# CutStory vs Video Split

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Video Split at none against CutStory's 9. Video Split also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). CutStory's advantage is ratings volume (50K vs 267) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CutStory sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Video Split asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CutStory against 4.7 for Video Split. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CutStory has 50K ratings behind it against 267, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of CutStory's written reviews are positive against 69% of Video Split's.

CutStory ships an update every 2 weeks, Video Split monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CutStory | Video Split |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (50K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutstory-split-and-cut-video/id917630934/reviews)** | [4.7 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-split/id1483175252/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **50K** | 267 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 332 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Highglossy FZE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790816653) | [Junha Woo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476223184) |

## What reviewers say

### CutStory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cutstory-split-and-cut-video/id917630934)

Easily split long videos into shorter clips for social media platforms like Reels, TikTok, and Shorts. This app features AI-powered caption generation, a multitrack timeline editor, and various templates to enhance your video content.

**Highlights:** Split long videos into social media clips, AI-powered automatic captions, Multitrack video editing timeline, Ready-made templates for reels and stories, AI editing commands via voice or chat, Multicam and MusicCam shooting modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hide watermark | $0.99 | per month |
| CutStory Pro | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| CutStory Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| CutStory Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| CutStory Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| CutStory Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| CutStory Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| CutStory Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| CutStory Pro | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast processing and rendering
- 💡 Helpful for creating consistent social media videos
- 🔥 Great for business and marketing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and crashes frequently
- 🔒 Watermark issues even after purchase
- 🔊 Audio sync problems
- 💰 Misleading subscription and pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not processing or saving correctly
- App not recognizing purchased features
- Inability to load or access existing videos
- Freezing and crashing during use

**Requested features**

- Add ability to trim and edit videos
- Allow use of full song length instead of 30-second clips
- Improve text editing and customization options
- Add ability to save and access projects/drafts


### Video Split

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-split/id1483175252)

Easily split your videos into segments of any desired length with a single tap. This app is perfect for uploading longer videos to platforms with time limits, like Instagram. Enjoy a clean, ad-free, and watermark-free experience.

**Highlights:** Split videos into desired seconds, Single tap operation, No ads, No watermarks, Dark mode, Landscape mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CutStory free?

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

### Is Video Split free?

Video Split is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CutStory or Video Split?

CutStory is rated higher. CutStory averages 4.8 out of 5 from 50K ratings, while Video Split averages 4.7 from 267 ratings.

### Do CutStory or Video Split have ads?

CutStory shows ads; Video Split does not.

### Which is updated more often, CutStory or Video Split?

CutStory ships an update every 2 weeks, and Video Split monthly. Most recently, CutStory was updated on November 9, 2026 and Video Split on November 7, 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.*