# InShot vs Slow Fast Motion Video Editor

The clearest difference is rating: InShot at 4.8 against Slow Fast Motion Video Editor's 4.3. InShot also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (2.5M vs 3.4K). Slow Fast Motion Video Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InShot sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Slow Fast Motion Video Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InShot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 3.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of InShot's written reviews are positive against 69% of Slow Fast Motion Video Editor's.

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, Slow Fast Motion Video Editor every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Slow Fast Motion Video Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** | [4.3 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-fast-motion-video-editor/id1087854607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 3.4K |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 69.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 252 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) | [Ganesh Nayak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424793918) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Free · Photo & Video, #59 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Effortlessly edit videos and photos with AI-powered tools. Create stunning collages, add text, music, and effects. Share your creations in high resolution to social media.

**Highlights:** AI Effects & Auto Captions, Background Removal, Smart Tracking & Smooth Slow-mo, Video Trimming & Merging, Filters, Effects & Transitions, Photo Collage Maker, High-Resolution Sharing

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InShot Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| InShot Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| InShot Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Filter pack - CREATE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filter pack - CINEMA | $1.99 | one-time |
| Filter pack - SKIN | $1.99 | one-time |
| Video Effect - FORM Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Transition pack - Power | $3.99 | one-time |
| Transition pack - Glitch | $3.99 | one-time |
| InShot Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Excellent editing features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💎 Comprehensive video editing capabilities
- 🤩 Impressive effects and transitions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Saving and conversion issues
- 🐛 Glitchy performance and crashes
- 🔒 Limited cloud/cross-device sync
- 🔒 Restricted access to local media files
- 🔒 Aggressive monetization tactics

**Reported bugs**

- Saved drafts randomly disappearing
- Video/audio desynchronization issues
- Crashes when editing long videos
- Difficulty accessing local media files

**Requested features**

- Green screen/chroma key support
- More advanced text animation options
- Improved audio editing tools
- Ability to save multiple projects/drafts
- Smoother integration with other apps/devices


### Slow Fast Motion Video Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slow-fast-motion-video-editor/id1087854607)

Create dynamic videos with varying speeds. Easily trim your footage into segments and apply custom slow or fast motion effects to each part. Merge them back together for a professional look in minutes.

**Highlights:** Multiple speed settings in one video, Trim video into parts, Accurate trimming with preview, Speed adjustment from -8x to +8x, Merge video parts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro: Everything for Life long | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good for speeding up/slowing down videos
- 💡 Helpful for school projects and TikTok videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🔒 Limited features without paying
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 📽️ Final video quality issues (black screen, audio issues)

**Reported bugs**

- App closes unexpectedly when trying to open videos
- Saved videos show only black screen
- Overlapping audio issues when changing video speed

**Requested features**

- More granular speed control options
- Ability to select and edit multiple video clips
- Better video trimming and clipping tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

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

### Is Slow Fast Motion Video Editor free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InShot or Slow Fast Motion Video Editor?

InShot is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Slow Fast Motion Video Editor averages 4.3 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do InShot or Slow Fast Motion Video Editor have ads?

Both InShot and Slow Fast Motion Video Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, InShot or Slow Fast Motion Video Editor?

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Slow Fast Motion Video Editor every 10 months. Most recently, InShot was updated on September 28, 2026 and Slow Fast Motion 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.*