# Magic FX vs FunCut

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FunCut at 100% against Magic FX's 18%. FunCut also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Magic FX's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 12). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic FX sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. FunCut asks for nothing beyond the download.

FunCut holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic FX has 3.3K ratings behind it against 12, 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 100% of FunCut's.

Magic FX ships an update monthly, FunCut every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic FX | FunCut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fx-video-effect-master/id1512758709/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funcut-video-and-image-editor/id1581744371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 147 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Ju Zhen Zhuan Zhi Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558095468) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**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


### FunCut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funcut-video-and-image-editor/id1581744371)

Edit photos and videos with a wide array of effects, music, transitions, and stickers. Transform images into art with AI filters and create dynamic videos with editing tools like trimming, merging, and speed adjustments.

**Highlights:** AI art filters, Video trimming and merging, Add music and sound effects, Text and emoji overlays, Cinematic filters and unique effects, Picture-in-Picture (PIP), Keyframe animation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic FX free?

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

### Is FunCut free?

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

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

FunCut is rated higher. Magic FX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while FunCut averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Magic FX or FunCut have ads?

Both Magic FX and FunCut show ads.

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

Magic FX ships an update monthly, and FunCut every 9 days. Most recently, Magic FX was updated on November 3, 2026 and FunCut on November 3, 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.*