# InShot vs Custom Emojis Maker

The clearest difference is rating: InShot at 4.8 against Custom Emojis Maker's 4.2. InShot also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (2.5M vs 1K). Custom Emojis Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InShot sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Custom Emojis Maker sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 1K, 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 62% of Custom Emojis Maker's.

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, Custom Emojis Maker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Custom Emojis Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** | [4.2 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-emojis-maker/id1237455461/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 252 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) | [Kossi Adzo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645396238) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Free · Photo & Video, #61 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


### Custom Emojis Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-emojis-maker/id1237455461)

Easily create personalized emoji stickers from your own face or friends' photos. Add custom text and art to express yourself uniquely in messages. Enjoy hilarious results and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Create emoji stickers from your face, Add text and art, Use in iMessage, Emoji friends' faces, Generate unique expressions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Subscription 1 Week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock Subscription 1 Month | $7.99 | per month |
| Unlock All Subscription 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Subscription 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Create Unlimited Emojis | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Arts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Text | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 😊 Fun and enjoyable
- 🎨 Customizable emojis
- 💡 Unique feature to create personalized emojis

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for additional features
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 📢 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Copy to clipboard function not working
- Crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Increase free emoji limit
- Add more editing tools
- Improve background removal
- Integrate with more messaging apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

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

### Is Custom Emojis Maker free?

Custom Emojis Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, InShot or Custom Emojis Maker?

InShot is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Custom Emojis Maker averages 4.2 from 1K ratings.

### Do InShot or Custom Emojis Maker have ads?

InShot shows ads; Custom Emojis Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, InShot or Custom Emojis Maker?

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Custom Emojis Maker every 2 months. Most recently, InShot was updated on September 26, 2026 and Custom Emojis Maker on September 12, 2026.

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