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Head-to-head

InShot vs Splice

InShot 4.9★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner InShot
Splice 4.6★ · Free + IAP 50

InShot is the better choice for most users due to its easier editing experience and more reliable saving, despite recent issues with AI features and 4K export, while Splice struggles with frequent crashes and a restrictive free tier.

Full reviews: InShot · Splice

InShot offers an intuitive editing experience with a wide range of features, though some users report issues with saving longer videos and recent AI integrations. Splice, while praised for its ease of use and music selection, faces significant criticism for its subscription model, frequent crashes, and problems with saving projects.

Head to head

Features and Editing Capabilities edge: InShotR5R8R11R43
InShot InShot is praised for its easy editing, diverse tools for photos and videos, and features like video-on-video and cool fonts R5R8R11R43. However, some users wish for more music options, better search for stickers and fonts, and a timeline view for easier editing of complex projects . Recent updates introducing AI features have been met with negativity, with users finding them slow, glitchy, and wishing for an option to remove them .
Splice Splice is appreciated for its basic editing tools, user-friendly interface, and excellent music selection, making it suitable for social media content . However, users note limitations such as restricted font options and the absence of a text box creation tool, requiring workarounds for titles and information . Some users also desire more advanced features like blur or drawing effects .
Ease of Use tieR5R17R23R26
InShot InShot is widely recognized as user-friendly and easy to navigate, making it suitable for beginners and those looking for quick edits R5R17R23R26. Users find it intuitive for various tasks, from simple photo fixes to creating YouTube videos R8R17.
Splice Splice is also considered easy to use and straightforward, with users finding it simple to put videos together . It is often recommended for beginners in video editing .
Reliability and Performance edge: InShotR6R12R16R19
InShot InShot users report significant issues with saving and exporting videos, especially longer ones or 4K content, leading to frustration and crashes R6R12R16R19. Some also experience app crashes due to ads and glitches with imported files R4. There are complaints about cache storage issues preventing video saves .
Splice Splice suffers from frequent crashes and export problems, with users losing projects and reporting that the app doesn't save their work reliably R69. Some users also report issues with music not loading after purchase and copyright challenges on YouTube for in-app music .
Price and Value edge: InShotR30R4R22R28
InShot InShot is a freemium app, with many features locked behind a paywall R30. Users frequently complain about aggressive ads, especially in the free version, which can crash the app or be difficult to close R4R22R28. There's also dissatisfaction over the removal of a one-time purchase or lifetime membership option, pushing users towards subscriptions R15R50R60. The watermark in the free version requires watching ads to remove .
Splice Splice has transitioned from being free to a subscription-based model, which has angered many long-time users who feel betrayed . The subscription is considered expensive, with a weekly cost of $10, and many basic features, including saving videos and having more than two projects, are paywalled R66R93R94. Users express a preference for a one-time purchase option over a subscription .
Customer Support and Account Management tieR13R56R69R71
InShot InShot users report poor customer service, particularly regarding subscription transfers between devices or operating systems. One user lost their yearly subscription when switching from Android to iPhone with a different email R13R56.
Splice Splice users report unresponsive support, with some only receiving contact after leaving a negative review R69. There are issues with account syncing across devices, as projects created on an iPhone do not appear on an iPad even with the same Apple ID R71. Users also desire an option to create an account to save and access their projects across devices .
Pick InShot if

you need an easy-to-use video editor with a wide range of features for general editing, are willing to manage ads in the free version, or are okay with a subscription for an ad-free experience and full features R5R17R43.

Pick Splice if

you prioritize a simple interface for basic video compilation, appreciate a good music selection, and are willing to pay for a subscription despite its cost and limitations .

Evidence note: Recent reviews for both apps show a negative skew, particularly regarding pricing models and reliability. Splice's evidence is heavily weighted by user frustration over its transition from free to paid. InShot's issues with saving and AI features are prominent in recent feedback.

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 device's camera roll and then import the footage for editing R1.
Can I save long videos with InShot?
Many InShot users report significant difficulty saving videos longer than 15 seconds or 15 minutes, with the app often failing to download or export them R6R12R33.
What are the main issues with Splice's free version?
The free version of Splice is highly restrictive, allowing only two videos in progress at a time and requiring payment to save or export videos, with a watermark applied if you try to screen record R66R93R94R97.
Is Splice expensive?
Yes, many users consider Splice expensive, with a reported cost of $10 per week for a subscription, and they suggest a lower monthly price would be more reasonable R66R117.
Does InShot still offer a lifetime purchase?
No, InShot appears to have removed the lifetime purchase option, pushing users towards a subscription model, which has disappointed many long-time users R15R50R60.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] InShot 5/5 · US Editing: easy editing on my videos - simple to use -love it
  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. [R43] InShot 5/5 · US Best video editor!: Editing my son’s football videos and my excavating videos is awesome. Lots of features, but yet very intuitive. I wish the menu bar text was a little bigger for my old eyes, but other than that if fantastic! Love it.
  5. [R17] InShot 5/5 · US Amazing: This app it amazing so easy to use and so convenient for YouTube videos and more!
  6. [R23] InShot 5/5 · US I wish they had it sooner: Perfect for people who want to use a massive shortcut and save time
  7. [R26] InShot 5/5 · US Really Great!: This app is the most user friendly app I’ve downloaded of all the apps in trying to work with photos. Highly recommend
  8. [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
  9. [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.
  10. [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
  11. [R19] 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
  12. [R30] InShot 3/5 · GB Good (ish: Its good ig but SO MaNY THINGS ARE LOCKED, and no i dont wna pay that much (im broke asf😭) and imo i dont think @1 shld be used, it wastes and pollutes water:((
  13. [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.
  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. [R28] 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
  16. [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.
  17. [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.
  18. [R69] Splice 3/5 · US Frequent crashes lose projects.: Cannot get responsive support. Frequent export problems. Support only contacts you after a negative review.
  19. [R71] 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
  20. [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
  21. [R33] 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 ? 😊
  22. [R66] 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.
  23. [R93] Splice 3/5 · US A few things 🙃: It’s kinda annoying that I have to have a subscription to do more than two edits! I mean come on! Pls? Especially when someone is just trying to edit a few videos. I get it, (yes, I do). Y’all are just trying to make some money, but still, but I do like all of the editing features on the app. But there could be some new updates on it, I hope it doesn’t sound like I’m trying to do
  24. [R94] Splice 1/5 · US Terrible: After two exports you have to buy premium.
  25. [R97] 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. [R117] Splice 3/5 · GB Customer of several year LEAVING: Love this app but what are you doing charging so much for its use It’s good but can be clunky and there are better cheaper options out there now
  27. [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.
  28. [R50] 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.
  29. [R60] 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

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