# Ambience vs VideoCopy

The clearest difference is rating: VideoCopy at 4.5 against Ambience's 3.4. VideoCopy also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 52 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 14). Ambience's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 28%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VideoCopy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 3 months. Ambience asks for nothing beyond the download.

VideoCopy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VideoCopy has 10K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Ambience's written reviews are positive against 28% of VideoCopy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ambience ships an update every 52 months, VideoCopy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ambience | VideoCopy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambience/id931278666/reviews) | **[4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videocopy-video-editor-play/id1472976157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **64.3% of reviews** | 27.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 52 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Paul Halpin](https://appshunter.io/developer/860812251) | [Softnoesis](https://appshunter.io/developer/981506496) |

## What reviewers say

### Ambience

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ambience/id931278666)

Create personalized ambient soundscapes to enhance focus and promote relaxation. Mix various nature sounds to block out distractions and improve your environment.

**Highlights:** Customizable soundscapes, Nature sound library, Focus enhancement, Relaxation aid, Distraction blocking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### VideoCopy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/videocopy-video-editor-play/id1472976157)

Download videos and music from cloud storage and social media. Edit your content with filters, captions, and stickers. Enjoy offline playback with background mode and create playlists. Auto-generate captions in over 100 languages.

**Highlights:** Cloud video/music downloader, AI auto captioning, Offline music player, Video editing tools, Playlist creation, File management

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 months for saving videos | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy video downloads
- 👍 Useful for content creators
- 💡 Ability to download offline videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Downloading issues after recent updates
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing when offline
- Inconsistent download capabilities
- Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Requested features**

- Restore video download functionality
- Add option to download in higher resolutions
- Improve customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ambience free?

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

### Is VideoCopy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ambience or VideoCopy?

VideoCopy is rated higher. Ambience averages 3.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while VideoCopy averages 4.5 from 10K ratings.

### Do Ambience or VideoCopy have ads?

VideoCopy shows ads; Ambience does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ambience or VideoCopy?

Ambience ships an update every 52 months, and VideoCopy every 2 months. Most recently, Ambience was updated on June 3, 2026 and VideoCopy on September 24, 2026.

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