SplicevsVN Video Editor
Score Comparison
Signals Comparison
Splice
- Splice export stuck (blue export bar never finishes)(9/10)
- Why does Splice keep crashing?(8/10)
- Splice projects lost after uninstalling or deleting(10/10)
- Splice says a file or asset is missing(7/10)
VN Video Editor
- VN 'Video generation failed' when exporting(9/10)
- VN projects disappeared from Drafts(10/10)
- Why does VN keep crashing?(8/10)
- VN audio out of sync on longer projects(7/10)
- VN clips 'missing' or turning black(8/10)
Splice
- Splice says not enough space to export when the phone has plenty(7/10)
- Splice slow to import large videos (loads forever)(7/10)
VN Video Editor
- VN export stuck at 99% (or 0%, 10%, 46%, 50%)(8/10)
- VN lags on long timelines and in preview(6/10)
Splice
- Splice paywall: Pro features needed to save your edit(8/10)
- Why is Splice so expensive?(7/10)
VN Video Editor
- VN is free, but AI tools now cost credits(4/10)
- VN Pro not showing after purchase(6/10)
Splice
- Splice refund: charges are non-refundable, Apple handles App Store refunds(6/10)
- Splice owner Bending Spoons has a poor support reputation(5/10)
VN Video Editor
- VN support is slow and community-based(6/10)
Splice
- Splice 4K export limited to 1080p(6/10)
- Splice music library tracks too short and songs removed(5/10)
VN Video Editor
No signals
Splice
- Splice captions not working (English only, not on Android)(6/10)
VN Video Editor
No signals
Splice
- Splice music cut off at the end of the exported video(4/10)
VN Video Editor
- VN audio editing is limited and clunky(5/10)
- VN lacks the trendy effects CapCut has(5/10)
- VN interface getting cluttered(4/10)
- VN won't import videos or freezes on import(6/10)
Pricing Comparison
Splice
Limits: Most effects, music and captions are Pro-only
Limits: Subscription does not transfer between iOS and Android
Limits: Subscription does not transfer between iOS and Android
VN Video Editor
Users: 1 user
Storage: Device storage (no cloud backup)
Limits: Projects live only on the device; some premium assets locked
Users: 1 account
Storage: Device storage
Limits: AI generation still uses credits; cancel only in App Store / Google Play subscriptions
Users: 1 account
Storage: Device storage
Limits: Refunds only via Apple/Google
Limits: Credit packs are separate from VN Pro
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Splice | VN Video Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Editing | ||
| Multi-clip timeline editing | ||
| Multi-track timeline | ||
| Speed changes | ||
| Keyframe animation 19 built-in keyframe effects | ||
| Chroma key (green screen) | ||
| Speed curves Users want more custom graph options | ||
| Masks and chroma key | ||
| Offline editing Online templates, stickers and AI effects need internet | ||
| Audio | ||
| Royalty-free music library Tracks criticized as short | ||
| Text to speech | ||
| Text | ||
| Auto captions English only; not available on Android | ||
| Export | ||
| 4K export Users report exports limited to 1080p | ||
| 4K 60fps export Free, including HDR | ||
| Custom export bitrate 1-300 Mbps in Manual mode | ||
| Watermark-free export | ||
| Projects | ||
| Cloud project backup / sync Projects live inside the app and are lost on uninstall | ||
| Platforms | ||
| Desktop version iOS and Android only | ||
| Desktop apps Mac App Store and Windows 10+ | ||
| Storage | ||
| Cloud project backup Help center: projects are not synced or backed up when signed in | ||
| Project sharing between devices Manual project file export | ||
| AI | ||
| AI Avatar and AI video generator Uses credits | ||