# InShot vs Gif Maker & Gif Editor

The clearest difference is ratings volume: InShot at 2.5M against Gif Maker & Gif Editor's 104. InShot also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Gif Maker & Gif Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InShot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Gif Maker & Gif Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InShot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 104, 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 83% of Gif Maker & Gif Editor's.

InShot ships an update fortnightly, Gif Maker & Gif Editor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Gif Maker & Gif Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** | [4.6 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-maker-and-gif-editor/id1147459708/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 104 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 82.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) | [Nguyen Nam Giang](https://appshunter.io/developer/583763906) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Photo & Video, #54 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create professional-looking videos and photos with a suite of AI-powered editing tools. Easily add captions, enhance visuals, remove backgrounds, and apply effects. Perfect for social media, business, or personal projects.

**Highlights:** AI-powered auto captions and speech-to-text, Video trimming, merging, and speed control, AI photo enhancement and background removal, Collage maker with customizable layouts, Add text, stickers, music, and voiceovers, Keyframe animation and smart tracking, Chroma key and picture-in-picture effects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 - 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


### Gif Maker & Gif Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gif-maker-and-gif-editor/id1147459708)

Create and edit animated GIFs from videos. Offers precise video cropping and time range selection. Export in various file types without watermarks or time limits.

**Highlights:** Create GIFs from videos, InstaCrop and FineCrop video, Precise video time range selection, Export settings (MPEG-4, QuickTime), No watermark, No time limit

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| InCropPremiumWeekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| InCropPremiumMonthly | $9.99 | per month |
| InCropPremiumLifeTime | $17.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

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

### Is Gif Maker & Gif Editor free?

Gif Maker & Gif Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, InShot or Gif Maker & Gif Editor?

InShot is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Gif Maker & Gif Editor averages 4.6 from 104 ratings.

### Do InShot or Gif Maker & Gif Editor have ads?

Both InShot and Gif Maker & Gif Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, InShot or Gif Maker & Gif Editor?

InShot ships an update fortnightly, and Gif Maker & Gif Editor every 2 months. Most recently, InShot was updated on November 6, 2026 and Gif Maker & Gif Editor on November 3, 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.*