# Video Editor + Stories Maker vs Pause Camera

Video Editor + Stories Maker and Pause Camera both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Video Editor + Stories Maker's written reviews are positive against 30% of Pause Camera's. Video Editor + Stories Maker also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Pause Camera's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Editor + Stories Maker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pause Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.3 for Pause Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 272 and 198 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Video Editor + Stories Maker's written reviews are positive against 30% of Pause Camera's.

Video Editor + Stories Maker ships an update every 6 months, Pause Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Editor + Stories Maker | Pause Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-plus-stories-maker/id993650905/reviews) | **[4.3 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-camera-video-recorder/id6476220688/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **272** | 198 |
| Positive reviews | **66.0% of reviews** | 30.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrey Banshchikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/856883894) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## 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


### Pause Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-camera-video-recorder/id6476220688)

This app allows you to record videos by pausing and resuming at any point, enabling you to stitch together multiple clips into a cohesive story. Its intuitive interface and editing tools help you refine footage and showcase creativity.

**Highlights:** Pause and resume recording, Stitch multiple clips together, Intuitive editing interface, Merge individual clips, Enhance storytelling

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pause Camera Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well good app
- 👍 Amazing app
- 👍 Really good app
- 👍 Pretty good game
- 👍 Great premium functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Must pay to save
- 👎 Ransom to get footage
- 👎 Cannot download clips
- 👎 Cannot trim clips
- 👎 No video rotation

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot save creation without paying
- Must pay ransom to get footage
- Cannot download clips
- Cannot trim clips
- No video rotation option

**Requested features**

- Ability to switch camera during recording pause
- Automatic project saving
- Automatic save to camera roll after done


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Editor + Stories Maker free?

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

### Is Pause Camera free?

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

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

Pause Camera is rated higher. Video Editor + Stories Maker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 272 ratings, while Pause Camera averages 4.3 from 198 ratings.

### Do Video Editor + Stories Maker or Pause Camera have ads?

Neither Video Editor + Stories Maker nor Pause Camera shows ads.

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

Video Editor + Stories Maker ships an update every 6 months, and Pause Camera weekly. Most recently, Video Editor + Stories Maker was updated on October 22, 2026 and Pause Camera on October 23, 2026.

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