# Magic FX vs VFX Video Editing Super Powers

The clearest difference is ads: VFX Video Editing Super Powers at none against Magic FX's shown. VFX Video Editing Super Powers also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (33% vs 18%). Magic FX's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 163). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 VFX Video Editing Super Powers sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. 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 VFX Video Editing Super Powers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic FX has 3.3K ratings behind it against 163, 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 33% of VFX Video Editing Super Powers's.

Magic FX ships an update monthly, VFX Video Editing Super Powers every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic FX | VFX Video Editing Super Powers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fx-video-effect-master/id1512758709/reviews)** | [4.4 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfx-video-editing-super-powers/id6474164113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 163 |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Do Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/915416758) |

## 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


### VFX Video Editing Super Powers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfx-video-editing-super-powers/id6474164113)

Create stunning videos with incredible magic and special effects. Add elements like fire, lightning, laser swords, and even planets to your footage. This app makes professional-grade video editing accessible for easy sharing on social media.

**Highlights:** Magic and special effects, Fire, lightning, laser swords, Planet and magic circle effects, Real-time effect capture, User-friendly templates, Easy saving and sharing, Weekly effect updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Control | $0.99 | one-time |
| Teleporation Portal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magical Attack Spell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fire vs Ice | $1.99 | one-time |
| Space Portal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Missile Attack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fire Person Flying | $1.99 | one-time |
| Normal Susanoomito | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spell Attack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Speed Running | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cannon Beam Attack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lightning Attack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Account | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic FX free?

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

### Is VFX Video Editing Super Powers free?

VFX Video Editing Super Powers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic FX or VFX Video Editing Super Powers?

Magic FX is rated higher. Magic FX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while VFX Video Editing Super Powers averages 4.4 from 163 ratings.

### Do Magic FX or VFX Video Editing Super Powers have ads?

Magic FX shows ads; VFX Video Editing Super Powers does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic FX or VFX Video Editing Super Powers?

Magic FX ships an update monthly, and VFX Video Editing Super Powers every 9 days. Most recently, Magic FX was updated on October 22, 2026 and VFX Video Editing Super Powers on October 15, 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.*