PicPlayPost alternatives
PicPlayPost users often seek alternatives due to bugs, rendering issues, and limitations in grid options and editing control. Alternatives like InShot and Splice offer different strengths, from ease of use for quick edits to more advanced features, though some also face subscription model complaints.
Why users look for alternatives to PicPlayPost
- Users experience frequent bugs, glitches, and crashing, especially when rendering or exporting videos.R4R6R7R24
- The app has limitations in grid options, with users requesting more choices, including grids for 16, 36, 49, or 64 pictures/videos, and noting that some previously available grids were removed.R2R50
- Editing media within collages can be difficult, with users struggling to reorder, delete, or swap pictures and videos once selected.R1R3R10R11
- Many users report issues with the subscription model, including being charged during a free trial, incorrect charges, difficulty canceling, and needing to pay separately for the app on different devices.R12R14R26R36
- Some users note a decrease in video quality options (e.g., no 1080p) and a reduced video length limit (e.g., 10 minutes) compared to previous versions.R9
- The app has issues with music, such as songs not being added to videos or the inability to use personal music.R20R28
The alternatives
InShot is praised for being an easy, fun, and useful video and photo editor, often used for creating content for social media like YouTube R52R59. It offers features like speed curves, fluid transitions, and the ability to extract audio . Users appreciate its user-friendly interface and the absence of ads R61.
Better for: InShot is better for users who need an easy-to-use video editor for social media content, especially if they value features like speed control, transitions, and audio extraction R52R59. It suits those looking for a straightforward editing experience without intrusive ads .
Head-to-head: PicPlayPost vs InShotThere are no reviews provided for PicCollage, so its specific features and user experience cannot be determined from the given data.
Better for: There are no reviews provided for PicCollage, so it is not possible to determine who it suits better from the given data.
Head-to-head: PicPlayPost vs PicCollageThere are no reviews provided for CapCut, so its specific features and user experience cannot be determined from the given data.
Better for: There are no reviews provided for CapCut, so it is not possible to determine who it suits better from the given data.
Head-to-head: PicPlayPost vs CapCutSplice is described as a user-friendly app for video editing, with users finding it easy to use even for simple tasks R71. It has added new features that users appreciate R71. However, some users report issues with exporting videos, freezing upload bars, and the app changing from free to a paid subscription model R65R70R76R78.
Better for: Splice is better for users who prioritize ease of use for video editing and appreciate new feature updates R71. It might suit those who don't mind a subscription model, provided they don't encounter the reported export or freezing issues R70R78.
Head-to-head: PicPlayPost vs SpliceThere are no reviews provided for Video Editor ·, so its specific features and user experience cannot be determined from the given data.
Better for: There are no reviews provided for Video Editor ·, so it is not possible to determine who it suits better from the given data.
Head-to-head: PicPlayPost vs Video Editor ·You should stick with PicPlayPost if you find it easy and fun to use for creating collages and slideshows, especially for combining images and videos of different aspect ratios R11. It's particularly useful for quick edits and for showcasing art or creating 'before and after' posts .
Evidence note: PicCollage, CapCut, and Video Editor · have too few reviews to judge effectively.
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What reviewers actually said
Built only from these 78 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.
- [R4] PicPlayPost error pop ups: too many error pop ups for rendering the video to camera roll or attempting to add a soundtrack from My Music
- [R6] PicPlayPost Need to fix bugs: The app has many bugs, keeps glitching.
- [R7] PicPlayPost Will not render: I paid the seven dollars for the month and the video will not render, I cannot download it. I emailed twice and got responses that were not helpful. I requested a refund from Apple twice and they told me both times that I could be refunded for the app purchase. So it was a total waste. I was never able to download or share the video that I created. It’s the principal. If I pay f
- [R24] PicPlayPost Disappointed: Video won’t save!! I’ve made it 3 times, have to keep starting over!!
- [R2] PicPlayPost Why did you remove some grids: Hi, I renember there being a sixteen pictures/videos grid. And a 11 picture/video grid. You removed those. Please add them back. Also, add stuff up to, like, 64, or 49. Or even 36 is fine. Please add these (back). This is fine, but NOT ENOUGH. The reason being is because I want to join the youtubepower (a group on YouTube made by Discoverguy1999) and I think more the
- [R50] PicPlayPost MORE!!: Can I have 16 grid frames?
