iMovie

iOS

Apple

5.0

(10,550 total reviews)

Photo & Video

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What users complain about in iMovie

Users frequently complain about the lack of portrait mode support, making it difficult to create vertical videos for social media. Many report persistent bugs, crashes, and lost projects, along with limited editing features and outdated functionality. The app is also criticized for its unintuitive interface and restrictive music options.

No portrait mode supportHigh
Frequent bugs and crashesHigh
Limited editing featuresMedium

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What do users complain about most in iMovie?

Negative reviews on iMovie cluster around recurring complaint patterns visible in the 1-3 star reviews above. Common themes include app crashes, missing features, billing issues, and update regressions. Browse the negative reviews on this page to see the specific issues real users in App Store are reporting.

How is iMovie rated on App Store?

iMovie has an average rating of 4.5 stars from 10,550 ratings on App Store. The negative review breakdown above shows the 1-3 star reviews that the headline rating averages out, grouped by complaint type so you can see what users actually struggle with.

Why does iMovie have negative reviews?

Even apps with strong overall ratings accumulate 1-3 star reviews when users hit specific issues. For iMovie, the negative reviews on this page reveal the friction points that the marketing pages and headline rating do not show. Reading the actual complaints surfaces patterns weeks before they appear in app store rating averages.

Is iMovie worth installing in 2026?

iMovie is highly-rated overall with 4.5 stars. The negative reviews above are useful for understanding the specific edge cases (paywalls, account recovery, regional restrictions) that the high average rating hides. Worth installing for most users in this category.

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