# InShot vs Reel Maker

The clearest difference is monetization model: InShot at free with in-app purchases against Reel Maker's subscription. InShot also leads on ratings volume (2.5M vs 8.4K) and review sentiment (86% vs 70%). Reel Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Reel Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 8.4K, 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 70% of Reel Maker's.

InShot ships an update fortnightly, Reel Maker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Reel Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** | [4.7 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reel-maker/id1615270924/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 8.4K |
| Positive reviews | **86.1% of reviews** | 70.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) | [Video Bakery Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539347710) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Free · Photo & Video, #58 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


### Reel Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reel-maker/id1615270924)

Create engaging video reels and stories for social media with this intuitive editor. Access a vast library of music, templates, and effects to enhance your clips. Export in high quality without watermarks.

**Highlights:** Reels Templates, Trim & Custom Transitions, +250,000 Music Songs, Stock Photos & Videos, Add Texts & GIFs, High-quality Effects & Overlays, High Quality 4K Export, No Watermark

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reel Maker | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| UNLIMITED REELS! | $3.99 | per month |
| Reel Maker | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| UNLIMITED REELS! | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Reel Maker | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| UNLIMITED REELS! | $9.99 | per month |
| UNLIMITED REELS! | $39.99 | per year |
| UNLIMITED REELS! | $49.99 | per year |
| 120 AI Reels Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 400 AI Reels Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great selection of effects and music
- 🚀 Efficient reel creation
- 💡 Helpful for business content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Unreliable saving and exporting
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Encoding errors
- Music not loading properly
- Text placement issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to record directly in the app
- Longer reel duration
- Improved video trimming and editing tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

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

### Is Reel Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InShot or Reel Maker?

InShot is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Reel Maker averages 4.7 from 8.4K ratings.

### Do InShot or Reel Maker have ads?

InShot shows ads; Reel Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, InShot or Reel Maker?

InShot ships an update fortnightly, and Reel Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, InShot was updated on November 9, 2026 and Reel Maker on November 9, 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.*