# InShot vs Video Editor Effects

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InShot at 86% against Video Editor Effects's 13%. InShot also leads on ratings volume (2.5M vs 875) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Video Editor Effects's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Effects sells 2 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 875, 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 13% of Video Editor Effects's.

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, Video Editor Effects every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Video Editor Effects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** | [4.6 (875 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-effects/id1564639090/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 875 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 13.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 252 MB | 23 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) | [Capcut Pte. Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564639092) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Free · Photo & Video, #58 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 Effects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-effects/id1564639090)

Create professional-quality videos with a comprehensive suite of editing tools. Add music from a vast library, apply unique filters and effects, and customize with stickers and fonts. Export in high resolution for instant social media sharing.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use editing tools (cut, rotate, flip, trim), Dedicated royalty-free music library, High-quality export up to 4K resolution, Custom stickers and fonts, Handcrafted filters and effects

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🤗 Helps a lot in projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires payment to export videos
- 🤔 Lacks features compared to CapCut
- 🙁 Poor music selection
- 😡 Frustrating user experience
- 🤯 Crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to select text timeline
- Reverse feature not working
- Crashes when trying to edit on Mac
- No option to remove video background

**Requested features**

- Add more effects and editing tools
- Improve music library and quality
- Make the app free to use without paywalls
- Provide better support for file management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

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

### Is Video Editor Effects free?

Video Editor Effects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

InShot is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Video Editor Effects averages 4.6 from 875 ratings.

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

InShot shows ads; Video Editor Effects does not.

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

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Video Editor Effects every 6 days. Most recently, InShot was updated on November 1, 2026 and Video Editor Effects on October 30, 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.*