The Best Video-Editing Apps for Your Android or iPhone

Video-editing apps for Android or iPhone allow everyone, from amateurs to seasoned video creators, to create and share professional-looking videos. Whether you want to add music to your video or Instagram post without a watermark, create videos for your YouTube channel, edit videos for TikTok, or add photos to a movie you can watch on your phone or iPad, there’s an app that can help. But finding the best apps can be a challenge. Worry no more! We’ve picked some of the best video-editing apps for Android and iPhone – as well as some great free video-editing apps for those on a budget.

Every single video-editing app is different, but there are some standard features to look out for when you’re hunting for the best video-editing apps maker for iOS or Android. Bear in mind that many apps offer a free version as well as a paid upgrade, so make sure you check which features are included with both versions so that you have the tools you need.

Here are some of the most common standard features found in video apps – and the tools you’re most likely to need in a basic, free version:

• Add music

• Export video with minimum 480p quality

• Import photos and videos from your camera (or shoot them in the app)

• Adjust aspect ratio to fit your platform (YouTube, Facebook, etc.)

• Option to save a video to your camera roll or cloud service in various video formats

• Scrub video as you edit

• Add text and common shapes

• Speed up and slow down video by 1-2X

Here are a few of the most common premium features that it’s worth looking out for:

• HD exports (720p, 1080p, 4K, etc.)

• Stickers, gifs, filters, unique fonts

• Quality stock footage

• Premium music options

• Green-screen, layering, masks

• Multi-track editing

• No app branded watermark

• 4X speeding up/slowing down footage

Of course, everyone’s needs will be different, so ensure you work out which features you need – as well as what you’d like for free and what you may be willing to pay for.

LumaFusion is one of the best video-editing apps for the iPhone. This video editor app costs $29.99, and for that, you’ll get an elegant aesthetic, intuitive UI, and a wealth of powerful features. With LumaFusion, you can work in frame rates from 18fps to 240fps, with six video/audio tracks for photos, videos, graphics, titles, and audio, as well as six additional audio tracks. The magnetic timeline makes it easy to edit your videos, you can display your preview on an external monitor, and there are dozens of transitions and effects to choose from. You can also create slow and fast motion videos and easily share your videos anywhere.

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When it comes to free video-editing apps for iOS, iMovie is one of the best around. This cool little app for iPhone and iPad makes it easy to transfer projects between your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iCloud Drive or AirDrop – you can even send projects to your Mac and finish editing with iMovie or Final Cut Pro X on your computer. With 14 trailer templates, you can make Hollywood-style trailers. There are Apple-designed video filters, animated title styles, and themes – with music, transitions, and titles to match – to make video editing and create a snip. Add sound effects or backgrounds to your videos, slow down and speed up clips, or connect a keyboard and use shortcuts for even easier editing.

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Another excellent free video editor app for iPad and iPhone (there’s an Android version, too) is Videoshop. The app has a wide range of features, including options to trim, merge, transition, and resize videos, add voiceovers and animated titles, add music, layer videos, and much more. It’s easy and intuitive to use but is only compatible with videos created on iPhone or iPad. You can upgrade to an Unlimited subscription for access to all features and content. A subscription is cheap and starts at $3.99 per month or $23.99 per year. You can also pay to remove watermarks from videos, which costs $2.99.

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If you’re looking for the best Android video editor, Movavi App is definitely worth considering. Many consider this the best video-editing app for Android – and there’s an iOS version too. Movavi App is one of the easiest apps to use. It’s a free download and is packed with essential features for video editing. Its intuitive interface makes it quick and easy to cut and trim videos, add music, stickers, and transitions, and speed up or slow down videos. It’s ad-free, too, so you can concentrate on editing your videos, and it’s suitable for use by beginners and professionals alike.

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Adobe® Premiere® Rush® is a popular video editor app for business – but it’s easy enough for beginners to use too. It’s free to download this cross-device video editor, which lets you share to social sites from the app, making it a great app for bloggers. You can easily trim and crop videos, adjust speed, arrange videos, audio, graphics, and photos with an easy drag and drop function, and add built-in graphics, titles, and overlays. Upgrade to the Premium version from $4.99 per month to access a vast content library, advanced audio tools, and many more features.

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FilmoraGo is a free, powerful, easy-to-use video editor app that’s available for Android and iOS – and it’s one of the best Android video editor apps around, in our opinion. Share to social apps with just one tap, add stunning effects, use the keyframe animation tool, trim and cut videos – and much more. This app does brand videos with its own watermark, but to create and share videos without a watermark and remove ads, you can upgrade to the Pro version from $6.99 a month or $32.99 a year.

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KineMaster is one of the video-editing apps on our list that’s suitable for professional use. It’s packed with features like 4K videos, multi-track editing, and a keyframe animation tool – and you can directly export videos to YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other social sites. The app is free to download, but the free version does add a watermark to your videos. Upgrade to the Premium version to remove watermarks and enjoy an ad-free experience, which costs from $3.99 per month or $22.99 per year.

