The KineMaster Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about KineMaster in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
KineMaster
The Insider’s Guide
Mobile video editor with templates, layers and AI tools
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among screen recording and video tools, read from KineMaster’s own pages.
Made by KineMaster Corporation · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from KineMaster’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on KineMaster’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 66 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade
KineMaster is a video editor for iPhone, iPad and Android. It offers a multi-layer timeline, keyframe animation, chroma key, templates and an asset store of effects, music and fonts, plus AI tools such as auto captions, text-to-speech and background removal. A Premium subscription is sold in the app.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about KineMaster, taken from its own pages and our grades.
No store rating on record, and a layered timeline has a learning curve.
- 1
Best for layered video editing on a phone
Many assets are sold separately, store prices vary, and there is no desktop version.
- 2
Paid plans start at $4.17 a month when paid by the year
As its pricing page puts it: $9.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (App Store prices vary).
- 3
There is a free plan
Free to download with in-app purchases; the store listing does not spell out which features stay free.
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
iOS and Android.
- 5
Multi-layer timeline
Stack videos, images, text, stickers and effects on a full-screen timeline, with keyframe animation and a keyframe graph.
- 6
AI captions and voices
Auto captions transcribe speech in 36 languages, and text-to-speech turns typed text into voiceover audio.
- 7
AI visual tools
AI tracking, background removal, super resolution and style filters are built into the editor.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 66 of 133
That is against the other screen recording and video tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
To replace KineMaster you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
KineMaster at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $9.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (App Store prices vary)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- iOS, Android
- Made by
- KineMaster Corporation
- Category
- Screen Recording & Video
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
- Store rating
- 4.7 on the App Store, 43,624 ratings
The report card
Best for layered video editing on a phone
KineMaster is a phone video editor with a multi-layer timeline, templates, AI captions and 4K export. Many assets are sold separately, store prices vary, and there is no desktop version.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | B | Premium is $49.99 a year, about $4.17 a month, but the store shows other prices from $49.99 to $59.99 a year and $9.99 monthly, so we stop at B. |
| Free plan and trial | C | Free to download, but the listing does not say which features stay free and many assets cost extra. |
| Features | B | Multi-layer timeline, AI captions and voices, templates and 4K export; nothing missing from the basic job. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record, and a layered timeline has a learning curve. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | iOS and Android only; no desktop or web editor. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who KineMaster is for
- Fits if you want layers and a timeline on a phone
- Works for people making social videos from templates
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you edit on a computer, as it runs on iOS and Android only
- Pricey if you pay monthly, at $9.99 against about $4.17 a month on the annual plan
- Watch out: the App Store shows several Premium prices, from $8.49 to $11.99 monthly
- Watch out: many Asset Store items are sold separately, from $0.19 to $77.77 on Google Play
- Tight if you want to stay free, as the listing does not spell out what stays free
Good to know
Good for
- Editing short social videos on a phone or tablet
- Building videos from templates by swapping in your own clips
- Layered edits with keyframes, chroma key and corner pin
Worth knowing
- It runs on iOS and Android only; the site lists no desktop or web editor.
- The App Store shows several Premium prices ($8.49 to $11.99 monthly, $49.99 to $59.99 annual), so the amount charged can differ.
- Many assets in the Asset Store are sold separately; Google Play lists items at $0.19 to $77.77 each.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$4.17
A month to start, paid by the year. There is a free plan too
KineMaster has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per month, or $49.99 per year (App Store prices vary).
Free to download, but the listing does not say which features stay free and many assets cost extra.
Premium (Monthly)
$9.99
per month
Subscription sold in the app. The App Store lists several monthly prices, from $8.49 to $11.99.
Premium (Annual)
$49.99
per year
Yearly subscription. The App Store also lists $59.99 for annual Premium, so the price shown may vary.
The free plan
Free to download with in-app purchases; the store listing does not spell out which features stay free.
Read from apps.apple.com on Nov 13, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: iOS and Android
Mobile video editor with templates, layers and AI tools. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, transcription, templates, video editing, text to speech.
iOS and Android only; no desktop or web editor.
