# InShot vs Slideshow Maker

The clearest difference is update cadence: InShot at fortnightly against Slideshow Maker's every 4 months. InShot also leads on ratings volume (2.5M vs 6) and chart position (#28 vs unranked). Slideshow Maker's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InShot sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Slideshow Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Slideshow Maker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of Slideshow Maker's.

InShot ships an update fortnightly, Slideshow Maker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Slideshow Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-video-editor/id1615408511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#28** | — |
| Size | 252 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) | [Sara Fernandez de Cordoba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791520074) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #28 Top Free · Photo & Video, #56 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


### Slideshow Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slideshow-maker-video-editor/id1615408511)

Easily create animated slideshow videos from your photos and clips. Add music, text, stickers, and effects to tell your story. Edit videos with various tools like speed adjustments, transitions, and aspect ratio changes.

**Highlights:** Create animated slideshow videos, Add music, text, and stickers, Merge and trim video clips, Adjust video speed and aspect ratio, Apply photo filters and color adjustments, Add transition effects between clips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Backgrounds and Stickers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Transitions | $2.99 | one-time |
| Time tool | $2.99 | one-time |
| Video Resizing Options | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Photo Editor | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unblock Music | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full access | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

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

### Is Slideshow Maker free?

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

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

Slideshow Maker is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Slideshow Maker averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do InShot or Slideshow Maker have ads?

Both InShot and Slideshow Maker show ads.

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

InShot ships an update fortnightly, and Slideshow Maker every 4 months. Most recently, InShot was updated on September 24, 2026 and Slideshow Maker on September 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.*