# Rainbow Video Effects vs Player Go

The clearest difference is rating: Player Go at 5.0 against Rainbow Video Effects's 4.0. Player Go also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%). Rainbow Video Effects's advantage is ratings volume (82 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rainbow Video Effects sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Player Go sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Player Go holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rainbow Video Effects has 82 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Rainbow Video Effects's written reviews are positive against 100% of Player Go's.

Rainbow Video Effects ships an update every 2 months, Player Go monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rainbow Video Effects | Player Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-video-effects/id924802259/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-go/id6756589349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 252 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Love is All Around, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/922406188) | [Ares Deniz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859759385) |

## What reviewers say

### Rainbow Video Effects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainbow-video-effects/id924802259)

Easily add vibrant, glowing rainbow effects and cinematic filters to short videos and photos. Create thousands of unique clips with editing and layering options, then export in various aspect ratios for social media and websites.

**Highlights:** Add glowing rainbow effects, Apply cinematic light filters, Edit and layer effects, Supports photos and short videos, Multiple export aspect ratios, Unique filter library

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-Day Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3-Day Pass | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Unique and beautiful art
- 🎨 Creative content creation
- 💖 Magical and dreamy effects
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🌟 Makes photos pop

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 📉 Features disappearing
- 🚫 Camera roll access issues
- 💸 Waste of money
- ⏳ App no longer working

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work anymore
- Struggling to get it to work
- Many bugs
- Doesn't work
- Half of the app features aren't available

**Requested features**

- Update app to work on latest iOS
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Restore disappearing art options
- Allow full photo editing (not just squares)
- Add plain watercolor 'happy birthday' art pieces


### Player Go

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/player-go/id6756589349)

Organize and play your video content using custom playlists. This app supports M3U URLs and Xtream Codes API, offering a clean interface for live channels, movies, and series. Enjoy smooth playback and manage your content efficiently.

**Highlights:** Add unlimited M3U playlists, Xtream Codes API support, Playlist login via URL or credentials, Live channels, movies, and series sections, Favorites and quick access, Smooth playback and fast loading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rainbow Video Effects free?

Rainbow Video Effects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Player Go free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rainbow Video Effects or Player Go?

Player Go is rated higher. Rainbow Video Effects averages 4.0 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Player Go averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Rainbow Video Effects or Player Go have ads?

Neither Rainbow Video Effects nor Player Go shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Rainbow Video Effects or Player Go?

Rainbow Video Effects ships an update every 2 months, and Player Go monthly. Most recently, Rainbow Video Effects was updated on November 6, 2026 and Player Go on November 5, 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.*