What Adobe announced and when
Adobe's end-of-life notice is headed Announcing the discontinuation of Adobe Premiere Rush. It says that starting September 30, 2025, Premiere Rush is no longer available on Adobe.com or app stores, and that people who already installed the app may continue to use it until September 30, 2026. [1]
The same notice points users to the new, free Premiere on iPhone app. MacRumors reported the launch of Premiere for iPhone and iPad on September 30, 2025, describing it as Rush's replacement, with existing Rush users keeping access only on devices where it was already installed until the September 30, 2026 discontinuation. [1][3]
As of 30 October 2026 that final date has passed. Treat any remaining Rush install as unsupported and do not rely on it for new work.
| Date | What changed | Source |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | Rush removed from Adobe.com and app stores; Premiere for iPhone and iPad launched | Adobe notice; MacRumors |
| September 30, 2026 | End of the period Adobe said existing installs could be used | Adobe notice |
| October 30, 2026 | Date of this check; the use period has ended | This guide |
Adobe's successor: Premiere on mobile and Premiere desktop
Adobe's product page now presents Premiere on mobile as a free, standalone video editing app. It lists unlimited 4K exports with no watermarks and no pop-up ads, free unlimited captions, free templates including YouTube Shorts templates, and a library of images, videos, stickers and fonts. [2]
It is available on iOS and Android, though some features vary by platform and generative AI features are currently iOS only. Firefly-powered generative features use generative credits, bought with a subscription or included in most Creative Cloud plans. [2]
For Rush users who moved between phone and computer, the mobile-to-desktop path is narrower than it was: Adobe says projects and media can be imported into Premiere desktop only with a paid desktop subscription. MacRumors reported that Premiere Pro on Mac and PC started at $23 a month at launch. [2][3]
Secure your existing Rush work
Adobe's full discontinuation FAQ on its help site has the project-transfer instructions, which this guide does not repeat; read that page directly if you need to move editable Rush projects. The steps below protect what you can control.
- If Rush still opens on a device, export every finished video you may need as a video file now.
- Collect the original clips, photos and music each project used, from your camera roll, cloud storage or drives, into one folder per project.
- Keep exported files in at least two places, for example your computer and a cloud drive.
- Check your Adobe account for any remaining Rush or Creative Cloud billing so you are not paying for an app you no longer use.
- Rebuild only the projects you will actually re-edit; for most, the exported video is enough.
Next stops compared
CapCut's pricing page says displayed pricing is for reference only and that signing in shows final pricing, taxes and offers; its App Store listing shows several subscription in-app purchases, including a $19.99 Pro Monthly Subscription and an $89.99 Yearly Subscription. Filmora prices are from Wondershare's North America store page and its plans auto-renew. CapCut's help centre adds that Pro pricing varies by region, device and promotion and can be checked on web, desktop and mobile. [4][5][6][8]
| Premiere on mobile | CapCut | Filmora | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free; generative credits extra | Free with in-app purchases; Pro $19.99 a month or $179.99 a year on the web pricing page | Free edition watermarks; Basic $49.99 a year, Advanced $59.99 a year |
| Platforms | iOS and Android; desktop via paid Premiere | iPhone app requires iOS 15 or later; CapCut also lists web and desktop versions | Windows and Mac desktop |
| Watermark | None, per Adobe | See CapCut's export rules for your plan | Free edition adds a watermark |
| Captions | Free unlimited automatic captions | Automatic speech recognition and subtitles in the app | Speech to Text and Dynamic Captions |
| Best for former Rush users who | Want Adobe's own path and may move to Premiere desktop | Edit short social videos on a phone | Want a desktop editor with screen recording |
Which replacement fits
- You edited Rush projects on an iPhone and want the closest replacement: Premiere on mobile, which is free and exports 4K without a watermark. [2]
- You started on a phone and finished on a desktop: Premiere on mobile plus Premiere desktop keeps you in Adobe, but desktop import needs a paid subscription. [2]
- You make short social clips and want templates and auto captions on a phone: CapCut, checking the in-app price for your region before subscribing. [4][5]
- You want a one-licence desktop editor for Windows or Mac with a built-in screen recorder: Filmora; budget $49.99 or more a year to remove the watermark. [6]
Android users
When Premiere for iPhone launched in September 2025, coverage reported that an Android version was still in development. Adobe's product page now says Premiere on mobile is available on iOS and Android, while generative AI features remain iOS only. If you are on Android, check the feature list in the store before assuming parity with the iPhone app. [2][3][7]
Questions before you decide
When was Premiere Rush discontinued?
Adobe stopped offering Premiere Rush on Adobe.com and app stores on September 30, 2025. Its notice said people who had already installed it could keep using it until September 30, 2026.
What replaced Premiere Rush?
Adobe points users to Premiere on mobile, a free app on iOS and Android with watermark-free 4K exports and free automatic captions, and to Premiere desktop for heavier editing.
Is Premiere on mobile free?
Adobe describes it as a free, standalone app with no watermarks. Firefly generative features use generative credits, and importing projects into Premiere desktop needs a paid desktop subscription.
What should I do with my old Rush videos?
If Rush still opens, export each finished video as a file, gather the original media, and store copies in two places. Adobe's help site has the official project-transfer details.
Sources & verification
Product details and prices can change. Check the linked provider before buying.
- Adobe: Premiere Rush end-of-life notice Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Adobe: Premiere on mobile (former Premiere Rush product page) Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- MacRumors: Adobe Launches Premiere for iPhone and iPad (September 30, 2025) Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- CapCut: pricing Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- App Store: CapCut: Photo & Video Editor Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Wondershare Filmora: individual plans (North America store) Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- AlternativeTo: Adobe to retire Premiere Rush and launch new Premiere app (September 2025) Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- CapCut Help: How much does CapCut Pro cost Accessed 30 Oct 2026
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