Edits is the better app overall, scoring 8.5 to 8.2. Edits wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Reddit on 2.
Reels creators who want a free editor on their phone or Mac
People who want advice, reviews and deep talk on one topic
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Edits | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Media & Creator Tools | Social Media & Creator Tools |
| Category rank | #5 of 17 | #12 of 17 |
| Developer | Meta | |
| Pricing | Free | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | — |
| Web | — | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Edits better than Reddit?
Edits is the better app overall, scoring 8.5 to 8.2. Edits wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Reddit on 2.
Which is cheaper, Edits or Reddit?
Edits: Free on phones and Mac, with 4K exports and no watermark; no paid plan yet. Reddit: Free with ads; Reddit Premium is $5.99 a month on the web, $6.99 in the app. On value for money, Edits scores higher.
Do Edits and Reddit work on the same devices?
Only Edits runs on Mac. Only Reddit runs on Web.
Which is more private, Edits or Reddit?
Reddit scores higher on privacy (6.6/10). The App Store label says identifiers and usage data may be used to track you. Other data, like location, search history and purchases, is listed as not linked to you. The free app shows ads.
Strengths and weaknesses
Edits
- Free, with no watermark on exports
- New features arrive almost every week
- Shows stats for your Reels in the same app
- Needs an Instagram account to sign in
- Desktop app is Mac only, with no Windows version
- A paid Edits Plus plan is on the way
Edits is the best free deal in phone video editing. You can film clips up to 10 minutes, cut them on a proper timeline, add auto captions, green screen and effects, then export in 4K with no watermark. It also shows how your Reels are doing, and new tools land almost every week. You need an Instagram account to sign in. The new desktop app is for Apple silicon Macs only, so Windows users miss out.
Full Edits review
Reddit
- Real answers from people who know the topic
- No followers needed for a post to do well
- You can post under a username, not your name
- Every community has its own rules
- Self-promotion is often not welcome
- Comments can be harsh
Reddit is where you go for honest answers from real people. Each community, called a subreddit, covers one topic, from homework help to a single video game. You do not need followers, because good posts rise on votes. The AI search sums up what people say about almost anything. It is free with ads. Every community has its own rules, so read them before you post.
Full Reddit review
