# 特效相机 vs 剪影

特效相机 and 剪影 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of 特效相机's written reviews are positive against 55% of 剪影's. 特效相机 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). 剪影's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 35). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 剪影 sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. 特效相机 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for 特效相机 against 4.8 for 剪影. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 剪影 has 2.5K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of 特效相机's written reviews are positive against 55% of 剪影's.

特效相机 ships an update monthly, 剪影 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 特效相机 | 剪影 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1348220181/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id1455720185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 55.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [彬彬 岳](https://appshunter.io/developer/1267196918) | [Shanghai Jian Ji Software Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455720184) |

## What reviewers say

### 特效相机

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1348220181)

Enhance your photos and videos with a variety of filters, stickers, and collage templates. This app offers real-time previews and automatic sticker placement using facial recognition. Adjust parameters for both photos and videos to achieve your desired look.

**Highlights:** Dozens of filters with real-time preview, Facial recognition sticker placement, Collage templates with auto-layout, Adjustable parameters for photos and videos, Video shooting support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 剪影

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/and/id1455720185)

Create professional-looking videos with a wide range of editing tools. Add text, filters, music, and stickers to your clips. Easily adjust speed, create collages, and add watermarks for social media.

**Highlights:** Video clipping and merging, Diverse video filters and photo retouching, Multi-layer subtitle support, Video collage and sticker integration, Audio extraction and music library, Customizable video watermarks, Speed adjustment and playback control

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Crop month VIP member. | $6.99 | per month |
| Half year | $21.49 | per 6 months |
| Video Crop annual VIP members | $36.99 | per year |
| 38 积分 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 98 积分 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 198 积分 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Permanent purchase | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient video editing tools
- 💡 Versatile features
- 🎨 Good video effects and filters
- 🎥 Helpful for video recording and creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for certain features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
- 🌐 Limited language support

**Reported bugs**

- Laggy performance when using text
- Issues with video cropping and scaling
- Unexpected deletion of edited videos

**Requested features**

- Improve text and subtitle placement
- Add more editing options and customization
- Enhance audio and video quality
- Provide better export and sharing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 特效相机 free?

特效相机 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 剪影 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 特效相机 or 剪影?

剪影 is rated higher. 特效相机 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while 剪影 averages 4.8 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do 特效相机 or 剪影 have ads?

剪影 shows ads; 特效相机 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 特效相机 or 剪影?

特效相机 ships an update monthly, and 剪影 every 4 days. Most recently, 特效相机 was updated on September 25, 2026 and 剪影 on September 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.*