# TicMagic vs Video Editor ®

The clearest difference is rating: Video Editor ® at 4.6 against TicMagic's 3.8. Video Editor ® also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 4) and review sentiment (60% vs 50%). TicMagic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video Editor ® sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. TicMagic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Video Editor ® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Editor ® has 2.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of TicMagic's written reviews are positive against 60% of Video Editor ®'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | TicMagic | Video Editor ® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticmagic-effect-video-editor/id1523017314/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1571649399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **59.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 228 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yvonne Lau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487088344) | [MK Apps Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523050331) |

## What reviewers say

### TicMagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ticmagic-effect-video-editor/id1523017314)

Easily transform your photos into captivating videos with a wide array of magic effects, animated elements, and artistic filters. Customize your creations with varied frames, advanced editing tools, and meaningful text overlays to produce stunning visual artwork.

**Highlights:** Magic effects and filters, Animated effects, Themed frames, Advanced editing tools, Add background music, Artistic text overlays

**In-app purchases:** none


### Video Editor ®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-editor/id1571649399)

Easily transform your videos with a comprehensive suite of editing tools. Merge clips, add music, customize with text and stickers, and apply professional color grading. Create social media-ready content with ease.

**Highlights:** Seamless clip merging, Add music and audio effects, Social media-ready orientations, Text, stickers, and media customization, Professional color grading, Green screen effects, Precision trimming and splitting

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Video Editor with Pro Features | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Star Studio Editor Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Video Editor & Maker by MK | $7.99 | per month |
| Video Editor Premium for Year | $9.99 | per year |
| AI Video Editor & Video Up | $19.99 | per year |
| Reels Maker Pro Video Editor | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Excellent video editing capabilities
- 🎨 Great for creating Instagram Reels
- 🤩 Amazing for lifetime purchase
- 🆓 Fantastic free editing app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Limited features and templates
- 🤦‍♀️ Inconvenient gallery view
- 🤬 Misleading free option with watermarks
- 🐛 Buggy with freezing issues
- 🤷‍♂️ Lacking undo option

**Reported bugs**

- Restoring videos not working properly
- Editing workflow issues with previous videos
- Exporting problems with videos disappearing

**Requested features**

- Add ability to record own voice
- Expand photo/video limit
- Implement landscape mode
- Provide option to remove watermark
- Add more backgrounds and templates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TicMagic free?

TicMagic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Video Editor ® free?

Video Editor ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TicMagic or Video Editor ®?

Video Editor ® is rated higher. TicMagic averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Video Editor ® averages 4.6 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do TicMagic or Video Editor ® have ads?

Neither TicMagic nor Video Editor ® shows ads.

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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.*