# Slidezilla vs Transition Maker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Slidezilla at 64% against Transition Maker's 20%. Slidezilla also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.9) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Transition Maker's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slidezilla sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Transition Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Slidezilla holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 247 and 138 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Slidezilla's written reviews are positive against 20% of Transition Maker's.

Slidezilla ships an update every 6 weeks, Transition Maker every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slidezilla | Transition Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidezilla/id897567882/reviews)** | [2.9 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transition-maker/id1238094222/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **247** | 138 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 31 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Falstad.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/453338632) | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Transition Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transition-maker/id1238094222)

Easily merge multiple video clips together with a wide selection of beautiful transitions. Tell your story seamlessly with just a few taps, preview your creation, and export in your desired quality. Ideal for creating memorable stories or video tutorials.

**Highlights:** Merge video clips, Apply beautiful transitions, Preview merged video, Export in high, medium, low quality, Create video tutorials, Share videos

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TransitionMaker PRO Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TransitionMaker Premium Annual | $35.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Free transitions available
- 👍 Some users find it good
- 👍 Easy to use (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Black/grey screen issues
- 🐛 App doesn't load or work
- 🐛 Poor video quality
- 🐛 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Black screen on opening
- Grey screen on opening
- App freezes
- App closes when selecting video

**Requested features**

- Ability to combine more than two videos
- More transition options
- Improve functionality
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Add ability to insert images and GIFs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slidezilla free?

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

### Is Transition Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slidezilla or Transition Maker?

Slidezilla is rated higher. Slidezilla averages 4.1 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while Transition Maker averages 2.9 from 138 ratings.

### Do Slidezilla or Transition Maker have ads?

Both Slidezilla and Transition Maker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slidezilla or Transition Maker?

Slidezilla ships an update every 6 weeks, and Transition Maker every 11 months. Most recently, Slidezilla was updated on September 30, 2026 and Transition Maker on September 28, 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.*