# Effects Cam - Visual Effects — Overlay Movie Visual Effects

> App for adding realistic visual effects to photos for action scenes. (iPhone/iPad app by Ronan Stark.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effects-cam-visual-effects/id1123449586 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ronan Stark](https://appshunter.io/developer/968657679)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 3,967 App Store ratings · 561 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 57 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-06-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effects-cam-visual-effects/id1123449586/reviews.md

## What is Effects Cam?

Amazing special effects. Create Your Action Scene Now
Fire,Explosions,Blasts,More Explosions!

Create stunning visuals with realistic effects, fire,explosions,blast,muzzle flashes,blood its all there, create your action scene now!

Import or take a picture.
Tap the effects tab to open the effects
Tap on effects to add them
Rotate,Drag,Pinch to adjust position,scale,rotation
Double tap to delete elements
Flatten layers when the edit gets messy
Add more elements if you wish
Save to library

The apps purpose is to allow you to add high quality visual effects to your pictures, therefor the number of elements is not the greatest, but we're soon going to bring in new elements in the future updates.

Contact: support@unicornapps.com

## Key features

- Add realistic special effects
- Fire, explosions, blasts, blood effects
- Import or take photos
- Adjust position, scale, and rotation
- Flatten layers for editing
- Save to library

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads & Unlock Everything | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Effects Cam?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Good for effects
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Great for stop motion
- 👍 Realistic effects
- 👍 Fun to use
- 👍 Awesome for action shots
- 👍 Helpful for photography

**Cons**

- 🐛 Lots of ads
- 🐛 Crashes/freezes
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Sideways photo issue
- 🔋 Drains battery

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Ads cause app to reset
- Difficulty placing effects
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Add video editing capabilities
- More effect options
- Improve layout and UI
- Reduce ads or make them less intrusive

## Recent user reviews (10 of 561)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effects-cam-visual-effects/id1123449586/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Love

*2026-08-15, version 1.2*

Lobe

### 5/5 — Mr bean

*2026-08-13, version 1.2*

This is so cool

### 5/5 — very nice

*2026-08-07, version 1.2*

just doing it for the coins lol

### 3/5 — Decent

*2026-08-05, version 1.2*

It’s pretty good for effects but the coin system can get pretty annoying

### 4/5 — Noice

*2026-07-31, version 1.2*

It was mid and good

### 5/5 — Cool

*2026-07-19, version 1.2*

I like this little thingy because it’s cool

### 3/5 — Good start

*2026-07-07, version 1.2*

The effects are solid but the library needs to be much bigger. Please add more!

### 5/5 — W

*2026-07-05, version 1.2*

W free coins

### 3/5 — Add Video

*2026-06-20, version 1.2*

Its ok but it should be able to make videos

### 2/5 — 30 coins

*2026-04-07, version 1.2*

I just want 30 coins

## Frequently asked questions about Effects Cam

### What does Effects Cam do?

Effects Cam allows you to add high-quality visual effects to your pictures. You can import or take a photo and then overlay realistic effects like fire, explosions, and blood to create action scenes.

### How do I add effects to my photos?

After importing or taking a picture, tap the effects tab to open the available effects. Tap on an effect to add it to your image. You can then rotate, drag, and pinch to adjust its position, scale, and rotation. Double-tap to delete elements.

### Is Effects Cam free to use?

The app is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases, which likely provide access to additional effects or features beyond the basic offering.

### What kind of effects can I add?

You can add a variety of realistic special effects, including fire, explosions, blasts, muzzle flashes, and blood. The app focuses on creating action-packed scenes.

### Can I edit multiple effects on one photo?

Yes, you can add multiple elements to your photo. If the editing becomes messy, you can flatten layers to manage them more effectively. You can continue to add more elements as needed.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2018-04-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Added more effects 
- iPhone X Support
- Better support for newer iOS Versions
- Performance Improvements 
- Blur now works faster and more efficiently
- General Improvements
- Minor Bug Fixes 


Feel free to send us suggestions: support@unicornapps.com

### 1.1 — 2016-06-23

- Added 10 new effects and 2 premium ones. 
- Added Landscape support

Crash Free Users: 99.5%

Feel free to send us suggestions: support@unicornapps.com

### 1.0 — 2016-06-16

No release notes.

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