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Splice

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Splice is a video editing app praised for its ease of use and powerful features, but recent updates have shifted many core functionalities behind an expensive subscription paywall, leading to widespread user frustration and data loss.

4.6★ lifetime (425,450) Free + in-app purchases since 2010 by Bending Spoons Apps ApS updated 0.1 mo ago recent negative 24% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Pricing & Paywall Stability & Bugs Ease of Use Feature Limitations Account & Syncing
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.6★ lifetime average

Splice is a video editing app that has garnered a loyal user base for its intuitive interface and robust editing capabilities. However, recent changes have moved many previously free features, including exporting and project saves, behind a subscription, causing significant backlash and reports of lost projects and technical issues.

What users like

  • Easy to use and beginner-friendly for video editingR6R16R20R27
  • Offers good editing tools and features for various social media platformsR10R11R12R15
  • Music selection is generally well-receivedR19

What users complain about

  • Many basic features, including exporting videos and saving projects, are now behind an expensive subscription paywallR1R2R4R29
  • Frequent crashes, glitches, and errors lead to lost projects and unsaved workR34R35R83R106
  • Subscription pricing is considered very expensive, with weekly options costing around $10 and annual plans seeing significant price increasesR29R102R109R123
  • Users report being charged for free trials without notification or difficulty obtaining refunds for accidental subscriptionsR102R115R147R160
  • Lack of cross-device project syncing and account managementR9R299R331
  • Limited font options and inability to add custom fontsR7
  • Issues with music loading from iTunes and copyright challenges for in-app music on platforms like YouTubeR13R42R295

Latest update · v4.28.67

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

Hey creators! We have a quick update on this bright day: this is just to ensure that everything will work smoothly when you will be creating your masterpieces. Have an amazing time, fellas!

Recurring themes

Pricing & Paywall negative
Many users are upset that features previously free, including basic editing and exporting, are now locked behind a very expensive subscription, often cited as $10 a week or high annual fees. There are also complaints about unexpected charges after free trials and difficulty with refunds.R1R2R4R29
Stability & Bugs negative
A significant number of users report frequent app crashes, glitches, and error messages, particularly during export or when trying to load projects. This often leads to lost work and frustration, directly contradicting the developer's vague update notes about ensuring smooth operation.R34R35R83R106
Ease of Use positive
Despite the issues, many users still praise Splice for being user-friendly, easy to learn, and effective for quick video edits, especially for beginners.R6R16R20R27
Feature Limitations negative
Reviewers note limitations such as restricted font options, difficulty with music imports, copyright issues with in-app music, and the inability to create text boxes directly within the app. Some also mention features not working as intended, like audio cleanup.R7R13R42R47
Account & Syncing negative
Users express frustration over the lack of a proper account system and the inability to sync projects across multiple devices (e.g., iPhone and iPad), leading to lost work or inability to continue projects on different devices.R9R299R331

Who it's for

Splice is for beginners or casual users who need an easy-to-use video editor for quick projects and are willing to pay a premium subscription for basic functionalities R6R27. It is not for users on a budget, those who expect free access to core features like exporting, or professionals who require stable performance and advanced features without constant crashes or paywalls R2R29R35.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, primarily due to the shift to a subscription model and associated technical issues. While the lifetime rating is high, the recent sentiment indicates a significant decline in user satisfaction. The developer's notes for the latest update are generic and do not address the specific issues raised by users, such as crashes or pricing changes.

