# InShot vs Intro Maker

InShot and Intro Maker both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of InShot's written reviews are positive against 0% of Intro Maker's. InShot also leads on ratings volume (2.5M vs 6) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). Intro 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Intro Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InShot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.7. 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 0% of Intro Maker's.

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, Intro Maker every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Intro Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intro-maker-text-beat/id6478076101/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 252 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) | [Vignesh Viswanathan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687983437) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Photo & Video, #58 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


### Intro Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intro-maker-text-beat/id6478076101)

Effortlessly create engaging lyric videos synced to music. Simply add your text, select a track, and let the app generate a beat-synced video. Further customize with media and animations for social media growth.

**Highlights:** Automated video generation, Music beat synchronization, Text script input, Media and animation customization, High-quality video content, Social media growth focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| One time deal | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

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

### Is Intro Maker free?

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

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

InShot is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Intro Maker averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do InShot or Intro Maker have ads?

InShot shows ads; Intro Maker does not.

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

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Intro Maker every 8 days. Most recently, InShot was updated on October 26, 2026 and Intro Maker on October 24, 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.*