THE BEST APPS FOR VIDEO EDITING ON A PHONE

13 Mar THE BEST APPS FOR VIDEO EDITING ON A PHONE

Last updated: March 2026 – I’ve refreshed this guide to reflect the apps I currently use and recommend.

“What are the best apps for video editing on your phone?” It’s a question I get asked all the time.

Over the years, I’ve tried a lot of different apps – playing around, testing what feels intuitive, and noticing which ones actually make the process enjoyable (not overwhelming).

For me, it’s always about simplicity. I like apps that make it easy to edit both vertical and horizontal video, without getting lost in too many complicated features.

So, here we go! My favourite apps I genuinely use and recommend right now for editing video on iPhone and Android –

For iPhone and Android – VLLO – My favourite editing app. The app has a free version, which doesn’t watermark. But it’s also worth upgrading, as it has various subscriptions available.

Has speed control and reverse, plus great features for text, voiceover and captioning. Multiple frames & double exposures are also possible with the PIP feature, when you upgrade.

My fav features – I love the multi-track timeline – it makes everything feel really clear and easy to manage. Splitting and trimming clips is quick and intuitive, and importing music is seamless.

Capcut – Another fantastic app. This is the app I share with everyone on my online courses because I think it’s a great app to get started with editing. It’s free, simple to use and has all the features you need. You can remove the watermark too!

Has all the features you need – speed control, reverse, voiceover, multiple frames and lots of templates for text and effects.

My fav features – The auto captions work so well. You can assign a cover shot. Plus, it links well with Tiktok and you can access some of the music and sounds from the app.

Full version on iPhone with limited features on Android – Filmm is my go-to for colour, filters and overall feel. You can edit multiple clips together, adjust speed controls & add music. So the app is potentially a one stop shop for video editing. But I mostly use it for the filters and effects to enhance the look of my video clips, as seen during my 100 Days of Vertical Video project.

Plus, check out my PLAY pack of filters, effects, transitions and frames that I created in collaboration with @filmmapp.

If you’re brand new to video editing on your phone, I’d start with:

• CapCut for ease

• or VLLO if you want something simple but a bit more flexible

Both are intuitive, and you can create really beautiful videos without feeling overwhelmed.

Have fun exploring these apps and seeing what works for you. And if you already have a favourite, I’d love to know what you’re using.

If you’d like a bit more guidance as you get started, I’ve created MAKE VIDEOS – 10 PROJECTS – a simple, creative course to help you actually make videos, not just think about it.

It’s made up of 10 guided projects you can follow at your own pace, designed to help you build confidence, try new ideas, and enjoy the process of filming and editing your everyday life.

You can explore it here: MAKE VIDEOS – 10 PROJECTS TO TELL YOUR EVERYDAY STORIES