# PIP Magic vs PIP Camera

The clearest difference is rating: PIP Camera at 5.0 against PIP Magic's 4.5. PIP Magic's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PIP Magic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PIP Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PIP Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. 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 Magic ships an update every 2 months, PIP Camera every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PIP Magic | PIP Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-magic-selfie-camera-app/id1096100255/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-camera-selfies-editor/id1486571726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [pixel force private limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/342117433) | [Mithilesh Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456607223) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### PIP Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-camera-selfies-editor/id1486571726)

Create unique and artistic photos with a variety of frames, backgrounds, and filters. Easily adjust your images, add text and stickers, and share your creations in high quality to social networks.

**Highlights:** Creative photo frames, Background color options, Multiple filters, Adjustable photo shapes and sizes, Add text and stickers, High-quality sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium PIP & Pro Version | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PIP Magic free?

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

### Is PIP Camera free?

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

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

PIP Camera is rated higher. PIP Magic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while PIP Camera averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Both PIP Magic and PIP Camera show ads.

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

PIP Magic ships an update every 2 months, and PIP Camera every 3 months. Most recently, PIP Magic was updated on October 20, 2026 and PIP Camera on October 13, 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.*