Magic FX vs GIF Maker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Magic FX
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.
- Cinematic video effects
- Cartoon and artistic filters
- Realistic aging effects
- Photo enhancement tools
- Weekly new effects
- High-quality video export
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--- MagicFX – Video Effect Master --- MagicFX is the ultimate video editing app that puts cinematic magic at your fingertips. Create stunning visuals with ease using professionally designed effects. Whether you're shooting an action scene or just having fun with friends, MagicFX transforms ordinary clips into extraordinary video content. Designed with simplicity in mind, the app walks you through every step to ensure effortless creativity. With a constantly growing library of effects and intuitive tools, MagicFX offers everything you need to produce and share unique, eye-catching videos. ** How to Use ** - Select your desired video effect from our exclusive collection - Record your video by following the on-screen instructions - Enhance, save, and share your video directly from the app ** Magic Video Effects ** - Choose from a variety of effects including fireballs, magic shields, lightning, flying cards, helicopters, and more - New effects are added weekly to keep your content fresh and engaging ** Cartoon & Artistic Filters ** - Turn your selfies into cartoon characters, pencil sketches, or oil paintings in seconds - Great for profile pictures, social posts, and personalized content ** Aging Effects ** - See how you would look with realistic aging effects - Create impressive transformations with just one tap ** Photo Enhancement Tools ** - Adjust brightness, contrast, exposure, sharpness, and colors - Fine-tune every detail for a perfect final result ** Effortless Sharing ** - Export your videos in high quality - Share your creations via social media, cloud storage, or messaging apps ** No Watermarks with Premium ** - Access all video effects - Export and share videos without any watermark ----- Subscription Info ----- MagicFX Premium gives you unlimited access to all features Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period You can manage subscriptions and disable auto-renew in your Account Settings Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited once a subscription is purchased Privacy Policy: https://zipoapps.com/magicfxios/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://zipoapps.com/magicfxios/terms/
GIF Maker
Transform stickers into dynamic animations with a variety of presets and a 3D camera. Create stunning visual effects from photos or videos, remove backgrounds, and export as HD videos or animated wallpapers without professional equipment.
- Create stickers from photos, Giphy, and videos
- 13 animation presets
- Adjustable 3D camera
- Background removal
- Export as HD video or animated wallpaper
- Social media ready resolutions
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Turn stickers into incredible cinematic animations! Choose from dozen of unique animations presets: Parade, ZigZag, Catapult, Stage, Galaxy and many more. Export you animation to videos or animated wallpaper for your LockScreen (Live Photo). StickerTune is an app that lets you create stunning 3D animations with stickers from photos or videos with advanced background removal capabilities. All in one app without any professional equipment like a green screen. ### MAIN FEATURES ### - Create stickers from photos, content providers like Giphy and videos - Choose between 13 different stunning animation presets - Adjust with multitouch our cinematic 3D camera to create infinite variants of the animation - Adjust the animation zoom, spacing, rotation and more using smart presets settings - Apply beautiful gradients, texture backgrounds or stock images from content providers like Unsplash - Choose between all the most common aspect ratios and device sizes - Export animations as full HD video or animated wallpapers for your LockScreen (Live Photo) - Share your videos easily on social media with video resolutions that are social media ready ### FAQ ### Q: How can I rotate or zoom my animation? A: You can use common multitouch gestures like pan with one finger or pinch with two fingers to rotate and zoom the animation. Q: How can I crop my photos or videos to create a sticker? A: You can scale and position the photo or video by using a pan and a pinch gesture in the sticker view. Q: How can I create an animated wallpaper? A: Export your animation and then tap on the wallpaper icon on the bottom bar. The animated wallpaper will be saved as a Live Photo in your Photo Library. ### STICKERTUNE PRO ### With StickerTune Pro subscription you will be able to remove the watermark from your videos, use unlimited stickers in you animations in any format and export animated wallpapers. - You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchase within StickerTune. - Subscriptions are billed weekly, monthly or annually at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. You may cancel automatic renewal and manage your subscription by selecting Manage App Subscriptions in your iTunes Account settings and selecting the subscription you want to modify. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a Pro subscription, where applicable. Terms of use: https://www.stickertune.app/tos.html
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Verdict
Magic FX and GIF Maker both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GIF Maker's written reviews are positive against 18% of Magic FX's. GIF Maker also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). Magic FX's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 7). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Magic FX sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and GIF Maker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 — 4.4 for Magic FX against 4.4 for GIF Maker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic FX has 3.3K ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of GIF Maker's.
Magic FX ships an update monthly, GIF Maker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Magic FX | GIF Maker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (3.3K ratings) — better | 4.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3.3K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 107 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZipoApps | Libero Spagnolini |
Customer experience
Magic FX
GIF Maker
Bugs and requests
Magic FX
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent crashes
- Inability to unlock effects
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Camera permission and compatibility problems
Requested features
4 requests- More free effects and filters
- Ability to use without subscription
- Improved video quality
- Better organization and navigation
GIF Maker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Magic FX
- Unlimited access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro$2.997 Days
- Premium features3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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- MagicFX Weekly Video Effects7 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Premium features3 Days trial$8.997 Days
- MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro7 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Magic FX Monthly Premium14 Days trial$9.991 Month
- MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro$12.991 Month
- MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro3 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Premium features3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro$49.991 Year
- MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro$59.99
GIF Maker
- StickerTune Pro$4.991 Month
- StickerTune Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- StickerTune Pro3 Days trial$19.991 Year
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- StickerTune3 Days trial$29.991 Year









