# Pic FX Editor vs VFX Editor Video After Effects

The clearest difference is rating: VFX Editor Video After Effects at 4.6 against Pic FX Editor's 3.7. VFX Editor Video After Effects also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 9) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Pic FX Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (92% vs 62%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pic FX Editor sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and VFX Editor Video After Effects sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VFX Editor Video After Effects holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VFX Editor Video After Effects has 1.1K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 92% of Pic FX Editor's written reviews are positive against 62% of VFX Editor Video After Effects's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pic FX Editor ships an update every 2 months, VFX Editor Video After Effects fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pic FX Editor | VFX Editor Video After Effects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-fx-editor/id1000556749/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfx-editor-video-after-effects/id1604510001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [A1Brains Infotech](https://appshunter.io/developer/515635378) | [Do Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/915416758) |

## What reviewers say

### Pic FX Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-fx-editor/id1000556749)

Transform ordinary photos into extraordinary images with a variety of special movie effects. Apply realistic Hollywood-style FX, utilize eraser and undo tools for precise editing, and easily share your creations.

**Highlights:** Realistic movie special effects, Explosion effects, Space attack effects, Eraser and undo tools, Easy sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ghost Town Sticker Camera Packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sharks Sticker Camera Packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Space Attack Sticker Camera Packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Wizard Sticker Camera Packs | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Sticker Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| War Sticker Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Attack Sticker Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dinosaur Sticker Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crash Sticker Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


### VFX Editor Video After Effects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfx-editor-video-after-effects/id1604510001)

Add incredible magic and stylish special effects to your videos with this easy-to-use editor. Create stunning CGI movie scenes with powers like fire control, lightning, and laser swords. Share your cinematic masterpieces instantly on social media.

**Highlights:** Magic and stylish special effects, Super power effects, Fire, lightning, laser swords, Real-time guide for effects, Beginner-friendly editing, Easy saving and sharing, Weekly effect updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app with many free features
- 🚀 Powerful and realistic effects
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 😊 Fun and engaging to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features/subscriptions
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/find effects
- ⏱️ Ads required to use many features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to record
- Effects not appearing properly
- Inability to save/export videos
- Compatibility issues with new devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free/unlockable effects
- Improve video saving and sharing
- Implement post-production editing
- Add more superhero/fantasy powers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pic FX Editor free?

Pic FX Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is VFX Editor Video After Effects free?

VFX Editor Video After Effects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pic FX Editor or VFX Editor Video After Effects?

VFX Editor Video After Effects is rated higher. Pic FX Editor averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while VFX Editor Video After Effects averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Pic FX Editor or VFX Editor Video After Effects have ads?

VFX Editor Video After Effects shows ads; Pic FX Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pic FX Editor or VFX Editor Video After Effects?

Pic FX Editor ships an update every 2 months, and VFX Editor Video After Effects fortnightly. Most recently, Pic FX Editor was updated on October 24, 2026 and VFX Editor Video After Effects on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*