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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

Splice vs InShot

Splice 4.6★ · Free + IAP 60
Winner InShot
InShot 4.9★ · Free + IAP 80

InShot is generally preferred for its user-friendly interface and robust editing features, despite recent issues with exporting and ads, while Splice struggles with its pricing model and reliability.

Full reviews: Splice · InShot

InShot boasts a higher lifetime rating and more users, with many praising its ease of use and comprehensive editing tools, though recent complaints about exporting and aggressive ads are noted. Splice, while offering good editing features, faces significant backlash over its subscription model, frequent crashes, and loss of previously free features.

Head to head

Features edge: InShotR3R5R29R38
Splice Splice offers all the basic editing tools needed and is considered user-friendly, with a good music selection R5R29R38. However, some users desire more advanced options like custom fonts and text boxes R3.
InShot InShot is praised for its extensive and intuitive editing features, including options for photos and videos, and the ability to layer videos and add cool text . Users appreciate its utility for YouTube and social media content . Some users wish for better music choices and more customizability in certain aspects like PIP rotation .
Ease of Use edge: InShotR21R29R41R53
Splice Splice is generally described as easy to use and straightforward, even for beginners R29R41R53. Some users are still learning how to use it R21.
InShot InShot is widely lauded for being very user-friendly and intuitive, making editing simple for both short videos and YouTube content . However, some users find it difficult to locate certain buttons or navigate when videos become large .
Reliability tieR9R13R18R36
Splice Splice users frequently report issues with the app crashing, losing projects, and struggling to load R9R13R18R36. Export problems are also common, with some users unable to save their work R9R13R37R49.
InShot InShot also faces significant reliability issues, particularly with exporting videos, which often fail to save or take an excessively long time, especially for longer or 4K content . Users also report crashes due to ads and issues with cache storage .
Price/Value edge: InShotR1R4R6R10
Splice Splice has seen significant negative feedback due to its shift from a free app to a subscription model, with many basic features now behind a paywall R1R4R6R10. Users find the weekly price of $10 to be expensive and feel betrayed by the change R6R10. There are also complaints about being charged without a free trial or for music already owned .
InShot InShot is a free app with in-app purchases, and while many features are locked behind a paywall, users can remove watermarks by watching ads R80R109. There is frustration over the removal of a lifetime purchase option, forcing users into subscriptions . Some users find the subscription worth it for comprehensive photography and videography tools .
Support tieR9R11R48R54
Splice Splice users report unresponsive support, with some claiming support only contacts them after a negative review R9. There are also issues with account syncing across devices R11R48R54.
InShot InShot users have reported terrible customer service, particularly regarding subscription issues when switching devices or accounts . There are no specific positive mentions of support.
Pick Splice if

Pick Splice if you need a straightforward video editor for basic tasks and are willing to pay a subscription, or if you are a legacy user who still finds value in its tools despite the pricing changes R5R29.

Pick InShot if

Pick InShot if you prioritize a highly user-friendly interface with extensive editing features for social media and YouTube, and are comfortable with a subscription model or dealing with ads for free use .

Evidence note: Many reviews for both apps are short and lack specific details, making it challenging to draw deep comparisons on all dimensions. The free vs. paid asymmetry is significant for Splice, where much of the negativity stems from its recent transition to a subscription-heavy model, alienating long-time free users.

Frequently asked

Is Splice still free to use?
No, Splice is no longer primarily free; it has transitioned to a subscription model, with many basic features and saving capabilities now behind a paywall, costing around $10 per week R1R4R6R10.
Why are InShot users complaining about AI?
InShot users are complaining that the integration of AI features is making the app slower and glitchy, and some wish for an option to remove all generative AI features R67R100R104.
Can I save my videos in InShot without paying?
Yes, in InShot you can typically remove the watermark and save your videos by watching an ad, although some users report issues with ads crashing the app or not allowing them to exit R80R88R109.
Do Splice and InShot have issues with saving or exporting videos?
Both Splice and InShot users report significant issues with saving and exporting videos, including frequent crashes, projects not being accessible, and long export times, especially for longer or high-resolution content R9R13R37R49.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R3] Splice 3/5 · US Limited font options: If I could use the fonts I wanted the review would be 5 stars.
  2. [R5] Splice 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 :)
  3. [R29] Splice 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!
  4. [R38] Splice 5/5 · US Superb: Love this app! The music selection is perfect for my videos!
  5. [R21] Splice 3/5 · US New: Still learning how to use it
  6. [R41] Splice 5/5 · US Fav video editor: Love splice! My favorite video editor. So easy to use!
  7. [R53] Splice 5/5 · US Easy to use: Nice easy to use app
  8. [R9] Splice 3/5 · US Frequent crashes lose projects.: Cannot get responsive support. Frequent export problems. Support only contacts you after a negative review.
  9. [R13] Splice 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
  10. [R18] Splice 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.
  11. [R36] Splice 3/5 · GB It’s good, when it works: Really easy straight forward app to use. Wish there was more things you could do such as place where you want want to blur out or drawing affects etc. It seems to crash a lot. Struggle to load and doesn’t save your things on there so if you had to delete the app to restart it as it doesn’t work, you will lose everything so it’s not massively reliable
  12. [R1] Splice 1/5 · US Garbage: Used to be free, updated to paid version and deleted all my videos, new music sucks too.
  13. [R4] Splice 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.
  14. [R6] Splice 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.
  15. [R10] Splice 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
  16. [R11] Splice 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
  17. [R48] Splice 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
  18. [R54] Splice 3/5 · GB Account: Why can you not make an account and have all your saved precious videos??
  19. [R67] InShot 2/5 · US I loved this app but: the integration of "AI" into every single thing is making our lives miserable but absolutely making apps like these slower and glitchy. I wish I could have my money back. Updating my review in response: PLEASE GIVE THE OPTION TO REMOVE ALL GENERATIVE "AI" FEATURES. smh
  20. [R100] InShot 1/5 · GB i hate ai: stop forcing gen ai on people, its so bad for the environment and a complete waste of water
  21. [R104] InShot 1/5 · GB Where did the Cut tool go?: Ruined a great app by hiding standard editing tools like Cut/Pre-cut just to cram in AI stuff. It’s impossible to use efficiently now. Going to look for a different editor if it doesn't get fixed.
  22. [R80] InShot 4/5 · US Water mark: Everything is good other than the water mark.
  23. [R88] InShot 1/5 · US Water mark bug: I have a hug where after I watch ads for the water mark to be removed,I can’t exit the ad once it’s over I set there on the ad screen being told to download a game for an hour I even downloaded the game thinking it will set everything back in order
  24. [R109] InShot 4/5 · US love this: Great app, but I wish you didn’t have to watch an add to remove the watermark
  25. [R37] Splice 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
  26. [R49] Splice 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!

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