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Best Short Film Maker Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated September 2026

Whether you're new to short film maker or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 250+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Short Film Maker Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1iMovieiMovieFree4.4★ (303K)NoNoSep 2026
2CapCut: Photo & Video EditorCapCut: Photo & Video EditorFree4.6★ (1.1M)NoYesSep 2026
3AI HD Movie Maker - ScriptlyAI HD Movie Maker - ScriptlyFree4.5★ (903)NoYesSep 2026
4InShot - Video EditorInShot - Video EditorFree4.8★ (2.5M)YesYesSep 2026
5Mafa Short FilmMafa Short FilmFree—NoYesAug 2026
6Slate: Film Your StorySlate: Film Your StoryFree—NoYesSep 2026
7Video FX: Movie Clip EditorVideo FX: Movie Clip EditorFree4.4★ (15K)NoYesSep 2026
8Tempo - Music Video MakerTempo - Music Video MakerFree4.7★ (144K)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Short Film Maker

iMovie#1

iMovie by Apple

Turn videos into movie magic
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.4😊(303K 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
CapCut: Photo & Video Editor#2

CapCut: Photo & Video Editor by Bytedance Pte. Ltd

Video maker with music
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.6😊(1.1M ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#1in Photo & Video
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Create professional-looking videos with a wide range of editing tools, including advanced features like keyframe animation, chroma key, and stabilization. Add text, effects, music, and auto-generated captions to make your content stand out on social media.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Beginner-friendly
  • 🚀 Efficient editing
  • 👍 Extensive effects and templates
  • 🚀 Fast rendering
  • 👍 Customizable text and animations

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 🐛 Glitchy behavior
  • 💰 Excessive monetization
  • 🐛 Unreliable storage management
  • 🐛 Buggy audio/video synchronization

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FAQ about Short Film Maker

What are the best short film maker apps for iPhone?
iMovie tops our short film maker apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 303K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top short film maker apps we rank are free to download, including iMovie and CapCut: Photo & Video Editor.
iMovie has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ short film maker apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
You can create Hollywood-style trailers and beautiful movies. The app offers features like Magic Movies for instant video creation, Storyboards to guide your storytelling, and templates for professional-looking trailers.
Key features include applying themes, filters, and titles to your movies. You can also add advanced effects like picture-in-picture, green screen, and split screen. Soundtracks automatically adjust to your video length, and you can add sound effects, music, and narration.