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Best Making Movies Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our making movies list covers 249+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Making Movies Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1iMovieiMovieFree4.4★ (321K)NoNoNov 2026
2Splice - Video Editor & MakerSplice - Video Editor & MakerFree4.6★ (431K)NoYesNov 2026
3Video FX: Movie Clip EditorVideo FX: Movie Clip EditorFree4.4★ (15K)NoYesNov 2026
4Stop Motion StudioStop Motion StudioFree4.6★ (82K)NoYesNov 2026
5Cinefuse: AI Movie MakerCinefuse: AI Movie MakerFree4.9★ (29)NoYesOct 2026
6CineOrbit Movies InfoCineOrbit Movies InfoFree—YesNoNov 2026
7MoviezBox - Movies & ShowsMoviezBox - Movies & ShowsFree2.3★ (3)NoYesOct 2026
8Indy Film SlateIndy Film SlateFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Making Movies

iMovie#1

iMovie by Apple

Turn videos into movie magic
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.4😊(321K ratings)
Free
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Easily create stunning Hollywood-style trailers and beautiful movies with intuitive gestures and streamlined design. Features like Magic Movies and Storyboards simplify video creation, while advanced tools allow for detailed editing and effects.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎥 Great for making movies and trailers
  • 💻 Works well on both mobile and desktop
  • 🎨 Lots of creative features and effects

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🗂️ Takes up a lot of storage space
  • 🔇 Limited music/audio options
  • 🔍 Difficult to find and delete old projects
Splice - Video Editor & Maker#2

Splice - Video Editor & Maker by BENDING SPOONS OPERATIONS SPA

Editing movie and music videos
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.6😐(431K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#17in Photo & Video
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Create professional-looking videos on your mobile device with intuitive editing tools. Easily trim clips, add effects like slow motion and Chroma Key, and customize soundtracks with royalty-free music or your own audio. Share your creations directly to social media platforms or save them to your camera roll.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 🎨 Variety of editing tools
  • 🎶 Good music selection
  • 💡 Allows video and photo editing

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy performance
  • 🔒 Paywall for basic features
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate
  • 🔇 Audio issues
Video FX: Movie Clip Editor#3

Video FX: Movie Clip Editor by Whistle Studios LLC

Film Creator & Special Effects
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
4.4😐(15K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily transform your videos into cinematic masterpieces with a variety of special effects and music. Apply stunning animations, filters, and sound effects with just a tap, no professional editing skills required. Perfect for social media, this app simplifies video creation for any occasion.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Cool effects
  • 👍 Great for making videos
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Lots of features

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Paywall for many features
  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Inaccurate effect placement
  • 🐛 Saving issues
  • 🔋 Excessive ads

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FAQ about Making Movies

What are the best making movies apps for iPhone?
iMovie tops our making movies apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 321K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top making movies apps we rank are free to download, including iMovie and Splice - Video Editor & Maker.
iMovie has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ making movies apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.