# Magic FX vs Magic Video Maker

Magic FX and Magic Video Maker both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Magic Video Maker's written reviews are positive against 18% of Magic FX's. Magic Video Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Magic FX's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 146). 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 Magic Video Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. 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 Magic FX against 4.4 for Magic Video Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic FX has 3.3K ratings behind it against 146, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Magic FX's written reviews are positive against 58% of Magic Video Maker's.

Magic FX ships an update monthly, Magic Video Maker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic FX | Magic Video Maker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fx-video-effect-master/id1512758709/reviews)** | [4.4 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-video-maker-effects-cam/id1529718968/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 146 |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **58.3% 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 | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Perfectrix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088835215) |

## 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


### Magic Video Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-video-maker-effects-cam/id1529718968)

Add magical effects, 3D filters, and animated characters to your videos and photos without a green screen. Bring fantasy creatures and visual effects to life in your real-world surroundings to create unique and artistic content.

**Highlights:** Live video effects without green screen, Embed FX effects and 3D filters, Add animated characters (unicorns, bunnies), Animated emojis and face filters, Action FX like explosions and lightning, Place effects on any flat surface

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Premium - Magic Video Maker | $9.99 | per month |
| Love | Free | one-time |
| Heart with Love | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pegasus Unicorn | $2.99 | one-time |
| Princess Pony | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pinkie Pony | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Pony | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twilight Pony | $2.99 | one-time |
| Snowman | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dancing Snowmen | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🦄 Cute characters and effects
- ✨ Great for creative videos
- 👍 Easy to use for kids
- 🤩 Fun for pranks
- 🎬 Good for movie making

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too much content costs money
- 💰 Unrealistic pricing model
- 🐴 Unrealistic graphics
- 👎 High cost for monthly subscription
- 🚫 Many features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot exit camera mode without quitting
- User declined recording error
- App is glitchy
- Cannot resize video
- Tapping, swiping, pinching do nothing

**Requested features**

- Make more items free
- Offer a one-time purchase option
- Provide guidance on how to use the app
- Add more free effects
- Fix recording issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic FX free?

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

### Is Magic Video Maker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic FX or Magic Video Maker?

Magic FX is rated higher. Magic FX averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Magic Video Maker averages 4.4 from 146 ratings.

### Do Magic FX or Magic Video Maker have ads?

Magic FX shows ads; Magic Video Maker does not.

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

Magic FX ships an update monthly, and Magic Video Maker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic FX was updated on September 23, 2026 and Magic Video Maker on September 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.*