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Head-to-head

Zoomerang vs InShot

Zoomerang 4.6★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner InShot
InShot 4.9★ · Free + IAP 85

InShot is the stronger choice for general video editing due to its robust features, ease of use, and higher reliability, while Zoomerang caters more to a younger audience seeking TikTok-like templates and a social platform.

Full reviews: Zoomerang · InShot

InShot is a powerful and easy-to-use video editor favored by users for its comprehensive features and reliability, despite some complaints about its subscription model. Zoomerang, while praised for its templates and kid-friendly environment, suffers from frequent glitches, excessive ads, and limitations on its free features.

Head to head

Features and Editing Capabilities edge: InShotR5R8R10R18
Zoomerang Zoomerang is appreciated for its 'amazing templates and funny sounds' and being 'like TikTok' R8R5. Users enjoy it for dancing and making edits . However, some find the videos 'outdated' and wish for longer video durations, beyond the current 30 seconds R18. Basic editing can be difficult, with one user stating they 'can’t make a proper video' R10.
InShot InShot is highly praised for its 'excellent editing features' and being 'easy, fun, and useful' for various projects . Users highlight features like speed curves, fluid transitions, background removal, and audio extraction . It's considered 'top tier software' comparable to professional tools like DaVinci Resolve for mobile editing . However, some users lament the removal of features like 'capture' and 'cut' tools, and the lack of custom rotation for PIP . There are also complaints about limits on photos in edits and music restrictions due to copyright .
Ease of Use edge: InShotR5R35R44R46
Zoomerang Zoomerang is described as 'so fun' and 'cool' R5. Some users find it easy to get followers R35. However, others find it hard to navigate, with one user wishing for labels on editing tools . Many free features are locked behind paywalls, making it inaccessible for editing R44R46.
InShot InShot is consistently lauded for being 'easy to use' and 'easy to navigate,' making it great for beginners . Users appreciate its 'great workflow' and 'user-friendly' interface . Despite this, some users find it difficult to locate specific buttons or search for stickers and fonts .
Reliability and Performance tieR3R6R11R13
Zoomerang Zoomerang users report significant issues with glitches, videos not uploading or saving, and the app crashing R3R6R13. Accounts are sometimes deleted or users are forced to start over R3R11. The app is also criticized for internet connectivity problems and being slow R44.
InShot InShot generally performs well, with users praising its stability for short videos R69. However, many recent reviews highlight critical issues with exporting and saving videos, especially longer or 4K content, with the app getting stuck, crashing, or overheating devices R69R81R88R90. Some users also report the app freezing or crashing due to ads .
Price and Value (Free vs. Paid) tieR1R15R25R27
Zoomerang Zoomerang's free tier is heavily criticized for 'a lot of adds' that can be long and frequent R1R15R27R48. Many desirable features, including templates, AI, and saving videos, require upgrading to premium or watching multiple ads R25R44R46. Users express frustration over having to pay for 'everything' R46.
InShot InShot offers a free version with a watermark that can be removed by watching an ad . However, many advanced features are locked behind a subscription, leading to frustration among users who prefer a one-time purchase R61R67. There are strong complaints about the removal of the lifetime purchase option and issues with restoring subscriptions across devices R106R116. Some users find the subscription 'worth it' for the extensive features .
User Experience and Community edge: InShotR7R8R9R18
Zoomerang Zoomerang is seen as a 'fun, safe enjoyable app' and 'super kid friendly' with 'nothing inappropriate' R8R20R26. It's viewed as a 'perfect replacement app to replace TikTok' R18. However, some users report encountering 'bad videos' not suitable for kids R9, cyberbullies, and hate accounts . There are also issues with account creation and login R7.
InShot InShot users appreciate the app's utility for business pages and YouTube channels . The app is generally seen as a reliable tool for content creators. However, some users are frustrated by aggressive ads that are hard to close and interrupt workflow . There are also concerns about the company's origin being Chinese R90.
Pick Zoomerang if

you are looking for a TikTok-like experience with templates and a social community, especially for younger users, and don't mind frequent ads or potential glitches R5R8R26.

