Add Background Music To Video

What it does

This app is a mobile video editor focused on making it simple to create compelling slideshows and video clips by adding and layering audio. It allows users to combine photos and videos, add background music from a built-in library, include sound effects, and record voiceovers directly onto a timeline. The toolset is designed for creating content quickly for social media or personal use.

Where it shines

The app's strength lies in its intuitive, multi-track audio editing. At 03:05, the user easily adds a music track to the project. Later, at 03:55, they record and place a voiceover on a separate layer, demonstrating a level of control often reserved for more complex desktop software. The editing process is further simplified by clear visual controls, like the transition editor at 02:23, which allows for applying stylish effects between clips with a single tap.

UX highlights

Uncluttered Editor: The main editing interface (01:31) is clean, with primary tools in a bottom navigation bar and a visual timeline that's easy to scrub through.
Direct Manipulation: Adjusting clip properties like volume (01:41) and speed (01:54) is done via simple, responsive sliders that provide immediate visual feedback.
Helpful Confirmations: When a user applies a fade effect, a modal at 01:47 asks for confirmation before applying the change globally, preventing accidental edits.
Clear Audio Categorization: The music and sound effects libraries (02:48) are organized into intuitive categories like "Cinematic" and "Footsteps," making it fast to find appropriate audio.
Simple Project Management: The main screen (05:29) displays projects as clear visual cards, with simple options to rename, duplicate, or delete.

Monetization & growth

The app uses a soft, action-gated paywall. The subscription offer (00:34) only appears after the user selects media for their first project, a point where they have already invested effort and are more likely to convert. The paywall itself heavily promotes a free trial, reducing the initial barrier to entry. In a clever growth tactic, the app frames its notification permission request (01:13) as a helpful reminder for when the free trial is about to end, aligning the app's needs with the user's.

Who it’s for

This app is ideal for social media content creators, small business owners, and casual users who want to create professional-looking video stories or slideshows without a steep learning curve. Its focus on easy audio layering makes it particularly useful for anyone creating tutorials, narrated travel vlogs, or promotional clips that rely on strong audio to make an impact.

Notes & opportunities

While the multi-track audio is a strength, the timeline could become visually crowded with several layers. An option to collapse or expand individual audio tracks could improve usability for complex projects. Additionally, the final step of sharing the video (05:24) relies solely on the native iOS share sheet; adding direct sharing integrations for popular platforms like TikTok or Instagram could streamline the user's workflow even further.