# Video Editor Magic Effect vs Vmoon

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Vmoon at 1.6K against Video Editor Magic Effect's 3. Vmoon also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). Video Editor Magic Effect's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Editor Magic Effect sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Vmoon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Editor Magic Effect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vmoon has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Video Editor Magic Effect ships an update every 9 months, Vmoon every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Editor Magic Effect | Vmoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-magic-effect/id1382211174/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vmoon-video-editor-and-maker/id1450135969/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 121 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Himanshu Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/896630775) | [苏娟 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327776332) |

## What reviewers say

### Video Editor Magic Effect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-magic-effect/id1382211174)

Easily create engaging videos with a variety of touch magic effects, mixed effects, and decorative stickers. Enhance your videos or photos with unique designs, create GIF-like slideshows, and share your creations across social media platforms.

**Highlights:** Touch magic effects, Mixed effects, Stickers and emojis, GIF/Slideshow creation, Multiple aspect ratios, Video trimming and cropping

**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 | $4.49 | per year |
| One Time Purchase | $11.99 | one-time |


### Vmoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vmoon-video-editor-and-maker/id1450135969)

This app is a powerful yet simple video editor for smartphones. It offers a watermark-free experience with a wide range of tools for merging, collaging, adding text, subtitles, music, and effects. Users can trim, adjust speed, apply filters, and export in various formats and resolutions.

**Highlights:** Video merging with transitions, Video collage creation, Add text, subtitles, and stickers, Background music with fade effects, Trimming and speed adjustment, Filters and reverse playback, Screen recording and video compression, Export in HD, 4K, HDR, 60FPS

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads - per month | $3.99 | per month |
| Remove ads - per year | $12.99 | per year |
| Remove ads | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and organized
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Great live editing features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Helpful for YouTube creators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Cache buildup issues
- 🚫 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Image/video editing features not working properly
- Speed and aspect ratio issues causing background video playback problems
- Clipping video feature has usability issues

**Requested features**

- Desktop version for Windows and Mac
- More customization options
- Ability to clear cache easily


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video Editor Magic Effect free?

Video Editor Magic Effect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vmoon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Video Editor Magic Effect or Vmoon?

Video Editor Magic Effect is rated higher. Video Editor Magic Effect averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Vmoon averages 4.7 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do Video Editor Magic Effect or Vmoon have ads?

Both Video Editor Magic Effect and Vmoon show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Video Editor Magic Effect or Vmoon?

Video Editor Magic Effect ships an update every 9 months, and Vmoon every 2 months. Most recently, Video Editor Magic Effect was updated on November 2, 2026 and Vmoon on November 6, 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.*