# Lumenoscope vs Magic FX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lumenoscope at 100% against Magic FX's 18%. Lumenoscope also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 13). Magic FX's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic FX sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Lumenoscope asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lumenoscope holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic FX has 3.3K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Lumenoscope's written reviews are positive against 18% of Magic FX's.

Lumenoscope ships an update every 12 months, Magic FX monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lumenoscope | Magic FX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumenoscope/id1227874665/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fx-video-effect-master/id1512758709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 18.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 0 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luis Merchan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227874664) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Lumenoscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lumenoscope/id1227874665)

This app reveals the invisible spectrum of color, augmenting visual perception through virtual reality and interactive modes. Explore new dimensions of color and capture unique images and videos.

**Highlights:** VR headset compatibility, Touch and slide interaction, Full screen mode, Half screen mode, Magical transition mode, Take pictures, Record videos

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Magic FX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fx-video-effect-master/id1512758709)

Transform ordinary videos into extraordinary content with cinematic magic. Add special effects like fireballs and lightning, or turn yourself into a cartoon character. Enhance photos with artistic filters and aging effects, then share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Cinematic video effects, Cartoon and artistic filters, Realistic aging effects, Photo enhancement tools, Weekly new effects, High-quality video export

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| MagicFX Weekly Video Effects | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Magic FX Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium features | $19.99 | per month |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Awesome app
- 🎨 Fantastic effects
- 💡 Unique features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to use
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤔 Misleading marketing

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Inability to unlock effects
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Camera permission and compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- More free effects and filters
- Ability to use without subscription
- Improved video quality
- Better organization and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lumenoscope free?

Lumenoscope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Magic FX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lumenoscope or Magic FX?

Lumenoscope is rated higher. Lumenoscope averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Magic FX averages 4.4 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Lumenoscope or Magic FX have ads?

Magic FX shows ads; Lumenoscope does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lumenoscope or Magic FX?

Lumenoscope ships an update every 12 months, and Magic FX monthly. Most recently, Lumenoscope was updated on October 24, 2026 and Magic FX on October 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.*