Comparing VivaVideo vs VideoShow: Two Excellent Video Editing Apps for Android

It can be said that videos have a much greater impact on our minds than photos. With abundant bandwidth and continuously improving editing tools, people seem to be interested in creating and sharing videos on social media. Although there are many video editing apps on the Play Store, VivaVideo and VideoShow are among the most downloaded and positively reviewed.

In the following article, Mytour will provide a detailed comparison of these two applications and help you choose the one that suits you best.

I. Comparing VivaVideo vs VideoShow

1. App Size

There's a significant difference in size between the two apps. While VideoShow ranges from 20 - 25MB, VivaVideo is nearly twice as large, around 40 - 45MB.

2. User Interface

The user interface of VideoShow and VivaVideo is quite similar. On the initial screen, you can select videos and photos, then you'll be taken to the editing window. Although the editing screen also has many similarities, both apps organize editing options in different categories.

In VivaVideo, you have 3 main options: Theme, Clip Edit, and Effects. In VideoShow, you have 4 main settings: Theme, Music, Edit, and Settings. Each tool in both apps is named with simple and understandable terms.

One of the clearest differences is in VivaVideo, where you'll see clips or photos directly on the editing screen and you just need to hold and drag them to change their position. In the case of VideoShow, first you have to tap on the Edit icon, then Clip Edit to rearrange the positions.

3. Themes and Effects

Both apps support themes and offer numerous free ones. However, only VideoShow allows you to customize the beginning and end parts of the video. If the free themes don't appeal to you, you can switch to premium ones.

Moreover, you can also add effects like thunder, bubbles, etc., to videos in these apps. However, currently no app supports face filters.

4. Basic Editing Features

Both apps come with many fantastic editing features in the free version. To begin with, you can trim and split videos as desired. You can duplicate and even reverse clips. VideoShow and VivaVideo also allow you to rotate videos and adjust the speed. What's more interesting is that you can zoom into videos in VideoShow, a capability not present in VivaVideo.

5. Subtitles

Once again, both of these video editing apps allow you to insert text into videos. You can customize the color, background, and alignment. When it comes to adding text to videos, many users rate the text insertion interface of VideoShow higher than VivaVideo.

6. Sound and Music

A video wouldn't be complete without sound. Proper sound effects or music can change the feel of the entire video. Therefore, a good video editing app needs to have essential sound settings.

In VivaVideo, you can add your own sound files or download from the app's online library. In case you want to insert sound effects, VivaVideo also provides a range of different options. You can also record your voice using the built-in recording tool. Moreover, if you don't want to add any sound, you can mute the video.

Although both apps offer you the ability to add and remove Fade in/Fade out effects, VideoShow does not support the mute feature. Additionally, the VideoShow app provides similar sound and music features; however, arranging these options in the VivaVideo app is more logical and easier to access. Mainly because they are all present in one single place.

7. Aspect Ratio and Background

Each social media platform has its own video size. While some support a 1:1 ratio, others like YouTube have a 16:9 ratio. Luckily, both apps allow you to change the aspect ratio of the video. VideoShow provides 5 different sizes and various colors to add as background for the video. You can also apply a blur effect instead of specific colors.

In VivaVideo, a similar feature called Canvas offers 7 different aspect ratios. Unlike VideoShow, where you can't customize the blur effect of the background, VivaVideo supports this feature.

8. Stickers, Animated GIFs, and Drawing on Videos

To enhance your video's appeal, you can use stickers. Stickers range from regular stickers to images in your library. You can even add GIFs to your video. And of course, you can also customize certain aspects of each sticker to your liking using the slider.

However, only in the VideoShow app can you doodle on your video with the ability to resize and change the color of the drawing brush.

9. Pricing

Is nothing free good? This review seems to be inappropriate in this case. You have most of the necessary video editing features in the free version of VivaVideo and VideoShow, but there are certain limitations. For example, in VivaVideo, you can only create a 5-minute video in the free version. Similarly, you can't export HD quality videos or customize the background.

In VideoShow, you can't use all the interesting effects in the free version. Additionally, HD and 4K videos are only available in the paid version of VideoShow.

Watermark is perhaps unavoidable in free video editing apps. Unfortunately, both VivaVideo and VideoShow embed a watermark into your video. To remove them, you'll have to spend some money. With that amount, you'll also enjoy a hassle-free experience without being disturbed by annoying ads in these apps.

Interestingly, in the VideoShow app, instead of having to buy the entire premium package, you can choose to purchase the features you like. For example, if you want to remove the watermark, you can only pay for that.

II. VivaVideo vs VideoShow: Which video editing app is better?

No app is better than the other. VivaVideo and VideoShow are both great in their own ways. They each offer unique and useful video editing features. Although each app lacks some minor features, they are compensated by other exciting functions. The choice that suits you depends on your usage needs and preferences. You can download and install both apps if your phone's memory allows.

Download link for VivaVideo for Android:

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