# Slidezilla vs Screen Auckland

The clearest difference is rating: Screen Auckland at 5.0 against Slidezilla's 4.1. Screen Auckland also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Slidezilla's advantage is ratings volume (247 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slidezilla sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Screen Auckland asks for nothing beyond the download.

Screen Auckland holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slidezilla has 247 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Slidezilla ships an update every 6 weeks, Screen Auckland every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slidezilla | Screen Auckland |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slidezilla/id897567882/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-auckland/id1568331781/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **247** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 31 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Falstad.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/453338632) | [Reel-Scout, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/492147020) |

## 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


### Screen Auckland

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screen-auckland/id1568331781)

Access a comprehensive database of filming locations and professional crew within the Auckland region. This app connects filmmakers with the resources needed to bring their projects to life.

**Highlights:** Location database, Crew directory, Regional film office resources, Filmmaking support, Expert local knowledge

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slidezilla free?

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

### Is Screen Auckland free?

Screen Auckland is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Slidezilla or Screen Auckland?

Screen Auckland is rated higher. Slidezilla averages 4.1 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while Screen Auckland averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Slidezilla or Screen Auckland have ads?

Slidezilla shows ads; Screen Auckland does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slidezilla or Screen Auckland?

Slidezilla ships an update every 6 weeks, and Screen Auckland every 6 months. Most recently, Slidezilla was updated on October 13, 2026 and Screen Auckland on October 8, 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.*