- [R1] PicPlayPost Difficult to navigate: Very difficult to choose order of pictures or to delete them one you have selected them form your album
- [R3] PicPlayPost Elysa Terzian: You can’t delete anything, but it doesn’t make pretty good videos
- [R10] PicPlayPost SIMPLY THIS APP: Good features but my GOD SIMPLY THE APP SO YOU CAN DIRECTLY CHOOSE AND EDIT THE PICS OR VIDEOS YOU WANT TO PLACE IN THE COLLAGE AND IN THE ORDER YOU WANT THEM IN ITS LIKE ONCE YOU PIC YOUR GROUO OF MEDIA YOU CANT MAKE ANY CHANGES IN THE ORDER THEY GO IN THE COLLAGE LAYOUTS I HAD TO DELETE IT choosing the order option shouldn’t be that difficult
- [R11] PicPlayPost The perfect photo app: So satisfied! This app is giving me all the features that I need to make collages of my monthly photos. The only thing I wish I could do is swap pictures from one place to another more simply. Otherwise I have no complaints and I’m so glad I found this app! Thank you to the creatives who developed this app!
- [R12] PicPlayPost Why the changes??: You ruined perfectly great app. Why does everyone fix things or upgrade things that never needed it to begin with. I could try this app was so good and now you ruined it. We have to pay extra for things that we used to get for free. You can’t really use the timing anymore. It just sucks.
- [R14] PicPlayPost Wrongful Charge: I signed up for the free trial before I committed to it and was charged 30 dollars when it’s 6.99 a month. I need my money back
- [R26] PicPlayPost Stupid App: Once you subscribe, it’s hard to remove your card or to even cancel the subscription.
- [R36] PicPlayPost Avoid and go for an alternative: I took out an annual subscription on my phone and wanted to get the app working on here too. You would have thought that taking £22 for an annual subscription it works anywhere. Bit like Netflix. Think again they want me to pay another annual subscription for using the app on my ipad. Total rip off. Customer support wasn’t even apologetic. I would give it zero star
- [R9] PicPlayPost The cake is a lie: Ok, so it used to be 4K videos and the limit was 30 mins, but there’s no 1080p option and the limit is 10 minutes (same as bandicam) I thought it said unlock all features, what happened?
- [R20] PicPlayPost Frustrating: Too frustrating. Put song but when sent no song was added
- [R28] PicPlayPost Making personal videos: This would be an awesome video app if you were able to use your own music it would make the video even better!
- [R52] InShot Love it: This app is one of the best, I used to use Picsart but everything cost money then my friend told me about this and I made YouTube videos either this and my fans love them!
- [R55] InShot Good: I always edit from this app for my business page I just love InShot app
- [R59] InShot Love it so much,: It’s so easy, fun, and useful! I am 14 and use it like 24/7 for movies, making funny edited pictures, or other projects! Great app, would recommend 😊
- [R61] InShot Excelente: Es una app muy amigable
- [R65] Splice Glitches: Do not experto videos
- [R70] Splice Paid for pro and the upload bar keep’s freezing…: Doesn’t matter what video and or settings i use, tried deleting and redownloading same results. A shame was good until then. One star
- [R71] Splice Simone: I love this app dearly. You have added very exciting new features again. I appreciate it. This is the second year i have been using this user friendly app. ❤️❤️❤️
- [R76] Splice Garbage: Used to be free, updated to paid version and deleted all my videos, new music sucks too.
- [R51] InShot Lifetime package: Please bring back lifetime version with 1 time payment, that’s the only way I’ll pay for this, I can’t allow myself for subscriptions
- [R56] InShot Requires Subscription: At a time when everything costs so much, I am not adding another SUBSCRIPTION to my monthly budget! Offer a reasonable one-time fee (with additional one-time fees on future updates or add-ons) and I'll be happy to pay that. I am NOT paying for a subscription!
- [R78] Splice Have to pay to use: All these apps charge for basic features. It’s not great but could be worst. It’s alright.
Synthesized from 78 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store