Comparison

StoryWave 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

StoryWave

Easily merge videos, create slideshows, and add music, effects, and text to make stunning video edits. Perfect for social media content like Reels and TikToks.

Highlights
  • Merge and combine videos
  • Add music and effects
  • Create slideshows
  • Add text and transitions
  • Trim and crop videos
  • Video tone control
Features
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The easy video editing app, merge and combine videos, create slideshows, add music, amazing effects and filters, even add text to videos. Instantly make stunning video edits. Great for Instagram Stories, TikToks, Reels, YouTube Shorts and more. StoryWave's features include: * Add music to videos * Filters and effects (Glitch, Retro, Vintage, Lights leaks, VHS, Chromatic, Beauty, Face tuning, Mirror, Grids and more) * Create slideshows * Full tone control for videos (Contrast, Brightness, Saturation, Exposure, Gamma, Sharpen) * Add transitions to videos * Add text and animated text * Create videos from live photos * Trim videos * Crop videos * Combine videos and photos * Create videos from stock photos With StoryWave you can create any kind of video: * Instagram Stories * YouTube Videos * Videos with effects * Slideshows * Vlogs * Video Ads * Tutorials * Video Effects Share them to your favorite social networks: * TikTok * Instagram * YouTube * Snapchat * WhatsApp ..and many more! You can use it as a: * Instagram Editor * Reels Editor * Slideshow Maker * Video Editor * Story Maker * TikTok Editor * Vertical Video Editor StoryWave Pro: • Unlimited access to all our effects, music, text, transitions and every editing tool you will ever need. • Remove the watermark from your videos. StoryWave Pro offers three subscription options: $49.99 Yearly $7.99 Monthly $3.99 Weekly Prices may vary by location. Should you choose to upgrade to a Premium subscription, payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You may cancel automatic renewal and manage your subscription by selecting Manage App Subscriptions in your Apple Account settings and selecting the subscription you want to modify. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a Premium subscription, where applicable. Privacy Policy: https://www.unstaticapps.com/storywave-privacy Terms of Use: https://www.unstaticapps.com/storywave-terms Contact us: https://www.unstaticapps.com/storywave Acknowledgements: Some of the music is by Icons8 icons8.com/music Express yourself!

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

StoryWave4 screens
Magic FX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StoryWave at none against Magic FX's shown. StoryWave also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 18%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. StoryWave sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days 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

StoryWave holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.7K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of StoryWave's written reviews are positive against 18% of Magic FX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StoryWave versus Magic FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStoryWaveMagic FX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5.7K ratings) — better4.4 (3.3K ratings)
Positive reviews49.7% of reviews — better18.1% of reviews
Number of ratings5.7K — better3.3K
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUnstatic LtdZipoApps

Customer experience

StoryWave

All ratings5,738 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews348 reviews
Positive49.7%
Neutral12.9%
Negative37.4%

Magic FX

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

User reviews

StoryWave

From 5.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Great editing features
  • 🎵 Good music selection
  • 🤖 Helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 💾 Unreliable saving/downloading
  • 🔍 Limited free features
  • 🎨 Poor video quality/resolution

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

StoryWave

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Videos get corrupted or lost
  • App freezes during editing
  • Music/audio features not working
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more free filters and effects
  • Improve video saving and exporting
  • Expand music library and audio editing
  • Provide better documentation and tutorials

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

9 purchases

StoryWave

Subscriptions8
  • StoryWave Pro Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • StoryWave Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • StoryWave Pro Monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • StoryWave Pro Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • StoryWave Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • StoryWave Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
  • StoryWave Pro Yearly$49.991 Year
  • StoryWave Pro Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • StoryWave Pro One Time$64.99
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 StoryWave free?
StoryWave 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, StoryWave or Magic FX?
StoryWave is rated higher. StoryWave averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Magic FX averages 4.4 from 3.3K ratings.
Do StoryWave or Magic FX have ads?
Magic FX shows ads; StoryWave does not.
Which is updated more often, StoryWave or Magic FX?
StoryWave ships an update monthly, and Magic FX monthly. Most recently, StoryWave was updated on November 2, 2026 and Magic FX on November 3, 2026.

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