# Slidezilla vs Photo Color Effects Editor

Slidezilla and Photo Color Effects Editor both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 64% of Slidezilla's written reviews are positive against 25% of Photo Color Effects Editor's. Slidezilla also leads on ratings volume (251 vs 18). Photo Color Effects Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slidezilla sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Photo Color Effects Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Slidezilla against 4.3 for Photo Color Effects Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slidezilla has 251 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Slidezilla's written reviews are positive against 25% of Photo Color Effects Editor's.

Slidezilla ships an update every 6 weeks, Photo Color Effects Editor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slidezilla | Photo Color Effects Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidezilla/id897567882/reviews) | **[4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-color-effects-editor/id1308895764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **251** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **63.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 31 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Falstad.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/453338632) | [dipen narola](https://appshunter.io/developer/1228304397) |

## 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


### Photo Color Effects Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-color-effects-editor/id1308895764)

Transform your photos into artistic creations with a variety of color effects and filters. Easily recolor images, add artistic borders, and adjust transparency. Share your edited masterpieces with a community of users.

**Highlights:** Color splash effects, Rainbow filters, Adjustable transparency, Photo borders and overlays, Daily user feed, Image cropping options

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slidezilla free?

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

### Is Photo Color Effects Editor free?

Photo Color Effects Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Slidezilla or Photo Color Effects Editor?

Photo Color Effects Editor is rated higher. Slidezilla averages 4.2 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while Photo Color Effects Editor averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.

### Do Slidezilla or Photo Color Effects Editor have ads?

Both Slidezilla and Photo Color Effects Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Slidezilla or Photo Color Effects Editor?

Slidezilla ships an update every 6 weeks, and Photo Color Effects Editor every 9 days. Most recently, Slidezilla was updated on October 29, 2026 and Photo Color Effects Editor 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.*