# InShot vs Thumbnail Maker For YouTube

The clearest difference is monetization model: InShot at free with in-app purchases against Thumbnail Maker For YouTube's subscription. InShot also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (2.5M vs 3K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InShot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Thumbnail Maker For YouTube sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 3K, 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 72% of Thumbnail Maker For YouTube's.

InShot ships an update fortnightly, Thumbnail Maker For YouTube every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Thumbnail Maker For YouTube |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** | [4.4 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbnail-maker-for-youtube/id1567516089/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 71.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) | [Flying Pigeons LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551467664) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Photo & Video, #62 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Create professional-looking videos and photos with a suite of AI-powered editing tools. Easily add captions, enhance visuals, remove backgrounds, and apply effects. Perfect for social media, business, or personal projects.

**Highlights:** AI-powered auto captions and speech-to-text, Video trimming, merging, and speed control, AI photo enhancement and background removal, Collage maker with customizable layouts, Add text, stickers, music, and voiceovers, Keyframe animation and smart tracking, Chroma key and picture-in-picture effects

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 - 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 For YouTube

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbnail-maker-for-youtube/id1567516089)

Design eye-catching thumbnails and banners for your YouTube videos. Customize with templates, text, fonts, colors, and animated overlays. Enhance your content with trending stickers.

**Highlights:** Create custom thumbnails, Use pre-made templates, Add text with custom fonts and colors, Adjust thumbnail covers, Add animated overlays, Use trending stickers

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for YouTubers
- 🎨 Good variety of templates
- 💰 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited options without subscription
- 🔁 Constant requests to rate the app
- 🔌 Lots of ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Thumbnail templates resetting
- Slow loading times
- Inability to save work

**Requested features**

- More gaming-related templates
- Ability to upload own images
- Better editing controls
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

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

### Is Thumbnail Maker For YouTube free?

Thumbnail Maker For YouTube is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, InShot or Thumbnail Maker For YouTube?

InShot is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Thumbnail Maker For YouTube averages 4.4 from 3K ratings.

### Do InShot or Thumbnail Maker For YouTube have ads?

Both InShot and Thumbnail Maker For YouTube show ads.

### Which is updated more often, InShot or Thumbnail Maker For YouTube?

InShot ships an update fortnightly, and Thumbnail Maker For YouTube every 2 weeks. Most recently, InShot was updated on November 8, 2026 and Thumbnail Maker For YouTube on November 7, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*