# InShot vs Video Editor ·

InShot and Video Editor · both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of InShot's written reviews are positive against 31% of Video Editor ·'s. InShot also leads on ratings volume (2.5M vs 218K) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for InShot against 4.7 for Video Editor ·. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 218K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of InShot's written reviews are positive against 31% of Video Editor ·'s.

InShot ships an update fortnightly, Video Editor · monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## 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)** | [4.7 (218K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1438312320/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 218K |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 30.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | #177 |
| Size | 252 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) | [Luni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274051421) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Photo & Video, #55 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/id1438312320)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #201 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create and edit videos with music, text, and stickers. This app allows you to combine multiple videos or pictures, adjust formats, add transitions, and export your creations to social media or your device. It's a powerful tool for making engaging video projects.

**Highlights:** Create projects from videos/pictures, Adjust video format, cut, speed, volume, Insert transition effects, Add music or voices, Incorporate filters, emoticons, texts, Record and share creations

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium : 1 week | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium : 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium : 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium : 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium : 1 month 12.99 | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium : 1 month 12.99 | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium : 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium : 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium : 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium : 1 year (NT) | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium : 1 year | $69.99 | per year |
| Export | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick video editing
- 💡 Useful built-in music and effects
- 👍 Simple and easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Inability to remove watermark without subscription
- 🔋 Slow exporting and saving process
- 👎 Limited customization and editing options

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving or exporting properly
- Editing tools and features not working as expected
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with certain devices and iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to use own music and audio
- Improve video export and saving functionality
- Expand editing tools and effects
- Fix issues with video playback and loading


## 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 4.7 from 218K ratings.

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

Both InShot and Video Editor · show ads.

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

InShot ships an update fortnightly, and Video Editor · monthly. Most recently, InShot was updated on September 24, 2026 and Video Editor · on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, InShot or Video Editor ·?

InShot currently peaks at #28 in the App Store charts, and Video Editor · at #177. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*