Comparison

GlitchCam 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

GlitchCam

Transform your videos into unique works of art with a vast collection of psychedelic, glitch, and VHS filters. Apply effects in real-time while recording or editing to create nostalgic home movies and eye-catching vlogs. Export in full HD and share your creations instantly.

Highlights
  • 100+ Glitch, VHS, and Psychedelic Filters
  • Real-time effect application
  • Retro VHS Camcorder simulation
  • Zoom lens functionality
  • Full HD 1080p export
  • Direct sharing to social media
Features
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100+ Psychedelic, Glitch & VHS Filters to highlight your video. With GlitchCam, you can distort plain video recording to video art easily. Download it to ignite your creativity. Enjoy your own vlog creation and amaze friends! ● Real time effects Just one tap to apply filters or effects while taking snaps. Slide to choose multi effects. Even offer photo camera to capture very moment during the recording. ● Glitch video effects - Retro VHS, Chrome, Shadow, RGB - VCR, Old TV, Noise, Monitor, glitter - HeartBeat, Soul, Vibrate, Xray, Neon - Noise, Mirror, Wave, Droste, Negative - Pixel, Cyber, Moire, Psychedelic - More digital glitches and trippy effects... ● Retro VHS Camcorder 80s & 90s Retro mania sweeps fashion world again. Videos were rough and frame-skipped, but in its unique vintage fashion. With GlitchCam, you can make home movies that look like nostalgic videotapes which has been stored for at least 30 years. ● Other Features - No signup or account needed, just open to start creating - Zoom lens to hype up those truly funny, embarrassing moments! - Selfie Mode - Export full HD videos in 1080p - Share it with your friends on Instagram, Tik Tok, YouTube, Tumblr etc. - Simple design and easy to use GlitchCam Pro Subscription --------------------------- GlitchCam offers a subscription option: $7.99/year. You can try free trial with all features available. GlitchCam subscription will automatically renew at the end of each term and it will be charged through your iTunes account 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 on the $7.99/year basis. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. -Terms of Use https://inshot.cc/terms/terms.pdf -Privacy Policy https://inshot.cc/terms/privacy.pdf Feel free to contact us: collageteam.feedback@gmail.com Your problems or suggestions are always welcomed!

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

GlitchCam4 screens
Magic FX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GlitchCam at 66% against Magic FX's 18%. GlitchCam 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, 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. GlitchCam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per year 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

GlitchCam holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of GlitchCam's written reviews are positive against 18% of Magic FX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GlitchCam ships an update every 6 weeks, Magic FX monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GlitchCam versus Magic FX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlitchCamMagic FX
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better4.4 (3.3K ratings)
Positive reviews66.3% of reviews — better18.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K3.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHANTANU PTE. LTD.ZipoApps

Customer experience

GlitchCam

All ratings1,501 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive66.3%
Neutral9.6%
Negative24.1%

Magic FX

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

User reviews

GlitchCam

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Awesome effects and filters
  • 🎨 Helps make creative videos
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎥 Good for making TikTok/Instagram videos

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paywall for premium features
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Limited recording time
  • 🙄 Watermark not removable even with premium

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

GlitchCam

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Video saving issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices
  • Inability to access photo library

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add search bar to choose songs
  • Allow adding text to videos
  • Improve ability to control glitch effects
  • Offer one-time purchase option instead of subscription

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

1 purchases

GlitchCam

Subscriptions1
  • GlitchCam - Video Effects7 Days trial$7.991 Year
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 GlitchCam free?
GlitchCam 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, GlitchCam or Magic FX?
GlitchCam is rated higher. GlitchCam averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Magic FX averages 4.4 from 3.3K ratings.
Do GlitchCam or Magic FX have ads?
Magic FX shows ads; GlitchCam does not.
Which is updated more often, GlitchCam or Magic FX?
GlitchCam ships an update every 6 weeks, and Magic FX monthly. Most recently, GlitchCam was updated on November 2, 2026 and Magic FX on November 3, 2026.

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