8 Best Video Editing Apps on Android and iPhone for Every Creator

Video editing apps have received tons of improvements over the past few years. From AI-powered tools that help you streamline the editing process to hardcore video editors that focus solely on their sheer number of editing features, there are different apps for different use cases on both Android and iOS. Therefore, here are all the best video editing apps you can download on Android and iPhone.

My Top 3 Best Video Editing Apps for 2026

I tested over a dozen video editors, ranging from simple clip-cutters to timeline-heavy powerhouses. If you want to skip the long read and just get to editing, these are the three apps I would recommend to almost everyone. Whether you're a social media influencer just starting out or a professional, one of these will fit the bill:

Overview of the Best Video Editing Apps

Here's a quick table of the top contenders where I've jotted down their key features, pricing and who they're built for:

How I Tested the Best Video Editing Apps for 2026

You can't really judge a video editor just by its screenshots, unless you've used it. To create this list, I installed each app on a Pixel 10 and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro to test the performance across different hardware.

I evaluated them based on ease of use, performance and feature set. I also paid close attention to the annoying factors of the apps like watermarks, intrusive ads and export limitations, and settled on these 8 apps.

Best Free Video Editors for Android and iPhone

There aren't many best free video editors for Android and iPhone besides Instagram Edits. Most video editors offer freemium features, meaning none of them are truly free. Therefore, this section consists of only one entry — Edits by Instagram. 

Edits by Instagram

Instagram's in-house video editor Edits has gained immense popularity since its launch recently, and for all the good reasons. For starters, it brings all the basic editing features you'd expect from a video editor, plus seamless integration with Instagram, making it easier to export videos directly to Reels or Stories.

Features like trimming, cutting, filters, text and effects are all present. It also supports video sync based on the beat of the music. You can add captions, overlays and music from Instagram's own library, just as you could in Instagram notes. The app also gives you straightforward ability to select the export resolution and frame rate, alongside the ability to export in both 1:1 and 9:16 aspect ratios. Edits is available on both Android and iOS for free, and requires logging in via Instagram account.

Besides, if you want to start your creator journey on Instagram, Edits also has an Insights page that shows the views, reach and current followers, alongside videos with most views, likes, comments, shares and lowest skip rate. There's also an inspiration tab where you can check out the content created by others using Edits.

Pricing: Free

Best Video Editing Apps for Casual Users

If you rarely upload videos or you just started learning to edit them, you might not want the most extensive video editor out there. We recommend using Adobe Premiere Rush as it's catered to beginners who're getting started on video editing. For access to more tools, however, you can go for KineMaster. 

Adobe Premiere Rush

If you're just getting started with video editing on your Android or iPhone, Adobe Premiere Rush is an extremely straightforward video editor that gets the job done. For starters, it gives you multiple timelines to edit your videos with ease. While it's not the most feature-rich video editing app, it more than makes up for it by being simple, while still packing all the necessary features that you'd expect from an editing app.

You can shorten the clips by dragging the ends directly from the timeline, separate audio from the timeline and even add your own voiceovers. Besides, there is a host of graphics to choose from, including a variety of effects and transitions, and the ability to change the duration of the same. You also get a decent colour grading tool set to adjust things like exposure, contrast, tint, highlights, shadows and more.

Lastly, Premiere Rush allows you in various aspect ratios, including 16:9, 9:16, 4:5 and 1:1, perfect for editing for a particular platform you want to post the video on. While the free version lets you export in 1080p source fps or 24, 25 or 30, the premium subscription gets you 4K 60 fps exports for Rs 3,100 a year. Besides, you also get more titles and graphics, more music, audio editing tools and auto-resize and reframe. While Premiere Rush may not have everything, it's still one of the best video editors for Android and iOS.

Pricing: Free, Premium starts at Rs 449/month

KineMaster

KineMaster is one of the oldest video editing apps on both Android and iOS, and it continues to offer a great set of features, making it one of the best video editors on the list. One of the standout features of the app is multi-layered editing, allowing users to add videos, images, stickers and special effects on top of the clips. It also supports frame-by-frame trimming and instant preview to give users more control over editing.

Besides, it includes all the basic tools expected from a video editor, including cutting, splicing and cropping videos. Users can also do voiceovers, add background music and choose from a decent library of sound effects. KineMaster's library also boasts royalty-free music, animations and sounds to add bling to your videos. With the ability to export videos in 1:1, 16:9 and 9:16 formats, KineMaster is one of the best video editing tools for Android and iPhone.

