The iPhone’s powerful processor is excellent for 4K video editing, but users often struggle to find the best apps. This non-sponsored guide presents the top 5 professional and user-friendly video editing applications for both iPhone and Android users.
1. VN (Video Editor) – The Best Free Option 🥇
VN is recommended as the #1 overall best software due to its feature set and cost model.
- Pros:
- Totally Free (no subscription needed).
- Easy to learn and use (Beginner-friendly).
- Allows manual control over Export Settings (like bitrate), which is a rare and excellent professional feature.
- Offers many automatic effects and the ability to remove the end title.
- Con: It has minimal, non-essential in-app purchases.
2. LumaFusion – The Professional Powerhouse (Paid) 👑
This is the speaker’s personal favorite, used to edit their own videos. It’s a truly professional-grade software.
- Pros:
- Offers Professional-level editing (color grading, multi-track timeline).
- Allows manual control over Export Settings and frame rates.
- Includes advanced features like AI Cutout (separating a person without a green screen) and in-built stabilization.
- Comes with a One-Time Purchase model (no recurring subscription).
- Con: It is not free and requires a single purchase.
3. Vita – Best for Free Effects 🎉
Vita is a powerful, yet under-discussed app known for its creative tools.
- Pros:
- Totally Free, with all effects included for free.
- Extremely easy to use and master.
- Offers the largest library of effects among all apps on this list.
- Watermark is easily removable within the app.
- Con: Does not allow manual control over export settings (like megabits/bitrate).
4. iMovie – Easiest for Beginners (Built-in) 🍎
The built-in Apple software is the simplest tool for new editors.
- Pros:
- Easiest to use for absolute beginners.
- Totally Free (pre-installed, no in-app purchases).
- Very smooth performance since it is optimized by Apple.
- Cons: Very Limited options and effects compared to the others. You cannot manually set export settings.
5. Filmora – The Feature Rich Option (Expensive Subscription) 🚀
Filmora is a long-standing PC editor that offers an excellent mobile experience.
- Pros:
- Offers the most extensive features and effects, including advanced AI tools.
- Allows manual control over export settings.
- Provides very professional results.
- Con: Requires a Subscription which is the most expensive of all the apps listed. The sheer volume of features can sometimes feel overwhelming on a phone.