# Slow Motion' Video Editor vs goWatch for GoPro®

The clearest difference is price: Slow Motion' Video Editor at Free against goWatch for GoPro®'s $2.99. Slow Motion' Video Editor also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (21K vs 41). goWatch for GoPro®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Slow Motion' Video Editor is free to download; goWatch for GoPro® costs $2.99 up front. Slow Motion' Video Editor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. goWatch for GoPro® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Slow Motion' Video Editor holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slow Motion' Video Editor has 21K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Slow Motion' Video Editor's written reviews are positive against 41% of goWatch for GoPro®'s.

Slow Motion' Video Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, goWatch for GoPro® every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slow Motion' Video Editor | goWatch for GoPro® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-motion-video-editor/id979234250/reviews)** | [2.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gowatch-for-gopro/id1569569113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **55.9% of reviews** | 41.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Size | 69 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loyal Foundry, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620612434) | [Harald Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/389514018) |

## What reviewers say

### Slow Motion' Video Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-motion-video-editor/id979234250)

Easily create stunning slow-motion and timelapse videos. Adjust video speed, splice clips, add themes, and synchronize music for a professional touch. Perfect for action sequences, sports highlights, and adventures.

**Highlights:** Adjust video speed, Apply slow motion and timelapse effects, Splice and transition clips, Add themes and music, Supports GoPro footage, Adjust frames per second (60-240 fps)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| SLOWMO WEEKLY | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly 3 Day Trial | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Lock in our lowest rate now! | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly 3 Day Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Special Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good slow motion effect
- 💡 Helpful for creating videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤖 Aggressive in-app prompts for reviews and subscriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to exit subscription prompts
- Saved videos disappear after device restart
- Incompatible with certain video formats

**Requested features**

- Allow free access to basic slow motion features
- Add more customization options for slow motion
- Improve video quality and stability


### goWatch for GoPro®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gowatch-for-gopro/id1569569113)

Control your GoPro camera directly from your Apple Watch. Start/stop recording, change modes, and get camera information like battery level and free space. Compatible with a wide range of GoPro Hero models.

**Highlights:** Start/stop recording, Power off camera, Tag moments, Change camera mode, Locate camera, View camera information

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Fast pairing and connection when working
- 💰 Affordable alternative to official GoPro remote
- 🔋 Shows battery level of camera
- ⚡ Instant control without touching camera

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection drops and disconnections
- ❌ Installation/download failures after purchase
- 🔗 Inconsistent pairing with various GoPro models
- ⏱️ Slow response time between commands
- 📺 No live preview feature

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to download after payment
- App doesn't appear on Apple Watch after purchase
- Bluetooth pairing fails or hangs indefinitely
- Connection drops within minutes of pairing
- App crashes during recording

**Requested features**

- Live preview/real-time video feed
- Ability to rename cameras for multiple device users
- Improved connection stability
- Better troubleshooting documentation
- Updated tutorial videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slow Motion' Video Editor free?

Slow Motion' Video Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is goWatch for GoPro® free?

goWatch for GoPro® costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Slow Motion' Video Editor or goWatch for GoPro®?

Slow Motion' Video Editor is rated higher. Slow Motion' Video Editor averages 4.2 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while goWatch for GoPro® averages 2.3 from 41 ratings.

### Do Slow Motion' Video Editor or goWatch for GoPro® have ads?

Slow Motion' Video Editor shows ads; goWatch for GoPro® does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slow Motion' Video Editor or goWatch for GoPro®?

Slow Motion' Video Editor ships an update every 5 weeks, and goWatch for GoPro® every 6 weeks. Most recently, Slow Motion' Video Editor was updated on November 10, 2026 and goWatch for GoPro® on November 9, 2026.

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