# InShot vs Boomerang Loop Maker

The clearest difference is ads: Boomerang Loop Maker at none against InShot's shown. InShot's advantage is ratings volume (2.5M vs 38) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). 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 Boomerang Loop Maker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InShot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InShot has 2.5M ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two.

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, Boomerang Loop Maker weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InShot | Boomerang Loop Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inshot-video-editor/id997362197/reviews)** | [4.6 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boomerang-loop-maker/id6642714106/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5M** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 86.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | — |
| Size | 252 MB | 104 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) | [Gurjeet Kaur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763680869) |

## What reviewers say

### InShot

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

**Currently charting:** #26 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


### Boomerang Loop Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boomerang-loop-maker/id6642714106)

Transform videos into creative masterpieces with this app. Craft perfect loops, add music, adjust speed, and apply filters to make your videos stand out. Share your creations instantly with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Create stunning video loops, Add music from your library, Adjust video speed, Precise video trimming, Apply filters and effects, Customize video layouts, Easy sharing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InShot free?

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

### Is Boomerang Loop Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InShot or Boomerang Loop Maker?

InShot is rated higher. InShot averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.5M ratings, while Boomerang Loop Maker averages 4.6 from 38 ratings.

### Do InShot or Boomerang Loop Maker have ads?

InShot shows ads; Boomerang Loop Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, InShot or Boomerang Loop Maker?

InShot ships an update every 2 weeks, and Boomerang Loop Maker weekly. Most recently, InShot was updated on November 1, 2026 and Boomerang Loop Maker on October 30, 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.*