KineMaster review

Our KineMaster review will help you decide whether this mobile editing app’s many features are worth the subscription fee.

Kinemaster review
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Our Verdict

KineMaster balances an impressive range of features with an intuitive interface. Though not as in-depth as some desktop software, it achieves impressive results for a mobile app.

For

  • Intuitive and slick interface
  • Impressive range of features
  • Smooth performance

Against

  • Features lack professional standard of fine-tuning

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Most of the best video editing software is designed for desktop and laptop computers, but there’s an increasing demand for editing apps on cell phones and tablets.

While many mobile apps, such as Apple’s iMovie, are very basic, KineMaster is a more advanced option. It has a multi-layer interface and numerous features, such as blending modes, chroma keying, and audio mixing. First released for Android devices in 2013 and for iOS in 2017, it’s currently on version 4.15.

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The Verdict
8

out of 10

KineMaster review

KineMaster balances an impressive range of features with an intuitive interface. Though not as in-depth as some desktop software, it achieves impressive results for a mobile app.

Kieron Moore

Kieron Moore is a freelance writer based in Manchester, England. He contributes to Future sites including TechRadar and Creative Bloq, focusing on subjects including creative software, video editing, and streaming services. This work draws on his experience as an independent filmmaker and an independent TV watcher. He can be found on Twitter at @KieronMoore, usually when he’s meant to be writing.

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