# InShot vs Spring

The clearest difference is ratings volume: InShot at 2.5M against Spring's 1K. InShot also leads on chart position (#32 vs unranked) and review sentiment (86% vs 74%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InShot sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Spring sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for InShot against 4.7 for Spring. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of InShot's written reviews are positive against 74% of Spring's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Spring |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** | [4.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-video-editor/id6479623836/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **86.0% of reviews** | 74.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#32** | — |
| Size | 252 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SHANTANU PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619465920) | [KineMaster Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/794867411) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #32 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


### Spring

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spring-video-editor/id6479623836)

Easily create professional-looking videos with AI-powered tools for editing, captioning, and music selection. Offers templates for short-form content and supports high-resolution exports without watermarks.

**Highlights:** AI Auto Captions, AI Text-to-Speech, AI Music Match, AI Magic Removal, Short-form Video Templates, 4K Video Export, No Watermarks

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Spring's Premium(Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| Spring's Premium(Annual) | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good alternative to CapCut
- 💡 Useful features like no watermark
- 🤩 Great for short video editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with exporting/saving videos
- 🤔 Lacks some advanced features compared to KineMaster
- 💰 Paid subscription required for longer videos
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent template approval process

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to delete internal audio
- Rejected templates for unclear reasons
- Premium features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to extract audio from videos
- Improve layer and animation tools
- Expand font and transition options
- Provide better integration with KineMaster accounts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

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

### Is Spring free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InShot or Spring?

InShot is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Spring averages 4.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do InShot or Spring have ads?

Both InShot and Spring show ads.

### Which is updated more often, InShot or Spring?

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spring every 2 weeks. Most recently, InShot was updated on September 28, 2026 and Spring on September 28, 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.*