InShot is the better app overall, scoring 8.3 to 8.0. InShot wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Snapchat on 1, with 2 tied.
Beginners who want fast edits for Reels, TikTok and Shorts
Teens and friends who like to chat with photos
Score by score
The details
| Feature | InShot | Snapchat |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Social Media & Creator Tools | Social Media & Creator Tools |
| Category rank | #9 of 17 | #16 of 17 |
| Developer | InShot | Snap Inc. |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | — | ✓ |
Common questions
Is InShot better than Snapchat?
InShot is the better app overall, scoring 8.3 to 8.0. InShot wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Snapchat on 1, with 2 tied.
Which is cheaper, InShot or Snapchat?
InShot: Free with ads and a watermark; Pro is $4.99 a month, $19.99 a year or $49.99 once. Snapchat: Free with ads; Snapchat+ is listed at $4.99 a month on the US App Store. On value for money, InShot scores higher.
Do InShot and Snapchat work on the same devices?
Only Snapchat runs on Web.
Which is more private, InShot or Snapchat?
InShot scores higher on privacy (7.4/10). The App Store label says identifiers may be used to track you. Diagnostics, identifiers and usage data are collected but not linked to you. The free app shows ads.
Strengths and weaknesses
InShot
- Very easy to learn
- Pro costs less than most rivals
- You can pay once for lifetime Pro
- Free exports have a watermark
- Free version shows ads
- No desktop app
InShot is the editor to pick when you want a clip done in five minutes. Trimming, music, text, speed changes and filters are all a tap away, and it now has AI captions, voice clean-up and background removal. It exports up to 4K at 60fps. The free version adds a watermark and shows ads. Pro is cheap next to rivals, and you can buy it once instead of paying every month.
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Snapchat
- Great for quick, private chats with friends
- Fun face and camera effects
- Free, with all the main features
- Creator pay is invite-only and needs 50,000 followers
- Free Memories storage is capped at 5GB
- Layout can confuse new users
Snapchat is built for close friends, not crowds. You send photos and videos that vanish, keep streaks going, and play with Lenses that change your face or the world around you. Spotlight and Stories let you post to everyone, but the bar to get paid is high at 50,000 followers. It is free with ads. Free Memories storage is now capped at 5GB, and the layout can confuse new users.
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