# InShot vs Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor

The clearest difference is rating: InShot at 4.8 against Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor's 4.4. InShot also leads on ratings volume (2.5M vs 427) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InShot sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor sells 3 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 427, 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 78% of Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor's.

InShot ships an update fortnightly, Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** | [4.4 (427 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbnail-maker-studio-editor/id1433849802/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 427 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 78.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 252 MB | 254 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) | [Polymath Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072350394) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #33 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


### Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbnail-maker-studio-editor/id1433849802)

Easily create custom video thumbnails for your YouTube channel with a variety of templates, backgrounds, fonts, and stickers. Enhance your visuals with professional filters and unique design elements to make your videos stand out.

**Highlights:** Customizable templates, 1000+ backgrounds, 100+ typography fonts, Popular stickers, Professional filters, Add shapes and curves

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThumbnailMaker Premium Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Thumbnail Maker PremiumMonthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Thumbnail Maker Life Time | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient thumbnail creation
- 💡 Helpful for YouTube/social media
- 🎨 Good editing tools and features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 💤 Slow performance and loading issues
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔒 Saving/exporting problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing 'My Projects'
- Inability to save or export thumbnails
- Text input issues and glitches
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Cut-out and sticker maker
- Better text editing tools
- Improved stability and reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

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

### Is Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor free?

Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, InShot or Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor?

InShot is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor averages 4.4 from 427 ratings.

### Do InShot or Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor have ads?

Both InShot and Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, InShot or Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor?

InShot ships an update fortnightly, and Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor every 8 days. Most recently, InShot was updated on September 25, 2026 and Thumbnail Maker Studio Editor on September 24, 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.*