# Switcher vs InShot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InShot at 86% against Switcher's 49%. InShot also leads on ratings volume (2.5M vs 2.4K) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Switcher's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Switcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $64.99 per month and InShot sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InShot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 2.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Switcher's written reviews are positive against 86% of InShot's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Switcher | InShot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switcher-live-streaming-app/id908386221/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K | **2.5M** |
| Positive reviews | 48.8% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#30** |
| Size | 219 MB | 252 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Switcher Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/904640672) | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) |

## What reviewers say

### Switcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switcher-live-streaming-app/id908386221)

This app allows users to create professional multi-camera live streams and video content from their Apple devices. It supports simultaneous streaming to multiple social platforms and offers features like real-time editing, guest invitations, and donation collection.

**Highlights:** Multi-stream live to multiple platforms simultaneously, Create multi-camera videos and streams, Real-time editing and auto-switching, Invite remote guests, Embed videos and streams on websites, Collect donations and sell subscriptions, ChromaKey/green screen tool

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Switcher Studio Monthly | $64.99 | per month |
| Switcher Suite Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Studio 7-Day Pass | $24.99 | one-time |
| Studio 30-Day Pass | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Powerful features
- 💡 Excellent for sports broadcasting
- 👍 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Audio sync problems
- 🐛 Streaming interruptions

**Reported bugs**

- Cameras not connecting after updates
- Streaming gets stuck or freezes
- Losing saved settings and configurations
- Facebook integration issues
- Trouble signing up or logging in

**Requested features**

- Add replay/slow-motion feature
- Support for NDI and external cameras
- Improve audio mixer capabilities
- Offer a one-time purchase option
- Provide better user guides and documentation


### InShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Free · Photo & Video, #58 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Effortlessly edit videos and photos with AI-powered tools. Create stunning collages, add text, music, and effects. Share your creations in high resolution to social media.

**Highlights:** AI Effects & Auto Captions, Background Removal, Smart Tracking & Smooth Slow-mo, Video Trimming & Merging, Filters, Effects & Transitions, Photo Collage Maker, High-Resolution Sharing

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InShot Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| InShot Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| InShot Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Filter pack - CREATE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filter pack - CINEMA | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filter pack - SKIN | $1.99 | one-time |
| Video Effect - FORM Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Transition pack - Power | $3.99 | one-time |
| Transition pack - Glitch | $3.99 | one-time |
| InShot Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Excellent editing features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💎 Comprehensive video editing capabilities
- 🤩 Impressive effects and transitions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saving and conversion issues
- 🐛 Glitchy performance and crashes
- 🔒 Limited cloud/cross-device sync
- 🔒 Restricted access to local media files
- 🔒 Aggressive monetization tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Saved drafts randomly disappearing
- Video/audio desynchronization issues
- Crashes when editing long videos
- Difficulty accessing local media files

**Requested features**

- Green screen/chroma key support
- More advanced text animation options
- Improved audio editing tools
- Ability to save multiple projects/drafts
- Smoother integration with other apps/devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Switcher free?

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

### Is InShot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Switcher or InShot?

InShot is rated higher. Switcher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while InShot averages 4.8 from 2.5M ratings.

### Do Switcher or InShot have ads?

InShot shows ads; Switcher does not.

### Which is updated more often, Switcher or InShot?

Switcher ships an update fortnightly, and InShot fortnightly. Most recently, Switcher was updated on September 24, 2026 and InShot on September 25, 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.*