appear squished and distorted

**Requested features**

- Add text overlay capability
- Import custom music from camera roll
- More transition options
- Remove or reduce watermark
- Ability to use more than 10 photos without upgrade


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Toolbox free?

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

### Is Slidezilla free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Toolbox or Slidezilla?

Slidezilla is rated higher. Video Toolbox averages 3.6 out of 5 from 248 ratings, while Slidezilla averages 4.1 from 250 ratings.

### Do Video Toolbox or Slidezilla have ads?

Slidezilla shows ads; Video Toolbox does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video Toolbox or Slidezilla?

Video Toolbox ships an update every 3 months, and Slidezilla every 6 weeks. Most recently, Video Toolbox was updated on October 22, 2026 and Slidezilla on October 24, 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.*