InShot
Procreate
| Feature | InShot | Procreate |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $3.99/mo | From $12.99/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Best For | social-media-creators, tiktok-creators, instagram-users, mobile-editors | digital-artists, illustrators, concept-artists, hobbyists |
| Founded | 2011 | 2011 |
| Video Trimming | ✓ | ✗ |
| Transitions | ✓ | ✗ |
| Music Library | ✓ | ✗ |
| Text Overlays | ✓ | ✗ |
| Filters | ✓ | ✗ |
| Format Conversion | ✓ | ✗ |
| Digital Painting | ✗ | ✓ |
| Brushes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Layers | ✗ | ✓ |
| Animation Assist | ✗ | ✓ |
| Time Lapse | ✗ | ✓ |
| Color Tools | ✗ | ✓ |
| Apple Pencil Support | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ InShot Pros
- Extremely easy to use on mobile
- Great for social media formats
- Affordable pricing
- Large music and effect library
✗ InShot Cons
- Mobile only (no desktop)
- Limited advanced editing features
- Ads on free version
✓ Procreate Pros
- One-time purchase price (no subscription)
- Incredibly responsive and natural brush engine
- Massive brush library with custom brush creation
- Animation assist for frame-by-frame animation
✗ Procreate Cons
- iPad-only (no desktop or Android version)
- No vector support (raster only)
- Limited text and layout tools
The Verdict
InShot is built for social media creators and tiktok creators, with a focus on video-trimming and transitions. Procreate targets digital artists and illustrators and leads with digital-painting and brushes.
On pricing, InShot is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $3.99/mo compared to $12.99/mo for Procreate. That $9/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
InShot has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Procreate requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Procreate offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while InShot takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Procreate has a slight overall edge — but if extremely easy to use on mobile matters most to you, InShot may still be the right call.