Frequently asked

Is Splice free to use?
While Splice offers a free download, many basic features, including exporting videos and saving more than two projects, are now locked behind a paid subscription R2R29R48R65.
How much does Splice subscription cost?
The subscription is considered expensive, with weekly options around $10 and annual plans that have seen significant price increases R29R102R109R123.
Does Splice have issues with crashing or losing projects?
Yes, many recent reviews report frequent app crashes, glitches, and error messages, often resulting in lost projects and unsaved work R34R35R83R106.
Can I sync Splice projects across multiple devices?
No, users report that there is no apparent way to sync projects between devices like an iPhone and an iPad, even with the same Apple ID R9R299.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R6] 5/5 · US Love it!: A fun way to put videos together! Ive used it for professional and personal projects and it does not disappoint :)
  2. [R16] 5/5 · US Better than Edits: Been using for a while, it has all the basic editing tools I need and is user friendly. Way better than instagram’s edits, never had any issues with Splice!
  3. [R20] 5/5 · US Fav video editor: Love splice! My favorite video editor. So easy to use!
  4. [R27] 5/5 · US Easy to use: Nice easy to use app
  5. [R10] 5/5 · US Too perfect to be true!: I am. A Tour guide in Puerto Rico, there is a ton of competition, some of them professional and other with no credentials. But with technical knowledge. But this app, have put me on the Top. I can tell someone about my tour with a short video! And the best allow me to paste any song I want! The best investment I have done!
  6. [R11] 5/5 · US Nothing Better Than Splice: Splice has made it possible and affordable for me to create great content for all my social media platforms including my YouTube channels The Vinyl Record Mission and Cooking With Steve G along with my Instagram channels that go by The Record Mission Man and Cooking With Steve G. None of it possible without Splice!
  7. [R12] 5/5 · US 🤘: Great tool for editing!
  8. [R15] 5/5 · US Best Editing App: Best Editing App
  9. [R19] 5/5 · US Superb: Love this app! The music selection is perfect for my videos!
  10. [R1] 1/5 · US Garbage: Used to be free, updated to paid version and deleted all my videos, new music sucks too.
  11. [R2] 2/5 · US Have to pay to use: All these apps charge for basic features. It’s not great but could be worst. It’s alright.
  12. [R4] 1/5 · US WAS my go-to EDIT: I’ve had this editing app for years and over time it’s only gotten better. <- IS WHAT I WROTE but then after leaving the prompt I’m left with a subscription option when this app was free from the beginning? They were also loyal to their original users and told us that we won’t have to pay since we have been loyal to them since the beginning. I feel so betrayed, I can’t afford to
  13. [R29] 3/5 · US ExPeNsIvE: $10. For a WEEK. Bro. And a whole lot of features are behind that Paywall. For example; you can only have TWO videos in progress at a time. Which I guess isn't too bad if you think about it, but it's auful for me, as a bit of a scatterbrain. Lemme suggest something; make it like 1/4 of the price, which is still like &2.50ish, so you get your money's worth. Or, maybe do $10 a MONTH.
  14. [R34] 5/5 · US Spliced: App crashes non stop and deletes footage
  15. [R35] 3/5 · US Frequent crashes lose projects.: Cannot get responsive support. Frequent export problems. Support only contacts you after a negative review.
  16. [R83] 1/5 · US Never works: At the end of all my projects it never works so I spend days and hours working on something and it won’t let me access it! Extremely frustrating!
  17. [R106] 3/5 · US It’s ok.: It’s ok. But it crashes a lot always missing assists. That could have to do with my storage.
  18. [R102] 1/5 · US Scammed: They sent an offer saying 7 day free trial, then 9.99 a week. They just took 10 dollars out of my account, no free trial, what a scam
  19. [R109] 1/5 · US Price Increase: I love this app and have been using it for years. It’s simple to learn and best of all easy for a 70 year old man to use. However the yearly subscription increased by 50 dollars and that was just too much to pay. I don’t mind increases if done in moderation. So now I have regrettably cancelled my subscription and now use a similar app that is one third the price. I am truly di
  20. [R123] 1/5 · US Double the price?: Increase of price by double is ridiculous
  21. [R115] 1/5 · US Multiple charges for single account: I was being charged multiple times during my weekly subscription. A Google search showed me this isn’t uncommon and not to expect the company to help right the wrong.
  22. [R147] 1/5 · US Won’t refund $120 annual plan accidentally subscribed to: Didn’t cancel in time before the trial ended and they won’t issue refund. Also conveniently won’t notify you before the trial ends, so even if you aren’t a user, they will keep your money.
  23. [R160] 1/5 · US Do not fall for a free week trial: I was excited to try this video editor for free for a week. However, they advertised completely wrong. They charged my card $21 on week two. Meaning they charged my card for the week before (that was supposed to be free) and the current week. Do not fall for a free week’s trial, it’s a scam.
  24. [R9] 5/5 · US I have it on my iPhone and I like on my tablet: I really like the app. I have it on my iPhone . I want the same account on my iPhone and my tablet Can anyone help Thank,YOU EARL GRANT Sr Thank,You
  25. [R299] 3/5 · GB Linking devices: I downloaded Splice on a free trial on my iPhone to do a family video for my daughters baby shower. Really loved the versatility and ease of use in the app so I am keen to continue to a subscription. However, I have one reservation insofar as I have also downloaded the app to my iPad (using the same Appleid) but when I open the app in the iPad it does not show the project that I
  26. [R331] 3/5 · GB Account: Why can you not make an account and have all your saved precious videos??
  27. [R7] 3/5 · US Limited font options: If I could use the fonts I wanted the review would be 5 stars.
  28. [R13] 1/5 · US When I purchase music off iTunes I waste my money it doesn't load: I buy some of iTunes from your site and they don't ever load I've wasted about $20 I have to keep deleting my app this is my third time and it causes me to lose my save work and music your days are numbered
  29. [R42] 1/5 · US Thumbs down!: This app is making paying for music I already have on my library… I guess that’s how the app makes its money… I wouldn’t recommend this to any of my friends.
  30. [R295] 3/5 · GB COPYRIGHT: Every time I upload to YouTube I get a copyright challenge for the music. This is extremely annoying and frustrating, it says the music is free of copyright but youtube doesn’t automatically recognise it. You have to appeal almost every upload now. This didn’t used to be the case, you always win but it’s frustrating. It’s about time there was AI on this app,, and I don’t mean automatio
  31. [R47] 4/5 · US A little difficult at first but gets easier.: i can never get the audio clean up to work EVER everything else is working just fine as i learn how to use them (( newby). Awesome
  32. [R48] 1/5 · US Terrible: After two exports you have to buy premium.
  33. [R65] 2/5 · US The base app is disappointing: All the base features are good and are easy to use. But none of it matters if I can’t export it. What’s the point of making a video if I can’t have it myself. And to make it worse, when I try to find a way around it by screen recording if watermarks my own video. Its my video, not the apps. I’m the one who put the clips in and edited them. I also don’t want to spend

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store