# Magic FX vs Fx Master

The clearest difference is rating: Magic FX at 4.5 against Fx Master's 2.5. Magic FX also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 59). Fx Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 Fx Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic FX holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic FX has 3.3K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 18% and 19% positive.

Magic FX ships an update monthly, Fx Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic FX | Fx Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fx-video-effect-master/id1512758709/reviews)** | [2.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fx-master-video-effect-maker/id1613121983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **19.0% 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 | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Nothern Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/907836066) |

## 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


### Fx Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fx-master-video-effect-maker/id1613121983)

Easily add magic and superpower effects to your videos. This app offers over 100 free effects like fire, lightning, and lasers to transform your footage into exciting superhero-style clips. Create and share high-quality special effects videos quickly.

**Highlights:** Add magic and superpower effects, Over 100 free effects (fire, lightning, lasers), Create superhero-style videos, High-quality video export, Share to social media, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update To Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Cool effects
- 👍 Easy to use for beginners
- 🌟 Awesome app
- 🤩 Great VFX

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App doesn't work
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🚫 Can't delete app
- 💸 Paid features don't work
- ⏳ Loading forever

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot use template button
- Upgrade keeps crashing
- App not working after granting permissions
- Recording stays loading forever
- Ad appears after video creation

**Requested features**

- Allow more effects without premium
- Add sun explosion effect
- Improve app reliability
- Fix bugs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic FX free?

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

### Is Fx Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic FX or Fx Master?

Magic FX is rated higher. Magic FX averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Fx Master averages 2.5 from 59 ratings.

### Do Magic FX or Fx Master have ads?

Magic FX shows ads; Fx Master does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic FX or Fx Master?

Magic FX ships an update monthly, and Fx Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, Magic FX was updated on October 14, 2026 and Fx Master on October 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.*