# Magic FX vs GoCut

Magic FX and GoCut both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of GoCut's written reviews are positive against 18% of Magic FX's. GoCut also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Magic FX's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 912). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 GoCut sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GoCut holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 912 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Magic FX's written reviews are positive against 83% of GoCut's.

Magic FX ships an update monthly, GoCut every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic FX | GoCut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fx-video-effect-master/id1512758709/reviews) | **[4.6 (912 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gocut-video-effects-maker/id1522818768/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 912 |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **82.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Hangzhou Zhuying Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522818770) |

## 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


### GoCut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gocut-video-effects-maker/id1522818768)

Create stunning animated videos with a variety of effects. Customize animations with a magic neon brush, add neon stickers, and apply retro filters and transition effects to elevate your video content.

**Highlights:** Magic Neon glowing brush, Neon stickers, Retro filters, Transition effects, Neon spiral animation, Video editing tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly sub | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| GoCut Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| GoCut Pro yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Lots of cool effects and templates
- 🚀 Efficient video editing
- 🤩 Great for YouTube and TikTok

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Confusing UI and navigation
- 🔋 Laggy performance
- 🔒 Paywall for many features

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing and crashing
- Incompatibility with certain video formats
- Saved progress not loading properly
- Glitches with stickers and overlays

**Requested features**

- More editing tools and customization options
- Improved stability and performance
- Ability to import music and audio
- Expanded template and effect library


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic FX free?

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

### Is GoCut free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic FX or GoCut?

GoCut is rated higher. Magic FX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while GoCut averages 4.6 from 912 ratings.

### Do Magic FX or GoCut have ads?

Magic FX shows ads; GoCut does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic FX or GoCut?

Magic FX ships an update monthly, and GoCut every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic FX was updated on October 22, 2026 and GoCut on October 24, 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.*