# Magic FX vs Styled Camera

The clearest difference is ads: Styled Camera at none against Magic FX's shown. Styled Camera also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 18%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Magic FX's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 18). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Styled Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic FX has 3.3K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Magic FX's written reviews are positive against 50% of Styled Camera's.

Magic FX ships an update monthly, Styled Camera fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic FX | Styled Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fx-video-effect-master/id1512758709/reviews) | **[4.8 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/styled-camera/id1521154750/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Dmytro Hrebeniuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458758581) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Styled Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/styled-camera/id1521154750)

Create stunning photos in real-time with AI-powered smart filters. This high-performance app enhances your mobile photography experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time AI filters, High-performance processing, Smart photo enhancement, Mobile photography tool

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Addition Filters Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic FX free?

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

### Is Styled Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic FX or Styled Camera?

Styled Camera is rated higher. Magic FX averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Styled Camera averages 4.8 from 18 ratings.

### Do Magic FX or Styled Camera have ads?

Magic FX shows ads; Styled Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic FX or Styled Camera?

Magic FX ships an update monthly, and Styled Camera fortnightly. Most recently, Magic FX was updated on September 23, 2026 and Styled Camera on September 10, 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.*