The VN Video Editor Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about VN Video Editor 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.
VN Video Editor
The Insider’s Guide
Free multi-track video and photo editor for phones and Mac
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among screen recording and video tools, read from VN Video Editor’s own pages.
Made by VN · 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 VN Video Editor’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on VN Video Editor’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
3.0
GPA, above 120 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade
VN is a video and photo editor with a multi-track timeline, keyframes, speed curves, filters, templates and auto captions. The vendor says it is free with no watermark and lists iOS, Android and Mac apps. A paid VN Pro upgrade and credit packs for AI features are sold inside the apps.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about VN Video Editor, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Templates get you to a finished clip fast.
- 1
Best for free multi-track editing on a phone or Mac
The VN Pro prices on the stores aren't labelled monthly or yearly, AI features use paid credit packs, and there is no web or Windows app.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $7.99 for VN Pro on iPhone (billing period not shown).
- 3
There is a free plan
Free to download and use; the vendor says it has no watermark.
- 4
It runs on 3 platforms
iOS, Android and macOS.
- 5
Multi-track timeline
Edit with several video, audio and overlay layers, with keyframe animation, speed curves and ramps.
- 6
Auto captions
Generates subtitles from audio in multiple languages, with caption templates and removal of filler words and silences.
- 7
BeatsClip and AutoCut
Builds beat-synced templates from a video or music track and cuts footage to the beat automatically.
- 8
A 3.0 GPA, above 120 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 VN Video Editor you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
VN Video Editor at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $7.99 for VN Pro on iPhone (billing period not shown)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, iOS, Android
- Made by
- VN
- Category
- Screen Recording & Video
- Our grade
- 3.0 GPA, very good
- Store rating
- 4.8 on the App Store, 324,720 ratings
The report card
Best for free multi-track editing on a phone or Mac
VN is a video editor for iPhone, Android and Mac with a multi-track timeline, keyframes and auto captions, and the vendor says it is free with no watermark. The VN Pro prices on the stores aren't labelled monthly or yearly, AI features use paid credit packs, and there is no web or Windows app.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | VN Pro shows $7.99 on iPhone and $6.99 on Mac, each next to a $69.99 or $49.99 price with no billing period given. Without knowing which is monthly, we can't say it sits above or below the category. |
| Free plan and trial | B | Free to download, with multi-track editing, keyframes and templates and no watermark, per the vendor. One person could live on it. |
| Features | B | Multi-track timeline, keyframes, speed curves, auto captions, beat-synced templates and a teleprompter. AI features run on credits, $1 for 100 on the App Store. |
| Ease of use | A | 4.8 on the App Store from about 325,000 ratings. Templates get you to a finished clip fast. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | iPhone, iPad, Android and Mac apps. No web version and no integrations listed. |
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 VN Video Editor is for
- Fits if you edit on a phone and want multi-track and keyframes with no watermark
- Works for beat-synced Reels and Shorts, using the BeatsClip templates
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you edit on Windows or in a browser, as the site lists phone and Mac apps only
- Watch out: VN Pro prices differ between iPhone and Mac, and neither says whether it is monthly or yearly
- Tight if you use AI features: they run on credit packs bought in the app
- Watch out: the site doesn't name the company behind the app, and the App Store lists Ubiquiti Labs, LLC as developer
Good to know
Good for
- Mobile creators who want a no-watermark free editor
- Editing short vertical videos with templates and captions
- Moving a project between iPhone and Mac by AirDrop or iCloud
Worth knowing
- No browser version; the site lists phone apps, and Windows appears only in the page's structured data, not in its text.
- VN Pro prices differ between the iPhone and Mac listings, and neither labels its billing period.
- AI features use credit packs bought in the app, at $1 for 100 credits on the App Store listing.
- The company behind the app is not named on the site; the App Store lists Ubiquiti Labs, LLC as developer.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$7.99
To start. There is a free plan too
VN Video Editor has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.99 for VN Pro on iPhone (billing period not shown).
Without knowing which is monthly, we can't say it sits above or below the category.
Free
$0
Multi-track editing, filters, keyframes and templates with no watermark, per the vendor.
