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iMovie vs Splice: catalog facts
iMovie	Splice
Free Free from Apple, updated through the App Store.	Freemium Free to download from the app stores, with paid features.
macOS, iOS	Android, iOS
Free on Mac, iPhone and iPad Built-in video and sound effects	Full editing workflow on a phone or tablet Available on both iOS and Android
Apple devices only Aimed at basic editing rather than professional work	No desktop version Small screen limits precise editing on long projects
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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