# Portal FX — Awesome Sci-Fi Movie Effects

> Video effects app for creating sci-fi portal transitions. (iPhone/iPad app by Outerspacious Software LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portal-fx/id909642713 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Outerspacious Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/529433907)
- Category: Entertainment, Photo & Video
- Price: $14.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.52/5 from 116 App Store ratings · 86 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 84 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portal-fx/id909642713/reviews.md

## What is Portal FX?

Portal FX is an awesome video effects app that lets you open a portal and send your friend into it!

Portal FX needs two video clips. The first clip has your friend standing and the second clip is simply the same scene without your friend. 

Portal FX will join the clips together with your chosen Portal FX effect to create a most amazing video!

FX included in Portal FX or by unlocking: Green Plasma,  Inferno, furnace, vaporizer, meat bomb, lightning, electrocution, star geyser, star bomb

## Key features

- Add sci-fi portal effects
- Combine two video clips
- Multiple FX options
- Unlockable effects
- Create amazing videos

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $14.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fire FX | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blood FX | $1.99 | one-time |
| Electric FX | $1.99 | one-time |
| Star FX | $1.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK All FX | $7.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Portal FX?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✨ Realistic and high-quality visual effects
- 🎬 Great for filmmaking and video creation
- 😄 Fun and entertaining for pranks and tricks
- 💰 Free app with optional purchases
- 🎨 Creative portal effects and variety
- ⭐ Easy to use interface

**Cons**

- 💸 Limited free effects (only 2 free portals)
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases ($0.99 each)
- 📱 Cannot use front-facing/selfie camera
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- ❌ Cannot import videos or images
- ⏱️ Requires second person to hold phone for recording
- 🚫 No video editing or pause functionality
- 😞 Removed ad-watching feature for unlocking effects

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Recording stops with 'oops, video clip is supposed to be 5 seconds' error
- Export interrupted error preventing video saving
- App crashes when pressing record button
- App crashes when starting second clip
- App crashes when trying to purchase effects
- App crashes after finishing recording
- Loading screen freezes
- Portal closes mid-video ruining footage
- Restore Purchases button not functioning
- Interrupted recording notifications during active recording
- App crashes on older devices (iPhone 4)
- Persistent pop-ups for effect purchases

**Most requested features**

- Front-facing/selfie camera support
- Video import functionality
- Image import for stop-motion
- Timer or remote control for hands-free recording
- Camera flip/switch option
- Pause between video clips
- More free effects or bundle pricing
- Preview videos for paid effects before purchase
- Additional portal varieties (orange portal, etc.)
- Ability to extract objects from portals
- Magic effects and wizard FX
- Super speed effects (Flash-like)
- Explosion editing effects
- Adjustable clip timing
- Portal outline/visibility improvements
- Apple Watch compatibility
- Restore ad-watching unlock system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 86)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portal-fx/id909642713/reviews.md

### 1/5 — help?

*2023-03-25*

the first time i downloaded this app it kelt saying "oops, video clip is supposed to be 5 seconds!" and i was still recording as it said that. I was also at 3 seconds. I reinstalled and it did the same thing. fix this bug please.

### 1/5 — NOT GOOD AT ALL

*2023-03-19*

I tried this so called “awesome fx app” and it only has a few fx options and you have to pay for most of them! This app was horrible and I am deleting it. Do not buy this app! If you want a good fx app, might I suggest Video FX effects maker, which has much more options than this app, and to unlock more effects, instead of paying, you just have to watch an ad!

### 1/5 — EVIL DISINFORMATION TOOL!!!

*2022-05-09, version 1.6*

LITERALLY, YOU ARE EVIL. YOU ARE THE PROBLEM! LITERAL EVIL COMPANY PROFITING OFF OF CONFUSING OTHERS BY MAKING FAKE VIDEOS AND FURTHER CONFUSING THE PUBLIC. 

WHY WOULD YOU EVER MAKE SUCH A PERVERTED APP SOLELY DESIGNED TO MAKE FAKE VIDEOS AND FURTHER CONFUSE AN ALREADY OVERLY CONFUSED WORLD???

YOU ARE HORRIBLE HUMAN BEINGS. THIS APP SHOULD NOT EXIST. 

I CAN’T WAIT TO SUE YOU AND TAKE DOWN EVERYONE OF YOUR DISGRACEFUL APPS!!!

GLAD GOD BROUGHT ME HERE SO I CAN DESTROY YOU WITH MY WORLD-CLASS LEGAL SKILLS. 

😈😈😈😈😈⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳

### 2/5 — The game is not that good

*2021-09-26*

All you have is 2 effects, unless you want to pay money. Why did you delete the option to just watch a video to use effects? Also, i hate how you have to have someone else hold the phone to record, because you can’t just flip the recording screen or be aloud to upload videos. 👎

### 4/5 — Great but could add a few things

*2021-05-28, version 1.6*

This app is great but I have one complaint.My  complaint is that it doesn’t let you flip your camera and it was really hard to record myself without flipping the camera.

### 3/5 — Remote

*2020-12-08*

This is a pretty cool app and I like the software but I wish that it was compatible with my iphone camera remote so that I could record myself and wouldn’t have to disturb the camera position by touching the record button all the time. 
Thanks,,

### 3/5 — Eh

*2020-12-06, version 1.6*

Good app but there is only 2 effects that are free and the rest cost money.

### 1/5 — NOPE

*2020-11-12, version 1.6*

This app is free, which I love free apps. But this app is strange. I have bought the other apps by this developer very good (check them out) but this app only has 2 options of portals and the rest you have to pay for! LIKE SERIOUSLY!! This app not good don’t waste your space on your phone

### 5/5 — Something needed.

*2020-10-06*

I really love this app. So much you can do with it. I have one big favor. Can you make it so we can reverse the camera. Or have a pause befor we do next video. I’d like it if I did not need a 2nd person when I want to make a solo video.

### 5/5 — 👍🏻

*2020-07-24, version 1.5*

Great App

## Frequently asked questions about Portal FX

### What does Portal FX do?

Portal FX is a video effects application that allows users to create sci-fi themed videos. It enables you to add impressive portal effects to your footage by combining two video clips.

### How do I use Portal FX?

To use Portal FX, you will need two video clips. The first clip should feature your subject, and the second clip should be the same scene without your subject. The app then merges these clips with your chosen portal effect.

### What kind of effects are available?

Portal FX includes several effects such as Green Plasma, Inferno, Furnace, Vaporizer, Meat Bomb, Lightning, Electrocution, Star Geyser, and Star Bomb. Some effects may require unlocking.

### Is Portal FX free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with the option to unlock additional effects through in-app purchases. There are no advertisements within the application.

### What are some common use cases for Portal FX?

Users can create engaging social media content, short films, or personal video projects with a sci-fi theme. It's ideal for anyone wanting to add a unique visual flair to their videos.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2020-10-03

General maintenance and bug fixes.

### 1.5 — 2018-12-20

General maintenance and bug fixes.

### 1.4 — 2018-08-18

Now you can unlock any effects by watching a video!

### 1.3.3 — 2018-01-09

Bug fixes and general maintenance

### 1.3.2 — 2017-12-08

Fixed a bug causing the app to hang for some users when attempting to build a movie.
General maintenance and other minor improvements.

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