# InShot vs Quick Video Editor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quick Video Editor at none against InShot's 11. Quick Video Editor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). InShot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 34 months) and ratings volume (2.5M vs 1). On price, ads 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. Quick Video Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Quick Video Editor 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, Quick Video Editor every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Quick Video Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-video-editor/id1470027837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 252 MB | 21 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) | [Patel Darshan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487427494) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #34 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


### Quick Video Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-video-editor/id1470027837)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for editing and enhancing videos. Easily crop, add watermarks, compress, and convert videos to GIFs or audio. Create slideshows from photos, merge clips, and adjust playback speed for dynamic effects.

**Highlights:** Crop video, Add watermark, Compress video, Extract photo from video, Video to GIF, Video to audio, Slow/Fast motion, Merge videos, Photo to video

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

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

### Is Quick Video Editor free?

Quick Video Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Quick Video Editor is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Quick Video Editor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both InShot and Quick Video Editor show ads.

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

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Quick Video Editor every 34 months. Most recently, InShot was updated on September 26, 2026 and Quick Video Editor on June 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.*