# Magic FX vs FrameWink

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FrameWink at 100% against Magic FX's 18%. FrameWink also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and ads (none vs shown). Magic FX's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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 FrameWink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FrameWink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Magic FX has 3.3K ratings behind it against 2, 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 FrameWink's.

Magic FX ships an update monthly, FrameWink every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic FX | FrameWink |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fx-video-effect-master/id1512758709/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framewink/id6800849400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) | [Jenny Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1400628833) |

## 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


### FrameWink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framewink/id6800849400)

Transform your device into a private photo frame with smart curation and automatic layouts. Enjoy a watermark-free, ad-free experience with options for local recommendations and advanced features via a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Private photo frame functionality, Smart Reel with local recommendations, Automatic photo curation and layout, No watermarks, ads, or accounts, One-time purchase for advanced features, Supports Family Sharing

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FrameWink Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic FX free?

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

### Is FrameWink free?

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

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

FrameWink is rated higher. Magic FX averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while FrameWink averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Magic FX or FrameWink have ads?

Magic FX shows ads; FrameWink does not.

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

Magic FX ships an update monthly, and FrameWink every 6 days. Most recently, Magic FX was updated on October 14, 2026 and FrameWink on October 13, 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.*