- Multi-layer timeline
- Stack videos, images, text, stickers and effects on a full-screen timeline, with keyframe animation and a keyframe graph.
- AI captions and voices
- Auto captions transcribe speech in 36 languages, and text-to-speech turns typed text into voiceover audio.
- AI visual tools
- AI tracking, background removal, super resolution and style filters are built into the editor.
- Templates and Mix
- Start from thousands of video templates, or save your own project as a template to share.
- Asset Store
- The vendor lists 75,000+ stickers, fonts, stock videos, effects, music and transitions to download.
- 4K export
- Export up to 4K at 60 frames per second, or save a GIF or a video with a transparent background.
Where it runs
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- YouTube
- TikTok
KineMaster is made by KineMaster Corporation.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
66/133
Other screen recording and video tools it is graded above
KineMaster's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 66 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade, and level with 22.
It stands best on value for money (B, above 87 of 133) and worst on ease of use (C, above 2).
Its paid plans start at $4.17 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $12.25 for the category: 11 of the 88 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 6 tools score higher and cost less.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 134 screen recording and video tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. KineMaster’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 87 of 133
- CFree plan and trialAbove 24 of 133
- BFeaturesAbove 78 of 133
- CEase of useAbove 2 of 133
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 17 of 133
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 102 screen recording and video tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. KineMaster is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace KineMaster you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It costs $49.99 a year.
What you could make
- Templates: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A video editor.
- A voice model, which you can rent by the minute but not make.
- Speech turned into text you can trust.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- AI features, unless you pay a model provider for each request yourself.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. KineMaster’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
CapCut, InShot, Videoleap, VN Video Editor and Splice
The 5 tools KineMaster is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
CapCut
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Video and photo editor with effects, auto captions and AI tools.
- Only CapCut lists macOS and Windows apps.
- KineMaster also covers transcription, templates and text to speech.
- 3.2GPA
InShot
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Mobile video and photo editor for iPhone and Android.
- InShot can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- KineMaster also covers templates.
- 2.6GPA
Videoleap
Free plan · from $4.99
Mobile and web video editor with templates and AI effects.
- Only Videoleap lists a web app.
- KineMaster also covers transcription and text to speech.
- 3.0GPA
VN Video Editor
Free plan · from $7.99
Free multi-track video and photo editor for phones and Mac.
- Only VN Video Editor lists a macOS app.
- 2.0GPA
Splice
Free trial · from $9.99
Mobile video editor for iPhone and iPad with a subscription.
- KineMaster has a free plan. Splice does not, though it has a free trial.
- KineMaster also covers transcription, templates and text to speech.
- Splice also covers file sharing.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
13
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is KineMaster free?
KineMaster has a free plan. Free to download with in-app purchases; the store listing does not spell out which features stay free.
How much does KineMaster cost?
KineMaster lists 2 plans. Premium (Monthly): $9.99 per month.
What platforms does KineMaster work on?
KineMaster is available on iOS and Android.
How is KineMaster rated?
KineMaster's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43,624 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does KineMaster have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. KineMaster is listed for iOS and Android.
Does KineMaster have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. KineMaster is listed for iOS and Android.
Is KineMaster open source?
KineMaster is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does KineMaster integrate with?
KineMaster's listing names YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and WhatsApp. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes KineMaster?
KineMaster is made by KineMaster Corporation.
What are the alternatives to KineMaster?
The closest alternatives to KineMaster in our directory are CapCut, InShot, Videoleap, VN Video Editor and Splice.
How does KineMaster compare with other screen recording and video tools?
KineMaster's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 66 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade, and level with 22.
Is KineMaster good value for money?
ToolGPA grades KineMaster B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $4.17 a month when paid by the year, against a middle price of $12.25 for the category: 11 of the 88 others that charge start lower.
Could I make my own version of KineMaster?
To replace KineMaster you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from KineMaster’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from KineMaster's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by KineMaster Corporation. Prices change, so check kinemaster.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- KineMaster, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/kinemaster
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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