# PIP Camera vs PIP Magic

The clearest difference is rating: PIP Magic at 4.5 against PIP Camera's 3.0. PIP Magic also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PIP Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PIP Magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PIP Magic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PIP Magic has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PIP Camera ships an update every 8 months, PIP Magic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PIP Camera | PIP Magic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-camera-photo-effect/id1048024557/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-magic-selfie-camera-app/id1096100255/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aman Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001408105) | [pixel force private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/342117433) |

## What reviewers say

### PIP Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-camera-photo-effect/id1048024557)

Transform your photos with unique frames and effects. Create stunning images in various shapes and styles, including magazine layouts. Easily edit, save, and share your creations.

**Highlights:** Unique photo frames, Creative effects, Magazine style layouts, Photo editing tools, Save and share functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $4.99 | per year |
| Remove Watermark? | $1.99 | one-time |
| One Time Buy | $6.99 | one-time |


### PIP Magic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-magic-selfie-camera-app/id1096100255)

Create stunning photo collages and edit selfies with unique picture-in-picture effects. Choose from a vast library of frames and apply live filters directly from the camera or edit existing photos from your gallery. Share your creations instantly.

**Highlights:** Picture-in-picture (PIP) frame effects, Live camera filters, Gallery photo editing, Separate foreground/background filters, Save and share to social media, Front and rear camera support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Upgrades + Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Lots of creative effects
- 💡 Unique photo editing features
- 🎉 Fun and enjoyable experience
- 🖼️ Brings photos to life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features, requires paid subscription
- 🔍 Difficulty seeing all frames on smaller devices
- 💸 Watermark placement interferes with photos
- 🔍 Excessive ads and pop-ups

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes occasionally
- Paid features not always working as expected

**Requested features**

- More bottle and frame styles
- Ability to adjust background image clarity
- Option to remove watermark without subscription
- Improved compatibility across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PIP Camera free?

PIP Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PIP Magic free?

PIP Magic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PIP Camera or PIP Magic?

PIP Magic is rated higher. PIP Camera averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PIP Magic averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do PIP Camera or PIP Magic have ads?

Both PIP Camera and PIP Magic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PIP Camera or PIP Magic?

PIP Camera ships an update every 8 months, and PIP Magic every 2 months. Most recently, PIP Camera was updated on June 19, 2026 and PIP Magic on September 22, 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.*