VN Pro (iPhone and iPad)
$7.99
billing basis not shown; the store also lists a $69.99 VN Pro
In-app purchase on the US App Store; the two VN Pro prices are not labeled monthly or yearly.
VN Pro (Mac)
$6.99
billing basis not shown; the store also lists a $49.99 VN Pro
In-app purchase on the Mac App Store listing; the two VN Pro prices are not labeled monthly or yearly.
The free plan
Free to download and use; the vendor says it has no watermark.
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
3
Places it runs: macOS, iOS and Android
Free multi-track video and photo editor for phones and Mac. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: AI features, transcription, templates, video editing, text to speech.
Multi-track timeline, keyframes, speed curves, auto captions, beat-synced templates and a teleprompter.
- Multi-track timeline
- Edit with several video, audio and overlay layers, with keyframe animation, speed curves and ramps.
- Auto captions
- Generates subtitles from audio in multiple languages, with caption templates and removal of filler words and silences.
- BeatsClip and AutoCut
- Builds beat-synced templates from a video or music track and cuts footage to the beat automatically.
- Templates and filters
- A library of platform templates for Reels, Stories and YouTube, plus cinematic filters and imported LUTs.
- Teleprompter and secure drafts
- Reads a script while recording, and protects drafts with passwords and expiry dates, per the App Store listing.
Where it runs
- macOS
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
VN Video Editor is made by VN.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
120/133
Other screen recording and video tools it is graded above
VN Video Editor's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 120 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade, and level with 8.
It stands best on ease of use (A, above 127 of 133) and worst on value for money (C, above 20).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 134 screen recording and video tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. VN Video Editor’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 20 of 133
- BFree plan and trialAbove 105 of 133
- BFeaturesAbove 78 of 133
- AEase of useAbove 127 of 133
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 67 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 VN Video Editor you would be making a video editor. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.0 is higher than 120 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade.
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.
- Apps for macOS, iOS and Android that stay in step with each other.
- 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. VN Video Editor’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, KineMaster, Videoleap and LumaFusion
The 5 tools VN Video Editor 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 a Windows app.
- VN Video Editor 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.
- Only VN Video Editor lists a macOS app.
- InShot can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- VN Video Editor also covers templates.
- 2.4GPA
KineMaster
Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Mobile video editor with templates, layers and AI tools.
- Only VN Video Editor lists a macOS app.
- 2.6GPA
Videoleap
Free plan · from $4.99
Mobile and web video editor with templates and AI effects.
- Only VN Video Editor lists a macOS app.
- Only Videoleap lists a web app.
- VN Video Editor also covers transcription and text to speech.
- 2.8GPA
LumaFusion
From $29.99 one-time
Multitrack video editor for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android.
- VN Video Editor has a free plan. LumaFusion does not.
- LumaFusion can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- VN Video Editor 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
11
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 VN Video Editor free?
VN Video Editor has a free plan. Free to download and use; the vendor says it has no watermark.
How much does VN Video Editor cost?
VN Video Editor lists 3 plans. Free: $0.
What platforms does VN Video Editor work on?
VN Video Editor is available on iOS, Android and macOS.
How is VN Video Editor rated?
VN Video Editor's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.8 out of 5 from 324,720 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Does VN Video Editor have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. VN Video Editor is listed for iOS, Android and macOS.
Does VN Video Editor have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. VN Video Editor is listed for iOS, Android and macOS.
Is VN Video Editor open source?
VN Video Editor is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes VN Video Editor?
VN Video Editor is made by VN.
What are the alternatives to VN Video Editor?
The closest alternatives to VN Video Editor in our directory are CapCut, InShot, KineMaster, Videoleap and LumaFusion.
How does VN Video Editor compare with other screen recording and video tools?
VN Video Editor's GPA of 3.0 is higher than 120 of the 133 other screen recording and video tools we grade, and level with 8.
Could I make my own version of VN Video Editor?
To replace VN Video Editor 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 VN Video Editor’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 VN's own pages on 13 November 2026 and its App Store rating. 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 VN. Prices change, so check vlognow.me before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
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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.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- VN Video Editor, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/vn-video-editor
- 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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