Some of the assets are locked behind a premium subscription. The free version exports with a watermark and also has pop-up ads that could ruin your experience. Therefore, if you're serious about using KineMaster, you might want to purchase the premium for Rs 3,795 a year. The subscription also gets you 10 GB of free cloud storage.

Pricing: Free, Premium starts at Rs 575/month

Best Paid & Premium Video Editors for Android and iPhone

While some of the apps on this list are free to some extent, all of them require you to pay for premium if you want to unlock more features. Fortunately, they're not very expensive (except one), and offer great set of features for the price.

VN Video Editor – Best Overall Video Editor

For those looking for the ultimate video editor on Android and iOS, VN is the way to go. The app is completely free and brings a comprehensive list of editing tools. You get everything you would expect from a video editor, like trimming, background removal and key frame animation. Plus, you get free templates, colour grading tools, effects, the ability to fade, flip, mirror and fill, and lots more.

The app is extremely easy to use, with an easily accessible timeline and a neatly laid-out user interface that keeps confusion at bay. You can long-press to reorder the clips, add music, stickers, voice-overs and choose from a handful of existing free effects to add bling to your videos. VN video editor supports exporting in multiple aspect ratios with clear labels for which platform supports which aspect ratio, to make it easier for new users.

You can export up to 60 frames, and the exports are usually very fast. The app also brings a Discover feed that you can take inspiration from, and a tutorial page to help you get started. The app does limit you to 100 projects in the free version, but upgrading to premium bumps it to unlimited, with no ads and encryption. It's easily one of the best video editors for Android and iOS right now.

Pricing: Free, Premium starts at Rs 229/month

LumaFusion – Suited for Professionals

Getting into the professional-grade tool territory, LumaFusion gets a lot of things right. For starters, despite being relatively advanced, it's extremely intuitive. With features such as multi-track editing with up to six video and audio tracks, it allows users to make sophisticatedly edited videos that look amazing. LumaFusion does require some prior experience with video editing, but if you have edited videos before, you will find it easy to get used to.

Like most video editing apps on this list, LumaFusion also has a library of royalty-free music, transitions and effects that you can add to videos with ease. There's key framing, colour correction, audio mixing and layer effects all at one place. The professional-level editing features like colour grading and high resolution exports means the app is paid on both Android and iOS. You also get no ads, which is great.

Pricing: Paid, Rs 2,500 for a one-time purchase

InShot – Best Video Editor for Social Media

InShot is arguably the most popular app for casual creators and for good reason. It simplifies the boring parts of editing, like needing to turn landscape video into a square for a post or blurring the background using the Canvas tool.

Besides functioning as a normal video editor, boasting functions like clipping, trimming and adjusting clips, the app is packed with lots of AI effects, and features a massive library of stickers and sound effects. InShot is less about precise trimming and more about making your video look fun and engaging, which makes it one of the best video editors for those who want to quickly edit their videos.

Pricing: Free, Pro starts Rs 279/month

PowerDirector – Feature-rich iPhone and Android Video Editor

PowerDirector is a direct KineMaster competitor with loads of features that are rare to find in any smartphone video editor. It features a dedicated video stabiliser that works surprisingly well to fix shaky footage, alongside a voice changer for fun audio effects.

Besides, the app supports both 4K editing and exports, offering blending modes for artistic double-exposure effects. All in all, it's a fantastic tool for those who want to play around with features, and for those editing for YouTube or footage from action cameras.

Pricing: Free, Premium starts Rs 499/month

Filmora – Video Editing app with Templates

Wondershare has been in the video editing market for decades, and their video editor for smartphones and PCs, Filmora, is a testament to it. Formerly known as Filmora Go on Android, it's perfect for beginners who want their videos to look high-effort without actually putting in the effort.

For starters, it boasts a Template mode where you can select a few clips and the app automatically applies music, transitions and effects. It also features AI tools like Smart Cutout that make removing backgrounds without a green screen much easier. Lastly, the app also features Auto captions to generate subtitles instantly.

Pricing: Free, Pro starts Rs 250/month

And those were some of the best video editors on Android and iOS. Some of the honourable mentions include YouTube Create, which is a fairly good editor from Google, CapCut, which unfortunately isn't available in India and Videoleap.

As we wrap this up, there's no one-size-fits-all when it comes to video editors. If you're a beginner, Edits by Instagram, VN video editor and Adobe Premiere Rush are all great beginner-friendly video editors. However, if you know a fair bit about video editing, LumaFusion and KineMaster are excellent for professionals and intermediate editors alike.