# InShot vs AVM.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InShot at 86% against AVM.'s 0%. InShot also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). AVM.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). 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. AVM. asks for nothing beyond the download.

InShot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of AVM.'s.

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, AVM. every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | AVM. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avm/id1520011604/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 252 MB | 12 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) | [Kobi Snir](https://appshunter.io/developer/393343394) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Photo & Video, #54 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


### AVM.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avm/id1520011604)

Easily add music to your photos and videos. Select media from your device, choose audio from iCloud or iTunes, and adjust the track. You can also reverse videos with a single tap.

**Highlights:** Add music to photos/videos, Select music from iCloud/iTunes, Adjust audio track, Reverse videos, Save edited media

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

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

### Is AVM. free?

AVM. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, InShot or AVM.?

InShot is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while AVM. averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do InShot or AVM. have ads?

Both InShot and AVM. show ads.

### Which is updated more often, InShot or AVM.?

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, and AVM. every 4 months. Most recently, InShot was updated on October 29, 2026 and AVM. on October 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.*