Pick InShot if

you need a robust, easy-to-use video editor for more serious content creation, like business or YouTube videos, and are willing to pay for a subscription to access advanced features and avoid watermarks .

Evidence note: Zoomerang's reviews show a strong free-vs-paid asymmetry, with many negative reviews stemming from limitations and ads in the free tier. InShot also has complaints about its subscription model, but its core editing functionality is generally praised.

Frequently asked

Is Zoomerang good for kids?
Yes, many users describe Zoomerang as 'super kid friendly,' 'not inappropriate or violent,' and a 'safe app for kids' with 'no creeps and weirdos' R8R20R26. However, some users have reported seeing 'bad videos' that shouldn't be for kids R9.
Does InShot have a lifetime purchase option?
While the App Store may list a lifetime purchase option, many recent reviews indicate that InShot has removed this option within the app, forcing users towards subscriptions R61R67R106R116.
Why is InShot not saving my videos?
Several InShot users report issues with videos not saving or exporting, especially longer videos or those in 4K, with the app getting stuck at a certain percentage, crashing, or causing devices to overheat R69R81R88R90.
Are there many ads in Zoomerang?
Yes, many Zoomerang users complain about 'a lot of adds' that appear 'every time you create a video' or 'randomly,' sometimes lasting a minute long R1R15R27R48.

