# InShot vs Slideshow Maker & Creator

The clearest difference is rating: InShot at 4.8 against Slideshow Maker & Creator's 4.2. InShot also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (2.5M vs 2.1K). Slideshow Maker & Creator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 Slideshow Maker & Creator 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 2.1K, 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 73% of Slideshow Maker & Creator's.

InShot ships an update fortnightly, Slideshow Maker & Creator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Slideshow Maker & Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** | [4.2 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-and-creator/id1419462900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 73.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 252 MB | 76 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) | [Green & Red LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329658626) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Photo & Video, #60 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


### Slideshow Maker & Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-and-creator/id1419462900)

Easily create and share stunning video slideshows and love stories from your photos and videos. This app offers professional editing tools, a simple interface, and fast performance to help you craft compelling visual narratives with music, themes, and effects.

**Highlights:** Create video slideshows from photos, Add music and themes, Professional editing tools, Fast video creation, HD quality video saving, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slideshow Maker - Weekly Plan | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Slideshow Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Slideshow Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great format
- 🌟 Nice options
- 👍 Love the edits
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Wonderful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Only allows 15 photos
- ❌ Can't add music
- ❌ Slow to load/process
- ❌ Limited customization options
- ❌ Crashes/doesn't work

**Reported bugs**

- Login/signup screen issues
- Slideshow processing errors
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add music option
- Increase photo/video limit
- Add more customization options (transitions, speed, etc.)
- Improve editing capabilities
- Add screenshot support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

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

### Is Slideshow Maker & Creator free?

Slideshow Maker & Creator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, InShot or Slideshow Maker & Creator?

InShot is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Slideshow Maker & Creator averages 4.2 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do InShot or Slideshow Maker & Creator have ads?

InShot shows ads; Slideshow Maker & Creator does not.

### Which is updated more often, InShot or Slideshow Maker & Creator?

InShot ships an update fortnightly, and Slideshow Maker & Creator monthly. Most recently, InShot was updated on September 25, 2026 and Slideshow Maker & Creator on September 1, 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.*