# Glitch Art Studio vs Magic FX

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Glitch Art Studio | Magic FX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitch-art-studio-cam-effects/id1434795782/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fx-video-effect-master/id1512758709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | **74.8% of reviews** | 18.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 86 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NET Sigma](https://appshunter.io/developer/980884109) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Glitch Art Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitch-art-studio-cam-effects/id1434795782)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glitch Art Studio - PRO | $7.99 | per month |
| Glitch Art Studio - PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| Glitch Art Effects & Filters | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*