# Video Editor Magic Effect vs Magic FX

The clearest difference is rating: Video Editor Magic Effect at 5.0 against Magic FX's 4.5. Video Editor Magic Effect also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Magic FX's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 2). 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 Magic FX sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic FX has 3.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Video Editor Magic Effect ships an update every 9 months, Magic FX monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video Editor Magic Effect | Magic FX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor-magic-effect/id1382211174/reviews)** | [4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fx-video-effect-master/id1512758709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 121 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Himanshu Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/896630775) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## 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 |


### 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 Video Editor Magic Effect free?

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

### Is Magic FX free?

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

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

Video Editor Magic Effect is rated higher. Video Editor Magic Effect averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Magic FX averages 4.5 from 3.3K ratings.

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

Both Video Editor Magic Effect and Magic FX show ads.

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

Video Editor Magic Effect ships an update every 9 months, and Magic FX monthly. Most recently, Video Editor Magic Effect was updated on September 27, 2026 and Magic FX on October 1, 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.*