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Head-to-head

InShot vs CapCut

InShot 4.9★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner InShot
CapCut 4.6★ · Free to download 60

InShot is generally better for straightforward video editing with fewer paywalls, while CapCut offers more advanced features but increasingly locks them behind a subscription.

Full reviews: InShot · CapCut

InShot is praised for its ease of use and effective editing tools, though recent updates have introduced stability issues and aggressive ads. CapCut, while also easy to use, has become notorious for moving previously free features behind a 'Pro' subscription, frustrating many long-time users.

Head to head

Features tieR7R8R11R17
InShot InShot offers a good range of editing features, including photo and video adjustments, overlays, and text, making it suitable for YouTube videos and general editing R8R11R17. However, some users wish for more advanced options like custom rotation for PIP and better music choices . Recent AI integrations are seen as making the app slower and glitchy by some R7.
CapCut CapCut is known for its wide array of editing tools, templates, and effects, which users find helpful for creating short videos and game edits . However, a significant number of users complain that many essential and popular features, including audio extraction, templates, text fonts, and effects, have been moved behind a 'Pro' subscription R61R64R69R75.
Ease of Use edge: InShotR5R9R17R23
InShot InShot is widely praised for being easy to use, simple, and intuitive, making it great for beginners and experienced editors alike R5R17R23. Users find it user-friendly for editing videos and photos . Some minor issues include difficulty finding specific buttons like stickers and fonts R9 and a desire for a timeline view .
CapCut CapCut is also generally considered easy to use and good for beginners . However, some users report issues with specific features like text-to-speech not appearing or brush masks changing . The app's large file size and storage demands can also be a frustration .
Reliability & Performance tieR4R6R12R16
InShot InShot has significant reliability issues, particularly with saving and exporting videos, especially longer ones or 4K content R6R12R16. Users report crashes, freezing, and videos not saving or exporting, sometimes after hours of editing R4R12. There are also complaints about video quality degradation after saving and glitches during editing .
CapCut CapCut also faces performance and reliability concerns. Users frequently report lag, especially with multiple layers , and issues with exporting videos, sometimes due to 'Pro' features being unexpectedly applied . Some users experience crashes or problems with specific features like auto-remover and audio not capturing from microphones . Storage issues are also noted .
Price & Value edge: InShotR4R15R20R22
InShot InShot is a free app with in-app purchases, but many users are frustrated by the aggressive ads, especially those that crash the app or are hard to close R4R22. The watermark can be removed by watching an ad R20R49. There's also dissatisfaction with the removal of the one-time lifetime purchase option in favor of a subscription model R15.
CapCut CapCut is free to download, but a major point of contention is the increasing number of features, previously free, now locked behind a 'Pro' subscription R61R64. This has led to accusations of greed and disappointment from long-time users.
Support & Account Management tieR13R56R70R85
InShot InShot users report poor customer service, particularly regarding subscription transfers between devices or accounts, leading to lost money and forced new purchases R13R56.
CapCut CapCut users have issues with account management, including being unable to log back in after an account deletion R70. There are also reports of templates not being available in certain countries and inappropriate content appearing in the public template section R70R85R109R111.
Pick InShot if

You prioritize ease of use and a largely free experience for basic to intermediate video editing, and are willing to tolerate ads and occasional export issues R5R17R22.

Pick CapCut if

You need more advanced editing features and templates and are willing to pay for a subscription to access them, or if you only need very basic editing that remains free R64.

Evidence note: CapCut's recent negative reviews are heavily skewed by the shift of previously free features to a paid 'Pro' tier, which significantly impacts user perception of its value. InShot's negative reviews are more focused on technical issues and aggressive ads.

Frequently asked

Does InShot allow filming directly in the app?
No, InShot does not allow users to film directly within the app; you must use your camera roll and then add music, which can lead to timing issues R1.
Can I remove the watermark in InShot without paying?
Yes, you can typically remove the watermark in InShot by watching an ad R20R49.
Why are so many features in CapCut now paid?
Many users report that CapCut has recently moved a large number of previously free and basic editing features, such as audio extraction, templates, and effects, behind a 'Pro' subscription, leading to widespread frustration R61R64R69R75.
Are there issues with inappropriate content in CapCut?
Yes, some CapCut users have reported encountering inappropriate content, including pornography and abuse, in the app's public template section R70R85R109R111.

