# FxGuru: Movie FX Director

> Add Hollywood movie special effects to any video for fun and pranks. (iPhone/iPad app by Picadelic.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fxguru-movie-fx-director/id553674737 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Picadelic](https://appshunter.io/developer/488619521)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 1,696 App Store ratings · 1,167 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.1 · 74 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-10-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fxguru-movie-fx-director/id553674737/reviews.md

## What is FxGuru?

Instantly add the fun and excitement of Hollywood horror, sci-fi and action movie special effects to any video. FxGuru's Movie FX Director offers groundbreaking features for you to scare, impress or even hoax your friends.

-	AMAZE IN SECONDS with our all-new InstantFX technology optimized for the iPhone 6.  Create and share your Hollywood-caliber scenes instantly – no more waiting!
-	UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY with longer effects and cinematic filters for more drama and suspense
-	DIRECT LIKE A PRO by using our MotionMatch™ technology and virtual decals to add realistic movement while filming
-	OVER 90 VIDEO SPECIAL EFFECTS AVAILABLE from explosive action to scary, heart-pounding terror and sci-fi

With FxGuru you can: 

- Avoid chores by annihilating up your lawnmower, bathroom or pile of leaves with a machine gun or rocket launcher
- Scare the world by filming a ghost bride haunting your hallway 
- Create an elaborate hoax by recording an alien UFO invasion or Bigfoot in your backyard 
- Clear space in your driveway by destroying that old car with a drone strike and massive explosion
- Your only limit is your imagination! 

A huge variety of free and paid effects are available, including:

Horror and Terror:  ghosts, zombies, werewolves, skeletons, madmen and more
SciFi and Fantasy:  mechs, UFOs, aliens, dragons, robots and more
Weapons: guns, missiles, rockets, drones, flamethrowers, nukes and more
Disasters: tornados, earthquakes, meteors, floods, lightning and more
Animals: snakes, dinosaurs, cockroaches, rats, bulldogs, Bigfoot and more
Vehicles: trucks, cars, helicopters, F1 cars, police cars and more
Holidays: Santa, reindeer, gingerbread men and more

Send your best movie FX ideas to an FX guru at ideas@picadelic.com

## Key features

- InstantFX technology for quick effect creation
- Over 90 video special effects available
- MotionMatch technology for realistic movement
- Cinematic filters for added drama
- Variety of effect categories (horror, sci-fi, weapons, etc.)
- Create and share Hollywood-caliber scenes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| T-Rex Effect | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rocket Launcher Effect | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ghost Bride Effect | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alpha 6-Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Zeta 6-Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nuclear Explosion Effect | $0.99 | one-time |
| Theta 6-Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Christmas 5-Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Earthquake Effect | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super 82-Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of FxGuru?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Realistic effects
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤩 Awesome app
- 🎉 Fun to make videos
- 💯 Great for filmmaking

**Cons**

- 💰 Most effects require payment
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited free effects
- 🔒 Camera/mic access issues
- 🤔 Outdated and unsupported

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to use effects
- Unable to save or share videos
- Freezes and glitches during use
- Incompatible with newer devices

**Most requested features**

- Add more free effects
- Allow importing videos to add effects
- Improve video quality and frame rate
- Fix camera and microphone integration
- Regularly update with new effects

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,167)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fxguru-movie-fx-director/id553674737/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Abandonada

*2026-08-19, version 1.14.0*

Esta app era de las mejores en su época. Dejaron de actualizar y se Volvió anticuada. Deberían ponerla a funcionar nuevamente y mejorar las funciones con AI.

### 3/5 — For this app

*2026-08-09, version 1.14.0*

There are way too many purchases.

### 3/5 — Great game but…………

*2026-06-26, version 1.14.0*

I wish that you didn’t have to by most of the fx because all of the ones that I actually want you have to by

### 4/5 — Add Pakistan

*2026-06-16, version 1.14.0*

Can you add Pakistan flag in top supporters

### 5/5 — Nice work

*2026-05-18, version 1.14.0*

The app is great and the effects look really nice only a few look computer generated but the rest are pretty realistic. I do a lot of music production and use this app to add to my videos… never had a problem with it great app

### 3/5 — Great game but…………

*2026-05-07, version 1.14.0*

This is a great game, but every time I wanna get into the game, it crashes most of the time. And when I make a video and it’s loading, it takes at least five minutes to finish loading and sometimes I doesn’t even load. I was so excited to get this because my siblings and I love making horror movies, but this just keeps crashing. it’s almost impossible please fix.

### 5/5 — tragic

*2026-05-01, version 1.14.0*

no longer work’s

### 4/5 — Its cool

*2026-03-07, version 1.14.0*

Its a great app with cool special effects, but it always keeps crashing. DANG IT I HATE BUGS UUGHH

### 2/5 — What happened

*2026-03-03, version 1.14.0*

The app doesn’t make sounds any more and when I try to make a movie it crashes and restarts me🥺😭

### 4/5 — Fx

*2026-02-28, version 1.14.0*

Need to update it has stopped working internally it used to be good

## Frequently asked questions about FxGuru

### What does FxGuru: Movie FX Director do?

FxGuru allows you to add a wide range of Hollywood-style special effects to your videos. You can choose from over 90 effects, including horror, sci-fi, action, and disaster elements, to make your videos more exciting and engaging.

### What are the key features of FxGuru?

Key features include InstantFX technology for quick effect creation, MotionMatch technology for realistic movement, cinematic filters for added drama, and a vast library of over 90 special effects across various categories like horror, sci-fi, and weapons.

### Is FxGuru free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a variety of free effects. However, there are also paid effects available for purchase within the app, allowing you to expand your creative options.

### What kind of videos can I create with FxGuru?

You can create a wide variety of videos, from scary horror scenes with ghosts and zombies to exciting sci-fi adventures with UFOs and robots, or even action-packed sequences with explosions and weapons. The app is designed for entertainment and pranks.

### What devices is FxGuru compatible with?

The description mentions optimization for iPhone 6, suggesting compatibility with iOS devices. It's generally designed for smartphones and tablets that can record and edit video.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.14.0 — 2019-02-15

This update includes various bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.12.1 — 2015-12-10

*** v1.12.1
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

*** v1.12.0
- Adding Sniper Fury effect, FREE!
- Updating Holidays effects

### 1.12.0 — 2015-12-08

- Adding Sniper Fury effect, FREE!
- Updating Holidays effects
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.11.1 — 2015-07-29

*** v1.11.1:
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

*** v1.11.0:
- Adding 7 new effects! "Best Friends" is Free!

### 1.11.0 — 2015-07-23

- Adding 7 new effects! "Best Friends" is Free!
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

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