# InShot vs Pause Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: InShot at 86% against Pause Camera's 30%. InShot also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (2.5M vs 199). Pause Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 Pause Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InShot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 199, 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 30% of Pause Camera's.

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, Pause Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Pause Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** | [4.3 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-camera-video-recorder/id6476220688/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 199 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 30.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 252 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #22 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


### Pause Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-camera-video-recorder/id6476220688)

This app allows you to record videos by pausing and resuming at any point, enabling you to stitch together multiple clips into a cohesive story. Its intuitive interface and editing tools help you refine footage and showcase creativity.

**Highlights:** Pause and resume recording, Stitch multiple clips together, Intuitive editing interface, Merge individual clips, Enhance storytelling

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pause Camera Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well good app
- 👍 Amazing app
- 👍 Really good app
- 👍 Pretty good game
- 👍 Great premium functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Must pay to save
- 👎 Ransom to get footage
- 👎 Cannot download clips
- 👎 Cannot trim clips
- 👎 No video rotation

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot save creation without paying
- Must pay ransom to get footage
- Cannot download clips
- Cannot trim clips
- No video rotation option

**Requested features**

- Ability to switch camera during recording pause
- Automatic project saving
- Automatic save to camera roll after done


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

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

### Is Pause Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InShot or Pause Camera?

InShot is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Pause Camera averages 4.3 from 199 ratings.

### Do InShot or Pause Camera have ads?

InShot shows ads; Pause Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, InShot or Pause Camera?

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pause Camera weekly. Most recently, InShot was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pause Camera on October 30, 2026.

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