# InShot vs Video Editor Magic Effect

The clearest difference is update cadence: InShot at every 2 weeks against Video Editor Magic Effect's every 9 months. InShot also leads on ratings volume (2.5M vs 2) and chart position (#37 vs unranked). Video Editor Magic Effect's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (11.0 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 Video Editor Magic Effect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Editor Magic Effect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, Video Editor Magic Effect every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Video Editor Magic Effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-magic-effect/id1382211174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 252 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) | [Himanshu Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/896630775) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Photo & Video, #66 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 Magic Effect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-magic-effect/id1382211174)

Easily create engaging videos with a variety of touch magic effects, mixed effects, and decorative stickers. Enhance your videos or photos with unique designs, create GIF-like slideshows, and share your creations across social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Touch magic effects, Mixed effects, Stickers and emojis, GIF/Slideshow creation, Multiple aspect ratios, Video trimming and cropping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.49 | per year |
| One Time Purchase | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

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

### Is Video Editor Magic Effect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InShot or Video Editor Magic Effect?

Video Editor Magic Effect is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Video Editor Magic Effect averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do InShot or Video Editor Magic Effect have ads?

Both InShot and Video Editor Magic Effect show ads.

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

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Video Editor Magic Effect every 9 months. Most recently, InShot was updated on September 29, 2026 and Video Editor Magic Effect on June 4, 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.*