# GlitchVideo vs Video Editor ‧

The clearest difference is rating: Video Editor ‧ at 4.4 against GlitchVideo's 3.4. Video Editor ‧ also leads on ratings volume (33K vs 175) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). GlitchVideo's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GlitchVideo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Video Editor ‧ sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Editor ‧ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Editor ‧ has 33K ratings behind it against 175, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of GlitchVideo's written reviews are positive against 65% of Video Editor ‧'s.

GlitchVideo ships an update every 3 months, Video Editor ‧ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GlitchVideo | Video Editor ‧ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitchvideo/id990971993/reviews) | **[4.4 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1049220609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 175 | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **65.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 52 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [YU HASHIZUME](https://appshunter.io/developer/654717473) | [IAPPTECHNOLOGIES LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441601973) |

## What reviewers say

### GlitchVideo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitchvideo/id990971993)

Apply a variety of glitch effects to your videos in real-time or import existing footage. Easily change effects by touching the screen, even while recording. Save your glitched creations directly to your camera roll.

**Highlights:** Real-time glitch effects, 5 effect types, Touch screen effect control, Import from Camera Roll, Direct save to Camera Roll

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ High-quality glitch effects
- 💰 Completely free with no paywalls
- 🎨 Creative and artistic features
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎬 Works with existing videos and live footage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Crops and zooms videos excessively
- 🔊 No audio playback during editing
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 📹 Records only 1-2 seconds of video
- 🎯 Inconsistent and confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing videos
- Photos and videos not loading from gallery
- Recording stops after 1-2 seconds
- App freezes during effect application
- Settings menu unresponsive

**Requested features**

- Audio playback during video editing
- Ability to sync effects with music beats
- Lockable effect controls (no need to hold slider)
- Apply multiple effects simultaneously
- Preset filters and random mode


### Video Editor ‧

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1049220609)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for creating professional-quality videos and photos. It features AI-powered generation of scripts, captions, and entire videos from text, alongside traditional editing functions like trimming, merging, and adding effects. It also includes photo editing capabilities and creator studio tools.

**Highlights:** AI Script Generator, AI Caption Generator, Text to Video Generator, Trim, Cut, Crop Video, Add Music & FX Effects, Photo Editing Tools, Slideshow Maker

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Video Editor | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription's | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlock All Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Video Music Maker | $29.99 | per year |
| remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Video FX | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock More Videos | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $9.99 | one-time |
| One Time Purchase | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Variety of editing tools
- 🎥 Good video quality
- 🎶 Ability to add music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features require paid subscription
- 🔒 Difficulty cancelling subscription
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Limited free features

**Reported bugs**

- Saving videos not working
- Glitches when trying to add audio
- Editing features not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More free effects and transitions
- Ability to edit text during video
- Combine photos and videos in one project
- Crop and resize background


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GlitchVideo free?

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

### Is Video Editor ‧ free?

Video Editor ‧ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GlitchVideo or Video Editor ‧?

Video Editor ‧ is rated higher. GlitchVideo averages 3.4 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while Video Editor ‧ averages 4.4 from 33K ratings.

### Do GlitchVideo or Video Editor ‧ have ads?

Neither GlitchVideo nor Video Editor ‧ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GlitchVideo or Video Editor ‧?

GlitchVideo ships an update every 3 months, and Video Editor ‧ fortnightly. Most recently, GlitchVideo was updated on August 24, 2026 and Video Editor ‧ on September 26, 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.*