Comparison

InShot vs Video Editor ®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

InShot

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
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InShot: Video Editor & Photo Editor for Every Moment. Create stunning videos and photos with easy-to-use editing tools and powerful AI features. Whether you're making daily vlogs, birthday or anniversary videos, creating content for social media, or growing your small business, InShot makes it easy to bring your ideas to life and share them with the world. [AI Tools] - Auto Captions. Generate subtitles and captions with AI speech-to-text tool. - Bilingual Subtitles. Create bilingual subtitles to make your videos accessible to a wider audience. - AI Speech. Turn text into natural-sounding speech with AI Text to Speech and AI Voice Generator. - AI Cut. Automatically remove silence, filler words, and breath sounds to make video editing faster and easier. - Video & Photo Enhance. Improve the quality of your photos and videos for sharper, clearer results. - AI Effects. Experience the magic of AI with instant presets that elevate your images and videos in just one tap. - Auto Background Removal. Remove backgrounds from photos and videos with one tap. - Voice Enhance. Enhance voice clarity and reduce background noise. - Auto Adjust. Instantly enhance your images and videos with one-tap. [Video Editing] - Trim & Merge. Trim, split, and merge video clips with ease. - Reverse. Reverse videos and create unique playback effects. - Speed Control. Speed up or slow down videos from 0.1x to 100x, with speed curves and speed ramping. - Text & Stickers. Add text, emoji, and InShot-exclusive stickers with a wide range of fonts, styles, and text templates. Import your own fonts locally. - Music & Voice. Add music, sound effects, voice-overs, and voice effects in various styles. - Keyframe Animation. Add custom keyframe animations to clips and adjust settings over time. - Slow Motion. Create smooth slow-motion videos with speed curves. - Chroma Key. Remove specific colors from videos and create green screen effects. - Picture-in-Picture. Layer multiple videos to create multi-layered videos. - Stabilizer. Stabilize shaky footage for smoother, steadier videos. - Smart tracking. Make stickers/text move seamlessly in sync with your tracking object motion, adding dynamic flair to your videos. [AI Photo Editor] - Blur the background easily. - 1000+ stickers, stylish text, and creative doodles. - AI Enhance. Turn blurry photos into HD with AI Photo Enhancer. - AI Cutout. Remove BG with pixel-level precision. - AI Remove. Instantly erase unwanted objects or passersby for a clean, perfect shot. - Al Light. Use flash to brighten photos, backlight to enhance portraits, or hair light for extra shine. [Collage Maker] - Easy-to-use photo grid collage maker. Up to 20 photos and 500+ customizable layouts. - Freestyle Collage. Create scrapbooks with one-tap AI Cutout, outlines, and beautiful backgrounds. - Create seamless collages with AI Blend. - AI subtitle detection in Captions stitch mode. - High-quality pic stitch in horizontal/vertical way. [Filters, Effects & Transitions] - Cinematic Filters. Add a cinematic look with a wide range of filters. - Visual Effects. Add creative effects like Glitch, Clone, Fade, Noise, Beats, and more. - Transitions. Combine clips with smooth and seamless transitions. [Share] - High video output resolution. Now InShot support save in 4K, 60fps. - Share to social apps, like YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc. [Terms of Use] https://inshot.cc/terms/terms.html [Privacy Policy] https://inshot.cc/terms/privacy_policy.html Feel free to contact us: inshot.ios@inshot.com, your feedback and suggestions are important to us! For more InShot news and tutorials, follow us on YouTube @InShot Video Editor. [Disclaimer]: InShot is not affiliated, associated, sponsored, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter.

About

Video Editor ®

Easily transform your videos with a comprehensive suite of editing tools. Merge clips, add music, customize with text and stickers, and apply professional color grading. Create social media-ready content with ease.

