# InShot vs Video Editor .

The clearest difference is ads: Video Editor . at none against InShot's shown. Video Editor . also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). InShot's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 60%) and ratings volume (2.5M vs 12K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InShot sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Video Editor . sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. 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 12K, 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 60% of Video Editor .'s.

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, Video Editor . every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Video Editor . |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** | [4.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1253802769/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 59.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 252 MB | 166 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) | [传彬 戴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633635226) |

## 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)

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


### Video Editor .

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1253802769)

Easily create and edit professional-looking videos in minutes, even for beginners. Add music, text, stickers, and filters to make your content shine for social media or YouTube.

**Highlights:** Multi-audio synthesis, Professional filters, Stickers and text overlays, Crop, cut, and split clips, Music and sound effect library, Adjustable aspect ratios, Merge videos and photos

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Editor Pro for One Month | $4.49 | per month |
| Video Editor Pro for One Year | $27.49 | per year |
| Music - Innervation | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter - B Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter - P Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter - M Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Filter - G Series | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Watermark | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| HD Export | $2.99 | one-time |
| Video Editor Pro for Lifetime | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for quick video editing
- 🎨 Decent music and effects options
- 💡 Ability to combine multiple videos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Watermark issue even with paid version
- 💰 Too many ads and limited free features
- 🔋 Performance issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Video not saving properly
- Audio not working as expected
- Editing tools malfunctioning
- Compatibility issues with newer OS updates

**Requested features**

- Add more advanced editing tools
- Improve video/audio sync capabilities
- Allow custom music import
- Introduce a save/resume project feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

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

### Is Video Editor . free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InShot or Video Editor .?

InShot is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Video Editor . averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.

### Do InShot or Video Editor . have ads?

InShot shows ads; Video Editor . does not.

### Which is updated more often, InShot or Video Editor .?

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Video Editor . every 2 months. Most recently, InShot was updated on October 30, 2026 and Video Editor . on October 29, 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.*