# Virtual Mutations vs Muse

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Mutations at none against Muse's 11. Virtual Mutations also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Muse's advantage is ratings volume (4.2K vs 3) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Muse sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Virtual Mutations asks for nothing beyond the download.

Virtual Mutations holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Muse has 4.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Virtual Mutations ships an update every 9 days, Muse every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual Mutations | Muse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-mutations/id1447440027/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muse-reels-video-editor/id1638320348/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 39.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#52** |
| Size | 196 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [camila magrane](https://appshunter.io/developer/975012400) | [Bigrowth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595581175) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual Mutations

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-mutations/id1447440027)

Experience augmented reality art installations by Camila Magrane. This app bridges the gap between physical artwork and digital enhancements, requiring users to be present with the art to unlock its virtual features.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality art viewing, Interactive digital enhancements, Companion to physical installations, Multimedia artist showcase

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Muse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muse-reels-video-editor/id1638320348)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #54 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Easily create stunning reels, stories, and collages with trendy templates. Add voiceovers, captions, and AI-powered features like beat sync to make your videos go viral. Perfect for social media content creation.

**Highlights:** Trendy templates for reels and stories, Create panoramic carousel posts, Add voiceovers and captions, AI-powered auto beat sync, Video editing tools (speed, volume, effects), Weekly content updates

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Muse Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Muse Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Muse Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Muse Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Muse Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Muse Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Muse Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Muse Premium | $69.99 | per year |
| Muse Premium | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Refreshing templates
- 👍 Stylish and unique videos
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Convenient app
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Dated features
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Limited templates and options
- 🐛 Subscription issues
- 🐛 Music not working properly

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to save or download videos
- Subscription issues (unable to cancel, charged unexpectedly)
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Frequent crashes and errors

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Ability to search and filter templates
- Integration with more platforms
- More diverse music and audio options
- Ability to create videos from scratch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual Mutations free?

Virtual Mutations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Muse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Virtual Mutations or Muse?

Virtual Mutations is rated higher. Virtual Mutations averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Muse averages 4.6 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Virtual Mutations or Muse have ads?

Neither Virtual Mutations nor Muse shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Virtual Mutations or Muse?

Virtual Mutations ships an update every 9 days, and Muse every 3 weeks. Most recently, Virtual Mutations was updated on October 3, 2026 and Muse on October 22, 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.*