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. [R5] Zoomerang 5/5 · US Amazing: This is like TikTok I love it so much
  2. [R8] Zoomerang 5/5 · US I love Zoomerang! It’s so fun!💗: Zoomerang has amazing templates and funny sounds! It’s not inappropriate or violent or anything bad and I love that!😁♥️👍
  3. [R10] Zoomerang 1/5 · US Nothing to do: There is nothing to do and I can’t make a proper video
  4. [R18] Zoomerang 3/5 · US PLEASE DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!!: This is a perfect replacement app to replace TikTok, but there is always room for improvement. Do you guys think you can make the video time span 15 seconds then 30 then a minute up to at least five minutes for people to have more room to talk I love how you guys have stories as if the app was TikTok. Do you guys also think you can add not just lighting filters, bu
  5. [R35] Zoomerang 5/5 · US Amazing: SO BASICALLY ITS SO GOOD U GET A LOT OF FOLLOWERS AND ITS JUST PERFECT NOT LYING GET THISSS BROOO
  6. [R44] Zoomerang 3/5 · GB Why is it so good and so bad: Hey guys just wanted to say how good this app was ,when I first got it. It was like the craze and people at work and stuff found it epic like teeth whitening for agencies and stuff. But let’s be real what isn’t something you HAVE TO pay for like seriously. I instantly realised how inaccessible it was for the editing factor. Three goes and you’re gone all pay for like
  7. [R46] Zoomerang 3/5 · GB Too many app perches: I don’t lick how you need to buy everything
  8. [R3] Zoomerang 3/5 · US It’s good but…..: So I was popular creator here I 100 followers until I couldn’t post like it wouldn’t load so I deleted the app then I got it again and I had to start over so now I have 2 followers now Hope yall can fix it bc I don’t want It to happen to anyone :(
  9. [R6] Zoomerang 3/5 · US I like it but.....: I like it but sometimes when I try to do a video it says it can't upload the video and and cliches when I end the video to and it's not really working
  10. [R11] Zoomerang 5/5 · US AMAZING: It’s amazing but it deleted my account idk why but so far it’s better than CapCut :)
  11. [R13] Zoomerang 1/5 · US Great app but-: I’ve been experiencing some malfunctions especially while editing I tried posting a template and the audio completely cut out I tried saving it and the audio didn’t work and I tried to do that a bunch of times as well as I was editing a video and when I was about to post it the whole thing just glitched and I couldn’t figure out how to fix it so when I posted it it just cut to a di
  12. [R1] Zoomerang 2/5 · US Not really good: It is good but sometimes bad things pop up and tyen you stand up and they dont stop. Also there is a lot of adds , everyti e you creat a video there is a add that takes 1 min long. Also it Will s good of you wnt to be a influenser or something but if you dont I recomend cover star, capcut, or tic tok.
  13. [R15] Zoomerang 3/5 · US Good: I like it it’s great for seeing your friends videos but I hate that ads every time I want to post something or just randomly it will go to an ad I also wish that you could link accounts with Coverstar. All these people talk about how easy it is to get followers but it’s not that easy it’s kinda hard I think I have had this account for maybe 2 years and I only have 100 followers.
  14. [R25] Zoomerang 2/5 · GB Doesn’t work: Everyone told me zoomerang was really good and it was so cool but I downloaded it and it’s been so annoying. First of all, there are SO MANY things popping up saying UPGRADE TO PREMIUM NOW like I don’t want to pay a ridiculous amount of money so I can get a weird dog filter but the thing is literally ALL the templates say upgrade to premium or watch 3 ads to use and it’s like so anno
  15. [R27] Zoomerang 3/5 · GB I am do this because it keeps give me this: It good but there is so many ads ( to be expected ) and the review keep popping up
  16. [R7] Zoomerang 2/5 · US Uhh: I like this app but when I try to make more then one account it will let me then not even like a day or two later in deleted it 😭 like helppp And it’s not really putting what I post out there
  17. [R9] Zoomerang 3/5 · US It ok: Zoomerang is good but there is a lot of pay ments and I’m not that old and it has some bad videos that shouldn’t be for kids like really bad videos and if I miss typed anything I am sorry about that and please don’t buy this app it’s bad for kids.
  18. [R20] Zoomerang 5/5 · US Vivian: It is good for kids
  19. [R26] Zoomerang 5/5 · US Best app: This app has no AI unless you sort of purchase it! I love it and it is super kid friendly! There is nothing inappropriate and there are so many friendly people! The AI also doesn’t work on my iPad or iPhone so I would recommend it if you can’t have CapCut or TikTok or YouTube.
  20. [R61] InShot 1/5 · US 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
  21. [R67] InShot 1/5 · US 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!
  22. [R106] InShot 1/5 · GB They removed lifetime membership: What a scummy company. Removing the lifetime option is a ridiculous thing to do and I will definitely not be using this app anymore.
  23. [R116] InShot 2/5 · GB Misleading purchase options on App Store: The app store lists a lifetime purchase option, which I would do, but when in the app or on their site I cannot find any such option listed anywhere. I would have opted to edit some videos on another app if I’d known there was no lifetime purchase option in this one. Otherwise, the app seems usable and designed well for iPad. I cannot vouch for how it woul
  24. [R69] InShot 3/5 · US I’m having trouble with the app: Love the app for short videos for some reason I can’t seem to download a 15 minute long video it just doesn’t download I’m so frustrated
  25. [R81] InShot 3/5 · GB Is there a solution ?: I do really like this app , I have been using this app since I was little .But recently I have discovered some issues , I have been trying to export my YouTube video for 2 weeks and whenever I try to export it , it says that it isn’t working and to retry and that it isn’t loading . Is there a solution to my issue ? 😊
  26. [R88] InShot 1/5 · US 4K takes forever: I’ve been using this app successfully for 4 years and I loved it. Within the last month or so I can no longer export 4K videos without my phone overheating and it taking a ridiculously long amount of time to export a vid. I tried turning off HDR, I tried another phone, same problem. So it’s not my phone. I’ve had to switch to CapCut. Don’t know what you guys upgraded, but it suck
  27. [R90] InShot 1/5 · US Will NOT SAVE & Chinese Company: BE AWARE that this app is a chinese app!!! I wasted 45 minutes editing my video because your app will NOT SAVE / Export it. Your app Sucks! I’ve never had this problem with CapCut ever
  28. [R48] Zoomerang 3/5 · GB Friend /adds: Super good because of the fun dance you can do it’s really fun to do with your free But there are a lot of adds

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