# InShot vs Video Editor ®

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Video Editor ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1571649399/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 59.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 145 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) | [MK Apps Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523050331) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Free · Photo & Video, #53 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


### Video Editor ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1571649399)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Editor with Pro Features | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Star Studio Editor Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Editor & Maker by MK | $7.99 | per month |
| Video Editor Premium for Year | $9.99 | per year |
| AI Video Editor & Video Up | $19.99 | per year |
| Reels Maker Pro Video Editor | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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