Highlights
  • Seamless clip merging
  • Add music and audio effects
  • Social media-ready orientations
  • Text, stickers, and media customization
  • Professional color grading
  • Green screen effects
  • Precision trimming and splitting
Features
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Transform Your Videos with Video Editor – The Ultimate Video Editing Experience! Are you ready to elevate your video content to the next level? Whether you’re an aspiring influencer, a social media enthusiast, or just someone who loves creating memorable videos, Video Editor is here to turn your vision into reality. Packed with powerful features and intuitive tools, our app is designed to make professional video editing accessible and fun. Download now and discover the endless possibilities! Key Features: Seamless Clip Merging Combine multiple clips effortlessly into one smooth video. Create stunning montages, highlight reels, or just piece together your favorite moments with our easy-to-use merging tool. Add Music & Audio Effects Enhance your videos with a vast library of music tracks and sound effects. Adjust the volume, add audio effects, and sync your soundtrack perfectly with your visuals to create a captivating experience. Social Media-Ready Orientations Get your content noticed across all platforms! Change your video orientation to fit Instagram Stories, YouTube, or any other social media format with just a few taps. Customize with Text, Stickers, & Media Express yourself with customizable text overlays, trendy stickers, and additional media. Personalize your videos to reflect your style and make your content stand out. Professional Color Grading & Adjustments Bring your footage to life with advanced color grading tools. Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and more to give your videos a cinematic look. Green Screen Magic Take your creativity to new heights with our green screen feature. Easily replace backgrounds, add exciting new elements, and transport your videos to any setting you imagine. Precision Trimming & Splitting Trim and split your clips with precision. Remove unwanted sections, focus on key moments, and seamlessly edit your footage to get the perfect cut every time. Speed Control & Opacity Adjustments Play with speed effects to create dramatic slow-motion or fast-paced sequences. Adjust the opacity to blend scenes or highlight key elements in your video. Stunning Blur Effects Add depth and focus to your videos with our blur effects. Create professional-looking bokeh backgrounds or emphasize specific areas with customizable blur. Instagram Stories & YouTube Templates Save time and effort with our pre-designed templates for Instagram Stories and YouTube. Easily add text, media, and effects to make your posts look polished and engaging. Why Choose Video Editor? - User-Friendly Interface: Enjoy a sleek and intuitive design that makes video editing a breeze, even if you’re a beginner. - High-Quality Output: Export your videos in stunning HD quality, ensuring they look their best on any device or platform. - Regular Updates: We’re always adding new features and improvements to keep your editing experience fresh and exciting. - Community Support: Join our vibrant community of creators. Share tips, get inspiration, and connect with fellow video enthusiasts. Subscription Details: Video Editor by MK offers premium features through auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account upon confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your account settings. For more details on managing subscriptions, visit: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 Privacy Policy: https://videoeditor.mkapps.app/VideoEditorMK/terms/privacy Terms of Use: https://videoeditor.mkapps.app/VideoEditorMK/terms/terms Ready to Create Amazing Videos? Download Video Editor now and unlock your creative potential! Transform your raw footage into polished masterpieces with just a few taps. Your next viral video is just a download away!

Screenshots

InShot4 screens
Video Editor ®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Video Editor ® at none against InShot's shown. InShot's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 60%) and ratings volume (2.5M vs 2.1K). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. InShot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Video Editor ® sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 2.1K, 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 60% of Video Editor ®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InShot ships an update fortnightly, Video Editor ® every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
InShot versus Video Editor ®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInShotVideo Editor ®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (2.5M ratings) — better4.6 (2.1K ratings)
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews — better59.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5M — better2.1K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#24 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size260 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHANTANU PTE. LTD.MK Apps Private Limited

Customer experience

InShot

All ratings2,521,079 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews7,499 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative9.3%

Video Editor ®

All ratings2,142 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive59.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative29.9%

User reviews

InShot

From 2.5M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💎 Excellent editing features
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient
  • 💎 Comprehensive video editing capabilities
  • 🤩 Impressive effects and transitions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Saving and conversion issues
  • 🐛 Glitchy performance and crashes
  • 🔒 Limited cloud/cross-device sync
  • 🔒 Restricted access to local media files
  • 🔒 Aggressive monetization tactics

Video Editor ®

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Excellent video editing capabilities
  • 🎨 Great for creating Instagram Reels
  • 🤩 Amazing for lifetime purchase
  • 🆓 Fantastic free editing app

Room to improve

  • 🙄 Limited features and templates
  • 🤦‍♀️ Inconvenient gallery view
  • 🤬 Misleading free option with watermarks
  • 🐛 Buggy with freezing issues
  • 🤷‍♂️ Lacking undo option

Bugs and requests

InShot

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Saved drafts randomly disappearing
  • Video/audio desynchronization issues
  • Crashes when editing long videos
  • Difficulty accessing local media files

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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 ®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Restoring videos not working properly
  • Editing workflow issues with previous videos
  • Exporting problems with videos disappearing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to record own voice
  • Expand photo/video limit
  • Implement landscape mode
  • Provide option to remove watermark
  • Add more backgrounds and templates

In-app purchases

10 purchases

InShot

Subscriptions3
  • InShot Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
  • InShot Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • InShot Pro - Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time7
  • Filter pack - CINEMA$1.99
  • Filter pack - SKIN$1.99
  • Video Effect - FORM Pack$1.99
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  • Remove ads$3.99
  • Transition pack - Power$3.99
  • Transition pack - Glitch$3.99
  • InShot Pro - Lifetime$49.99
6 purchases

Video Editor ®

Subscriptions5
  • Video Editor with Pro Features$0.997 Days
  • Video Star Studio Editor Pro3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Video Editor & Maker by MK3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Video Editor Premium for Year$9.991 Year
  • AI Video Editor & Video Up3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Reels Maker Pro Video Editor$24.99

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 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.
Do InShot or Video Editor ® have ads?
InShot shows ads; Video Editor ® does not.
Which is updated more often, InShot or Video Editor ®?
InShot ships an update fortnightly, and Video Editor ® every 3 weeks. Most recently, InShot was updated on November 5, 2026 and Video Editor ® on November 3, 2026.

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