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. [R7] 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
  2. [R8] InShot 5/5 · US Best editor app: Wether a photo is too dark, bright, or weird looking, this app can fix it
  3. [R11] InShot 5/5 · US Calidad: Lo que me imagino , ella lo hace realidad , lo más chido poner videos sobre videos, letras cool todo está perfecto le doy 10 estrellas👌
  4. [R17] InShot 5/5 · US Amazing: This app it amazing so easy to use and so convenient for YouTube videos and more!
  5. [R5] InShot 5/5 · US Editing: easy editing on my videos - simple to use -love it
  6. [R9] InShot 3/5 · US Finding buttons: I absolutely love this app but I would use it more than CapCut if we could search stickers & fonts and if the font of the buttons would be different but besides that this app is great! I have been using this app for 5 years! It’s amazing, 100% recommend!
  7. [R23] InShot 5/5 · US I wish they had it sooner: Perfect for people who want to use a massive shortcut and save time
  8. [R4] InShot 1/5 · US The Dropbox ad keeps crashing the app.: Hello, I am reporting a recurring issue with the app. Whenever a Dropbox ad appears, it causes the app to crash or freeze. After this happens, I am completely unable to reopen or use the app, which makes it impossible to continue my work. Please investigate this bug as soon as possible. Thank you.
  9. [R6] 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
  10. [R12] InShot 3/5 · US Easy to use, impossible to save: I love how easy it is to edit with this app BUT WHY CAN IT NOT DOWNLOAD MY VIDEOS ONCE THEY’RE DONE?!?! If the video is longer than 15 seconds, it fails 100 times before I can actually save it to my phone. This is so consistent that I’m thinking of switching to a different editing app.
  11. [R16] 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
  12. [R15] InShot 3/5 · US Always loved InShot, but..: Iris’s the version that was $39 permanent. All of these apps now want you to join their subscription model. I still permanently have the android version. I just wish you guys brought back the option to buy it as a one time purchase.
  13. [R20] InShot 4/5 · US Water mark: Everything is good other than the water mark.
  14. [R22] InShot 1/5 · US Why I will be uninstalling InShot. I liked it, but….: InShot has excellent editing features, but the ads have become unbearable. Many are extremely hard, sometimes impossible, to close. It interrupts workflow and makes the app frustrating to use. This is the number‑one complaint I hear from other users too. The app would be fantastic if the ad experience wasn’t so aggressive.
  15. [R13] InShot 1/5 · US Terrible customer service: I swich from android to iphone with a different email account and they wont let me use my yearly subscription, so i lost my money and now i have to pay for a new subscription and more expensive.
  16. [R56] InShot 1/5 · GB Really disgusting: Why is it not allowing me to restore subscription purchases which I already made in my previous android phone? Instead, of restoring its asking me purchase new subscriptions. It’s really disappointing.
  17. [R70] CapCut 1/5 · US Couldn’t log back in: Account got deleted and there is porn on the app do not recommend
  18. [R85] CapCut 1/5 · US CapCut is weird: Dont look at the templates as they are extremely inappropriate
  19. [R1] InShot 2/5 · US I wish it could film: i want to do dances on it but i can’t because i can’t film on it , you have to use your camera role then add the music after and then i’ll be off beat
  20. [R49] InShot 4/5 · US love this: Great app, but I wish you didn’t have to watch an add to remove the watermark
  21. [R61] CapCut 1/5 · US this app suck: i have been editing for years but pro has gone TOOT FART this app puts everything behind STUPID PRO, including EXTRACTING AUDIO THE MOST BASIC FEATURE EVER this company is so greedy, end ts 😩🥺🥺😡😡🥰🥰😳😳😘😘😏🎰🤞🙏💔😢🥺😔😞😵‍💫😭
  22. [R64] CapCut 2/5 · US Too many templates on premium: I use CapCut and its templates to edit games for YouTube. For the longest time, this app was a four star for me because everything was very easy and simple. But now, certain templates that I’ve used in the past are now only for premium. A lot of templates for texts are on premium and I’m getting fed up with it. Stop making every single font/template premium for the l
  23. [R69] CapCut 3/5 · US STOP MAKING EVERYTHING PAY-TO-USE!!!!!: This is a good editing app but recently, everything has to be paid for now. I can’t even extract any audios or music now. And you guys barely have any of the real phonk songs under Sounds, Its always a fake version of the original phonk song or nothing like it. Get it together, I’m starting to see why so many editors are starting to leave CapCut. STOP BEING
  24. [R75] CapCut 3/5 · US !!!: I love the app but I don’t know why it cost money to import audios now
  25. [R109] CapCut 1/5 · US INAPPROPRIATE APP‼️⚠️‼️‼️‼️⚠️⚠️: It’s a great editing app, but there is a feature where you can see what other people have made, and LOTS of people have made many unclean things. Things from abuse to pornography!!! Don’t let a kid or yourself get this app for those reasons!!‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
  26. [R111] CapCut 3/5 · US Dear CapCut, I wanna say a platform is good but some people make inappropriate content so please fix: It’s good but need to fix inappropriate content to nice content

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