# Magic FX vs Infinite Light Optical Effects

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Infinite Light Optical Effects at 100% against Magic FX's 18%. Infinite Light Optical Effects also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). Magic FX's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 7). On price, update cadence, 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 Infinite Light Optical Effects sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Infinite Light Optical Effects 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 7, 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 Infinite Light Optical Effects's.

Magic FX ships an update monthly, Infinite Light Optical Effects every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic FX | Infinite Light Optical Effects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fx-video-effect-master/id1512758709/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-light-optical-effects/id6742111974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 544 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [James Grote](https://appshunter.io/developer/338517204) |

## 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


### Infinite Light Optical Effects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-light-optical-effects/id6742111974)

Enhance your videos with realistic lens flares and dynamic light effects. This app offers cinematic visuals and effortless controls to transform your content into high-impact creations. Perfect for adding a professional, shining touch to any video.

**Highlights:** Cinematic lens flares, Dynamic light effects, Filters, Dynamic film grain, Optimized for AI videos

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic FX free?

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

### Is Infinite Light Optical Effects free?

Infinite Light Optical Effects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic FX or Infinite Light Optical Effects?

Infinite Light Optical Effects is rated higher. Magic FX averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Infinite Light Optical Effects averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Magic FX or Infinite Light Optical Effects have ads?

Magic FX shows ads; Infinite Light Optical Effects does not.

### Which is updated more often, Magic FX or Infinite Light Optical Effects?

Magic FX ships an update monthly, and Infinite Light Optical Effects every 4 weeks. Most recently, Magic FX was updated on October 22, 2026 and Infinite Light Optical Effects on October 24, 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.*