# InShot vs Video Editor · ·

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InShot at 86% against Video Editor · ·'s 38%. InShot also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (2.5M vs 76). Video Editor · ·'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InShot sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Video Editor · · asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 76, 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 · · monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 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)** | [4.4 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1600460887/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | **85.9% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 252 MB | 43 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) | [IAPPTECHNOLOGIES LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441601973) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Photo & Video, #60 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 · ·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1600460887)

Easily reduce the file size of your videos without sacrificing quality or resolution. This tool helps optimize device storage and data usage, allowing for quick sharing across various social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Compress videos without quality loss, Resize videos for storage optimization, Convert videos to MP4, MOV, M4V, User-friendly interface, Fast video compression, Direct sharing to social media

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## 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 no in-app purchases.

### 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 4.4 from 76 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 · · monthly. Most recently, InShot was updated on September 25, 2026 and Video Editor · · on September 11, 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.*