# InShot vs Video Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InShot at 86% against Video Editor's 38%. InShot also leads on ratings volume (2.5M vs 140) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Video Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InShot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 140, 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 38% of Video Editor's.

InShot ships an update fortnightly, Video Editor weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 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)** | [4.5 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-video-maker/id1574629233/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 140 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) | [Pranav Virk](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794984620) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Photo & Video, #55 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-video-maker/id1574629233)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for creating and editing videos on mobile devices. It provides powerful editing functions, a vast library of creative assets, and various canvas and saving options to enhance your video projects.

**Highlights:** Powerful video editing functions, Massive material library, Adjust video parameters, Add animations and masks, Video splitting and trimming, Abundant resources for creativity, Multiple canvas sizes and backgrounds

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium  1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Video Editor Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Permanent | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use for beginners
- 👍 Good editing tools
- 👍 Useful for basic needs
- 👍 Fun to use
- 👍 Lightweight and practical

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Many features are paid
- 💸 Subscription required for basic functions
- 💸 Not worth the cost
- 💸 Ads are intrusive
- 💸 Limited free version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Videos not saving
- App closes automatically during editing
- Audio disappears from uploaded videos
- Lagging and slow performance

**Requested features**

- Allow adding downloaded music
- Remove ads for pro users
- Unlock all features in next update
- Add tutorial for app usage
- Improve search functionality for music


## 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 4.5 from 140 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 weekly. Most recently, InShot was updated on November 6, 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.*