Comparison

Glitch Art Studio vs Magic FX

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Glitch Art Studio

Transform your photos and videos with a vast collection of exclusive glitch art effects. Apply analog and digital noise, VHS distortions, datamoshing, and more. Customize your edits with a range of adjustments and blend modes for unique visual creations.

Highlights
  • Extensive library of exclusive glitch effects
  • Apply effects to photos and videos
  • More than 30 presets
  • Save edits as animated GIFs
  • Mask mode for selective filter application
  • Adjustments for blur, color, and more
  • 20+ original color filters
Features
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Add glitches to your photos and videos! Glitch Art Studio offers an extensive library of exclusive effects to distort your photos and videos in creative ways. Effects: • Analog Noise • Digital Noise • Interference • VHS Noise • Color Aberration • Datamosh • Slit Scan • Pixel Sorting • Quantization • Dithering • Lens Distortions • Symmetry • Dope & Rad Effects • Scanlines • Interlace • CRT • ASCII • Glass Extra: • More than 30 presets • Save your edited photos as animated GIFs • 4K Resolution on supported devices • Mask mode: Select which areas of the image/video are affected by the filters • Adjustments: Blur, Sharpen, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation, Vibrance, Temperature • More than 20 original Color Filters • 9 Different Blend modes You can apply these effects and adjustments directly in your camera, to photos or to recorded videos. ------------------------------- PRO Subscription ------------------------------- Subscriptions are billed monthly or annually depending on the selected subscription plan. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. If you subscribe before a free trial ends, the remainder of the trial period will be forfeited. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your account settings in the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://net-sigma.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://net-sigma.com/terms-of-use

About

Magic FX

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
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--- MagicFX – Video Effect Master --- MagicFX is the ultimate video editing app that puts cinematic magic at your fingertips. Create stunning visuals with ease using professionally designed effects. Whether you're shooting an action scene or just having fun with friends, MagicFX transforms ordinary clips into extraordinary video content. Designed with simplicity in mind, the app walks you through every step to ensure effortless creativity. With a constantly growing library of effects and intuitive tools, MagicFX offers everything you need to produce and share unique, eye-catching videos. ** How to Use ** - Select your desired video effect from our exclusive collection - Record your video by following the on-screen instructions - Enhance, save, and share your video directly from the app ** Magic Video Effects ** - Choose from a variety of effects including fireballs, magic shields, lightning, flying cards, helicopters, and more - New effects are added weekly to keep your content fresh and engaging ** Cartoon & Artistic Filters ** - Turn your selfies into cartoon characters, pencil sketches, or oil paintings in seconds - Great for profile pictures, social posts, and personalized content ** Aging Effects ** - See how you would look with realistic aging effects - Create impressive transformations with just one tap ** Photo Enhancement Tools ** - Adjust brightness, contrast, exposure, sharpness, and colors - Fine-tune every detail for a perfect final result ** Effortless Sharing ** - Export your videos in high quality - Share your creations via social media, cloud storage, or messaging apps ** No Watermarks with Premium ** - Access all video effects - Export and share videos without any watermark ----- Subscription Info ----- MagicFX Premium gives you unlimited access to all features Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period You can manage subscriptions and disable auto-renew in your Account Settings Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited once a subscription is purchased Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/magicfxios/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://zipoapps.com/magicfxios/terms/

Screenshots

Glitch Art Studio4 screens
Magic FX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Glitch Art Studio at 75% against Magic FX's 18%. Glitch Art Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Magic FX's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Glitch Art Studio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Magic FX sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Glitch Art Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Glitch Art Studio's written reviews are positive against 18% of Magic FX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glitch Art Studio ships an update every 4 weeks, Magic FX monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Glitch Art Studio versus Magic FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlitch Art StudioMagic FX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15K ratings) — better4.4 (3.3K ratings)
Positive reviews74.8% of reviews — better18.1% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better3.3K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNET SigmaZipoApps

Customer experience

Glitch Art Studio

All ratings14,508 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews326 reviews
Positive74.8%
Neutral8.0%
Negative17.2%

Magic FX

All ratings3,324 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.0%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews248 reviews
Positive18.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative76.2%

User reviews

Glitch Art Studio

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent value
  • 🎨 Highly customizable effects
  • 🚀 Powerful features
  • 💡 Innovative glitch effects
  • 🎨 Diverse filter options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Exporting issues (crashes, quality loss)
  • 🔒 Limited free features
  • 🔒 Difficult to use certain tools (text, masking)
  • 🐛 Stability issues (crashes, bugs)

Magic FX

From 3.3K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Glitch Art Studio

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Exporting videos gets stuck at 98%
  • Black and white videos turn green when saved
  • Inability to save custom presets
  • Crashes when importing large files

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to layer effects and adjust order
  • Improve video export quality and stability
  • Add more free effects and filters
  • Implement cloud/preset sync functionality
  • Add timeline controls and keyframing for effects

Magic FX

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Glitch Art Studio

Subscriptions2
  • Glitch Art Studio - PRO$7.991 Month
  • Glitch Art Studio - PRO3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Glitch Art Effects & Filters$49.99
10 purchases

Magic FX

Subscriptions10
  • MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro$2.997 Days
  • Premium features3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • MagicFX Weekly Video Effects7 Days trial$7.997 Days
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  • Premium features3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Magic FX Monthly Premium14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro$12.991 Month
  • MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Glitch Art Studio free?
Glitch Art Studio 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, Glitch Art Studio or Magic FX?
Glitch Art Studio is rated higher. Glitch Art Studio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Magic FX averages 4.4 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Glitch Art Studio or Magic FX have ads?
Magic FX shows ads; Glitch Art Studio does not.
Which is updated more often, Glitch Art Studio or Magic FX?
Glitch Art Studio ships an update every 4 weeks, and Magic FX monthly. Most recently, Glitch Art Studio was updated on November 7, 2026 and Magic FX on November 3, 2026.

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