Best Stories Edit Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Out of 248+ stories edit apps on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Stories Edit Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Unfold: Reels & Story MakerUnfold: Reels & Story MakerFree4.9★ (159K)YesYesNov 2026
2StoriesEdit - Stories LayoutsStoriesEdit - Stories LayoutsFree4.1★ (445)NoYesOct 2026
3Story Art: Story & Reels MakerStory Art: Story & Reels MakerFree4.8★ (3.3K)YesYesNov 2026
4Instories: AI Photo & VideoInstories: AI Photo & VideoFree4.7★ (47K)NoYesNov 2026
5Clay – Story Templates FramesClay – Story Templates FramesFree4.7★ (15K)NoYesNov 2026
6Edits: Video EditorEdits: Video EditorFree4.8★ (103K)YesYesNov 2026
7Muse: Reels Video EditorMuse: Reels Video EditorFree4.6★ (4.3K)NoYesNov 2026
8Graphionica: Insta Story MakerGraphionica: Insta Story MakerFree4.8★ (780)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Stories Edit

Unfold: Reels & Story Maker#1

Unfold: Reels & Story Maker by Squarespace, Inc.

For Instagram Posts & Collage
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.9😐(159K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#99in Photo & Video
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Create stunning social media content with award-winning templates and editing tools. Build a mobile-first website to monetize your creativity and grow your audience. Offers free features for everyday storytellers and premium options for professionals.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Aesthetically pleasing templates
  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🚀 Quick story creation
  • 💡 Unique and creative layouts
  • 🚀 Seamless Instagram integration

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable video handling
  • 🐛 Quality loss on exported images
  • 🔒 Paid features locked behind subscription
  • 🐛 Inconsistent user experience
StoriesEdit - Stories Layouts#2

StoriesEdit - Stories Layouts by Planogram, Inc

IG Snap TikTok Story Templates
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.1😞(445 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily create and customize social media content with over 300 designer story templates. Add text, shapes, stickers, and adjust backgrounds to match your brand. Resize designs for various platforms and share directly or save to your device.

What We Love

  • 💡 Lots of free customization options
  • 🚀 Easy to use and create stories
  • 👍 Beautiful and on-trend templates

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Paid subscription not recognized by app
  • 👎 Limited color/element customization
  • 💤 Slow and unresponsive at times
Story Art: Story & Reels Maker#3

Story Art: Story & Reels Maker by 青山 林

Story, Reels & Highlight Cover
Worth Considering
🎨 Graphics & Design
4.8😞(3.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create stunning Instagram stories and reels with a vast library of templates, filters, and text animations. Enhance your profile with custom highlight covers and unique effects. This app offers tools to make your content stand out and gain more engagement.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Lots of options
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Creativity-boosting
  • 👍 Helpful customer service
  • 👍 Lifetime subscription honored

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Freezing/crashing issues
  • 🐛 Restoration of previous purchases not working
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 💰 Deceptive business practices

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FAQ about Stories Edit

What are the best stories edit apps for iPhone?
Unfold: Reels & Story Maker tops our stories edit apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 159K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top stories edit apps we rank are free to download, including Unfold: Reels & Story Maker and StoriesEdit - Stories Layouts.
Unfold: Reels & Story Maker shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ stories edit apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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