# Vlog Star Maker vs Magic FX

The clearest difference is monetization model: Magic FX at freemium against Vlog Star Maker's subscription. Magic FX also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Vlog Star Maker's advantage is review sentiment (53% vs 18%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vlog Star Maker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Magic FX sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Vlog Star Maker against 4.4 for Magic FX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of Vlog Star Maker's written reviews are positive against 18% of Magic FX's.

Vlog Star Maker ships an update every 2 months, Magic FX monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vlog Star Maker | Magic FX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vlog-star-maker-movie-maker/id1482232634/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fx-video-effect-master/id1512758709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **53.3% of reviews** | 18.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 277 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [APP FLIGHT LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450779286) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Vlog Star Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vlog-star-maker-movie-maker/id1482232634)

Create stunning videos with a wide range of themes, effects, and filters. Add music and transitions to your footage, and utilize a vast library of HD visual effects for a professional touch. This app empowers you to produce cinematic content with ease.

**Highlights:** Awesome video themes, Video transitions templates, VFX magic video editor, HD visual effects archives, Add music to video, Action FXs

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Worth the money
- 👍 Cool effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Laggy
- 🔒 Subscription issues
- 🔒 Unauthorized charges
- 🔒 Limited functionality without subscription
- 🐛 No music/audio

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Login issues

**Requested features**

- More free features
- More backgrounds and effects
- Shuffle backgrounds


### 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 (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 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 |
| Premium features | $19.99 | per month |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $59.99 | one-time |

**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 Vlog Star Maker free?

Vlog Star Maker 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, Vlog Star Maker or Magic FX?

Vlog Star Maker is rated higher. Vlog Star Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Magic FX averages 4.4 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Vlog Star Maker or Magic FX have ads?

Magic FX shows ads; Vlog Star Maker does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vlog Star Maker or Magic FX?

Vlog Star Maker ships an update every 2 months, and Magic FX monthly. Most recently, Vlog Star Maker was updated on October 26, 2026 and Magic FX 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.*