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If you’re looking for a video editor app for your YouTube channel, we’ve compared some of the best options available. It’s important to note that the apps below are not just for smartphones – we’ve also included applications for PC that you can use for editing videos on your computer.

Adobe^® Premiere Pro^® is considered the industry-standard video editor app for professionals and one of the highlights of our list. It runs on Mac and Windows, and there’s a monthly subscription fee to use the software, which you can pay monthly or yearly, with a 30-day free trial. It’s fast and responsive, with a clear, customizable interface and loads of editing and organizational tools, making it easy to cut and trim videos, add captions and audio, and select from over 6,000 high-quality stock clips. You can store assets online in Creative Cloud^® Libraries, so it’s easy to collaborate with others – and it automatically optimizes aspect ratio and other settings for sharing on YouTube.

We mentioned Adobe® Premiere® Rush® earlier, but it deserves a listing here as one of the best video-editing apps for YouTube channels too. It’s free to download for iOS and Android, and you can share to YouTube directly from the app. A simple drag and drop function makes it easy to add audio, graphics, and photos to your video. Upgrading to the Premium version costs from $4.99 a month and allows you to access a content library, advanced audio tools, and other features.

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Final Cut Pro from Apple is video-editing software for Mac that’s designed for professional use – and it’s packed with features to allow you to create and share professional content for YouTube channels. You can share media via the cloud so it can be accessed anywhere, and use the Smart Conform feature to automatically crop and optimize your video for YouTube. Features such as Magnetic Timeline, Compound Clips, Multicam editing, and built-in Chroma Key to create stunning videos. There’s a free trial, after which you’ll need to purchase the software for $299.99.

Quik is one of the most popular free video-editing apps for Instagram. Available for iOS and Android, it’s packed with powerful editing tools and features, so you can slow down or speed up videos, grab frames from any video, live stream to Instagram, and more. There are plenty of premium themes and filters to add to your Instagram videos, plus royalty-free music tracks to ensure your content sounds as great as it looks. You can also subscribe to Quik to access premium features from $9.99 per year.

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InShot is a great video editor app for professionals uploading content to Instagram. Not only is it packed with cool effects and features like video speed control, transition effects, advanced editing tools, and video filters, it’s also totally free to download for iOS and Android devices. You can upgrade to InShot Pro from $4 per month or $15 per year to access additional features like stickers and filter packages. A Pro subscription also lets you share videos without watermarks and removes ads.

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WeVideo is a free video editor that’s perfect if you’re creating content for Instagram. Available on iOS and Android, the app lets you edit videos quickly, with features like slow motion, transitions, and voiceovers, as well as a library of themes, sounds, and music. You can also upgrade to Mobile Pass, with a range of subscriptions to choose from, which removes the video watermark and gives you access to features such as a green screen and an expanded library of themes and music.

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For TikTok video editing, CapCut is a great choice. This free app is available for iOS and Android and is simple to use. You can create professional videos thanks to a music library packed with copyrighted songs, advanced filters and effects, and stickers and fonts. Editing is simple with the ability to change the speed of your video, cut, and reverse it – and there are no watermarks on videos. There’s also multilayer editing with up to five layers.

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Another excellent free cell phone app for TikTok creators, VideoShow is available on iOS and Android. Professional editing tools let you cut, trim, flip, reverse, duplicate, and even compress videos. There’s a range of templates to make video creation quick and easy, licensed music tracks, and a range of themes and filters to choose from. You can share your videos in 720p or 1080p resolution. Upgrade to the VIP service from $7.99 per month, and you’ll be able to access features like scrolling subtitles, HD video export support, and the removal of watermarks from videos.

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There are loads of free video-editing apps for TikTok out there, but Zoomerang is a popular choice. Available for iOS and Android, Zoomerang has over 150 special effects and transitions to add to your video, easy-to-use editing tools, and step-by-step tutorials to help you achieve professional results. Upgrade to Pro from $4.99 a month to enjoy the app ad-free.

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Whether you’re looking for the best video editor app for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, or other social sites, there are plenty to choose from. Our pick of the top apps for each social site will hopefully help you to choose the best app for your needs, whether you’re a professional YouTube content creator or occasionally upload videos to your TikTok. When choosing an app, remember to check which features are included with the free version to ensure you have everything you need to get started – and don’t forget to check out the cost of any subscriptions if you’re considering upgrading in the future.

Paula is a seasoned content creator, copywriter, and editor, with more than 8 years of experience writing for tech and travel brands such as Thomas Cook, Skyscanner, Eltima Software, and DigitalTrends.com, as well as many others. She studied fiction editing with Liminal Pages in 2016 and launched her fiction editing business the same year, working with publishers in the UK and US and authors from around the world across a range of genres, from sci-fi and fantasy to thrillers and crime fiction. Today she writes regularly for DigitalTrends.com and Skyscanner's blog. She's also passionate about film photography and enjoys gaming.

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