The Splice Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Splice 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.
Splice
The Insider’s Guide
Mobile video editor for iPhone and iPad with a subscription
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among screen recording and video tools, read from Splice’s own pages.
Made by AI Creativity S.r.l. · 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 Splice’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Splice’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
2.0
GPA, above 14 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade
Splice is a video editing app for iPhone and iPad, made by Bending Spoons. It covers trimming, speed changes, overlays, masks, chroma key, transitions, text and a soundtrack library, with export to social apps. The app downloads free and editing features are sold as a subscription.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Splice, taken from its own pages and our grades.
The subscription price is not clear from the store listing, and there is no desktop or web version.
- 1
Best for quick video edits on an iPhone or iPad
Splice is a phone video editor with trimming, overlays, masks and a music library.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $9.99, billing period not shown in the App Store listing.
- 3
You can try it first
The weekly subscription is offered with a free trial; its length is not shown.
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
iOS and Android.
- 5
Clip editing tools
Trim, cut and crop clips, change playback speed with speed ramping, and adjust exposure, contrast and saturation.
- 6
Overlays and masks
Layer photos or videos on top of each other, apply masks, and remove a background with chroma key.
- 7
Soundtrack library
Pick from 6,000+ royalty-free tracks, mix several audio tracks, record narration, or use a song from your own iTunes collection.
- 8
A 2.0 GPA, above 14 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 Splice you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Splice at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $9.99, billing period not shown in the App Store listing
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- The weekly subscription is offered with a free trial; its length is not shown.
- Runs on
- iOS, Android
- Made by
- AI Creativity S.r.l.
- Category
- Screen Recording & Video
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
- Store rating
- 4.6 on the App Store, 431,139 ratings
The report card
Best for quick video edits on an iPhone or iPad
Splice is a phone video editor with trimming, overlays, masks and a music library. The subscription price is not clear from the store listing, and there is no desktop or web version.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | $9.99 is the only figure in the listing, with no billing period shown, so it cannot be set against the category and sits in the middle. |
| Free plan and trial | D | The weekly plan has a free trial, but its length is not shown and the store takes a payment method. |
| Features | C | Trimming, speed ramps, overlays, masks, chroma key and a 6,000-track music library, but only the basics of a timeline. |
| Ease of use | B | No store rating on record, but it is an app you install and start cutting in. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | iPhone and iPad only on the listing, with sharing to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook; 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 Splice is for
- Fits if you cut short social videos on your phone
- Works for people who want a simple layered editor on an iPad
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you edit on a computer, as there is no desktop or web version
- Watch out: the listing shows $9.99 for every purchase without saying if it is per week, month or year
- Tight if you want to stay free, as editing features are sold as a subscription
- Watch out: the free trial length is not shown, so check before you start it
Good to know
Good for
- Phone-only editing of short social videos
- Slideshows built from photos with pan and zoom
- People who want a simple multi-layer editor on an iPad
Worth knowing
- The App Store listing shows $9.99 for every in-app purchase without saying whether it is per week, month or year.
- The site links to the App Store and Google Play only; there is no desktop or web editor.
- The App Store lists subscription lengths of weekly, monthly and yearly; confirm the price in the app before starting a trial.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$9.99
To start
Splice is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9.99, billing period not shown in the App Store listing.
The weekly plan has a free trial, but its length is not shown and the store takes a payment method.
Splice Weekly
$9.99
weekly plan with free trial; period not shown in the listing
In-app purchase listed as Splice Weekly With Free Trial. The listing says plans run weekly, monthly or yearly.
Trying it first
The weekly subscription is offered with a free trial; its length is not shown.
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 for iPhone and iPad with a subscription. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: video editing, file sharing.
iPhone and iPad only on the listing, with sharing to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook; no desktop or web editor.
- Clip editing tools
- Trim, cut and crop clips, change playback speed with speed ramping, and adjust exposure, contrast and saturation.
- Overlays and masks
- Layer photos or videos on top of each other, apply masks, and remove a background with chroma key.
- Soundtrack library
- Pick from 6,000+ royalty-free tracks, mix several audio tracks, record narration, or use a song from your own iTunes collection.
- Slideshows and Ken Burns effect
- Animate still photos with pan and zoom, and add title slides, text overlays and a custom outro.
- Sharing
- Send finished videos to YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Mail and Messages, or save them to the camera roll.
Where it runs
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- YouTube
- TikTok
Splice is made by AI Creativity S.r.l.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
14/133
Other screen recording and video tools it is graded above
Splice's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 14 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade, and level with 27.
It stands best on ease of use (B, above 87 of 133) and worst on free plan and trial (D, above 14).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 134 screen recording and video tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Splice’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 20 of 133
- DFree plan and trialAbove 14 of 133
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 133
- BEase of useAbove 87 of 133
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 17 of 133
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 Splice you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 92 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools grade higher.
What you could not
- A video editor.
- Storing and serving files for other people.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Splice’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 KineMaster
The 5 tools Splice 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.
- CapCut has a free plan. Splice does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only CapCut lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Splice also covers file sharing.
- 3.2GPA
InShot
Free plan · from $4.99/mo
Mobile video and photo editor for iPhone and Android.
- InShot has a free plan. Splice does not, though it has a free trial.
- InShot can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Splice also covers file sharing.
- 2.6GPA
Videoleap
Free plan · from $4.99
Mobile and web video editor with templates and AI effects.
- Videoleap has a free plan. Splice does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Videoleap lists a web app.
- Splice also covers file sharing.
- 3.0GPA
VN Video Editor
Free plan · from $7.99
Free multi-track video and photo editor for phones and Mac.
- VN Video Editor has a free plan. Splice does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only VN Video Editor lists a macOS app.
- Splice also covers file sharing.
- 2.4GPA
KineMaster
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Mobile video editor with templates, layers and AI tools.
- KineMaster has a free plan. Splice does not, though it has a free trial.
- Splice also covers file sharing.
- KineMaster also covers transcription, templates and text to speech.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
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 Splice free?
No, Splice is a paid product, but you can try it first. The weekly subscription is offered with a free trial; its length is not shown.
How much does Splice cost?
Splice lists one plan. Splice Weekly: $9.99 weekly plan with free trial; period not shown in the listing.
What platforms does Splice work on?
Splice is available on iOS and Android.
How is Splice rated?
Splice's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.6 out of 5 from 431,139 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does Splice have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Splice is listed for iOS and Android.
Does Splice have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Splice is listed for iOS and Android.
Is Splice open source?
Splice is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Splice integrate with?
Splice's listing names YouTube, Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Splice?
Splice is made by AI Creativity S.r.l.
What are the alternatives to Splice?
The closest alternatives to Splice in our directory are CapCut, InShot, Videoleap, VN Video Editor and KineMaster.
How does Splice compare with other screen recording and video tools?
Splice's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 14 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade, and level with 27.
Could I make my own version of Splice?
To replace Splice 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 Splice’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 Splice'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 AI Creativity S.r.l. Prices change, so check spliceapp.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
- Splice, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/splice
- 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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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Splice’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Splice is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by AI Creativity S.r.l. Prices and plans change: check spliceapp.com before you buy.