Slideshow Maker Photo Video is a photo-to-video slideshow creation tool for casual users on iOS.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It removes the friction of manual video editing for users who need to quickly assemble personal media for social sharing.
For Casual mobile users looking to create social-media-ready video content from personal photo and video libraries.
What does it look like?
Key features
Combines photos and videos into a single video file with customizable duration per slide.
Imports audio from the device library or iTunes collection to overlay on slideshows.
Saves completed slideshows to the local library in resolutions up to 1080p.
How much does it cost?
Subscription model starting at $2.99, utilizing a 3-day free trial to lower the barrier for initial conversion.
Velocity
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The app has reached a zombie state, with no updates released in the last 1,038 days. Development activity has ceased entirely, and there is no evidence of ongoing maintenance or feature support. The lack of any recent version history indicates the project is no longer being actively developed or supported by the publisher.
Who built it?
Maple Labs Co.
13+ apps tracked · Photo & Video
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Recent user voice shows an upset sentiment. Users appreciate the core slideshow creation tool provides an accessible way for casual users to assemble photo collections.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The core slideshow creation tool provides an accessible way for casual users to assemble photo collections
- Aggressive subscription prompts and unclear cancellation flows lead users to report feeling misled by the trial
49 of 49 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Upset overall
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Competitive landscape for Slideshow Maker Photo Video
How's the Photo & Video market?
Slideshow Maker Photo Video maintains a 4.56 rating across 12,695 total store ratings, but the lack of updates for 1,038 days signals a sunset posture.
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Key takeaways for Slideshow Maker Photo Video
Where is it heading?
The Photo & Video category is moving toward AI-assisted editing and rapid template updates, leaving Slideshow Maker Photo Video behind. The current maintenance-only posture ensures that technical debt will continue to erode the user base until the app is eventually abandoned.
- The 34-month update gap indicates a maintenance-only state, which prevents the app from addressing persistent crash reports and user feature requests.
- Aggressive subscription prompts in the absence of new features drive negative sentiment, which will likely accelerate user churn in the coming quarters.
The SWOT
- Accessible interface for basic slideshow assembly
- Add multi-track audio support to address top user request
Next best moves
Audit crash logs during photo selection because it is the #1 technical complaint → reduce churn
The counter-intuitive read
The high 4.5-star rating is a lagging indicator…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app remains in a state of total development stagnation, with no functional changes or updates recorded over the last 1,038 days. The primary shift is a more explicit acknowledgment of the app's sunset posture within the competitive landscape.
Bottom line
The lack of development for 34 months signals a sunset posture, and technical instability during core workflows prevents the app from justifying its subscription pricing.
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Is Slideshow Maker Photo Video free to use?
Does Slideshow Maker Photo Video support multiple music tracks?
Is the app still being updated?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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