# Video Editor + Stories Maker vs EZ Video Editor

The clearest difference is update cadence: EZ Video Editor at fortnightly against Video Editor + Stories Maker's every 6 months. EZ Video Editor also leads on ratings volume (2K vs 272). Video Editor + Stories Maker's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 37%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Editor + Stories Maker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and EZ Video Editor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Video Editor + Stories Maker against 4.4 for EZ Video Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EZ Video Editor has 2K ratings behind it against 272, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Video Editor + Stories Maker's written reviews are positive against 37% of EZ Video Editor's.

Video Editor + Stories Maker ships an update every 6 months, EZ Video Editor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Editor + Stories Maker | EZ Video Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-plus-stories-maker/id993650905/reviews) | **[4.4 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-video-editor/id1286607348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 272 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.0% of reviews** | 37.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Banshchikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/856883894) | [PLATINUM CITY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/568690471) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Editor + Stories Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-plus-stories-maker/id993650905)

Create engaging videos with a vast library of animations and images. Add text, watermarks, and pictures to your projects. This app offers a timeline editor, internal camera with pause mode, and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Timeline editing, Internal camera with pause mode, Searchable image and animation library, Multiple font options, Offline functionality, Unlimited shooting time

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited objects in video | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove watermark | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and simple interface
- 🎨 Add text, images, GIFs, and animations to videos
- 🚀 Quick and efficient editing workflow
- 💰 Free app with optional paid features
- 🎬 Good for social media and YouTube content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 💾 Critical saving issues - videos won't save
- 🖼️ Image sizing problems - resizes unexpectedly after saving
- 🎭 Stickers/overlays disappear when saving
- 🔧 Inconsistent app behavior and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Videos fail to save completely
- Only PNG saves, not video with overlay
- Image size changes dramatically after saving
- Stickers and overlays disappear on save
- App crashes and freezes frequently

**Requested features**

- Background music/audio support
- Fade in/fade out effects
- Ability to rotate stickers and images
- Adjust translucency/opacity of overlays
- Set custom timing for overlays instead of sliding


### EZ Video Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-video-editor/id1286607348)

Easily add music, voiceovers, and text to your videos. This editor allows you to import your own audio, record voiceovers with noise reduction, and customize titles. Rearrange clips, add transitions, and export in various aspect ratios.

**Highlights:** Add music and sound effects, Record voiceovers with noise reduction, Add and customize text titles, Trim and rearrange video clips, Apply dissolve, fade, swipe, and push transitions, Export in 1080p (landscape, portrait, square)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Full Access Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Full Access Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| VIP Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Useful for creating videos with family/friends
- 🤩 Great for basic video editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs not being fixed
- 🚫 Limited features/functionality
- 💰 Subscription model/paywall issues
- 🤯 Confusing/difficult to use

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes during use
- Issues with uploading/downloading videos
- Problems with subscription/billing

**Requested features**

- Allow importing custom music/audio
- Improve video export and sharing options
- Add more advanced editing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Editor + Stories Maker free?

Video Editor + Stories Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EZ Video Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Editor + Stories Maker or EZ Video Editor?

EZ Video Editor is rated higher. Video Editor + Stories Maker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while EZ Video Editor averages 4.4 from 2K ratings.

### Do Video Editor + Stories Maker or EZ Video Editor have ads?

Neither Video Editor + Stories Maker nor EZ Video Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Editor + Stories Maker or EZ Video Editor?

Video Editor + Stories Maker ships an update every 6 months, and EZ Video Editor fortnightly. Most recently, Video Editor + Stories Maker was updated on November 1, 2026 and EZ Video Editor on November 7, 2026.

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