# Magic Video Maker vs ProductionCrate

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Video Maker at 4.5 against ProductionCrate's 3.9. Magic Video Maker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Video Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and ProductionCrate sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Video Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 312 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 58% and 59% positive.

Magic Video Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, ProductionCrate monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Video Maker | ProductionCrate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-video-maker-effects-cam/id1529718968/reviews)** | [3.9 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/productioncrate/id1575694812/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 146 | **312** |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 142 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Perfectrix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088835215) | [PRODUCTIONCRATE STUDIOS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765586680) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Video Maker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-video-maker-effects-cam/id1529718968)

Add magical effects, 3D filters, and animated characters to your videos and photos without a green screen. Bring fantasy creatures and visual effects to life in your real-world surroundings to create unique and artistic content.

**Highlights:** Live video effects without green screen, Embed FX effects and 3D filters, Add animated characters (unicorns, bunnies), Animated emojis and face filters, Action FX like explosions and lightning, Place effects on any flat surface

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Premium - Magic Video Maker | $9.99 | per month |
| Love | Free | one-time |
| Heart with Love | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pegasus Unicorn | $2.99 | one-time |
| Princess Pony | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pinkie Pony | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Pony | $2.99 | one-time |
| Twilight Pony | $2.99 | one-time |
| Snowman | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dancing Snowmen | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🦄 Cute characters and effects
- ✨ Great for creative videos
- 👍 Easy to use for kids
- 🤩 Fun for pranks
- 🎬 Good for movie making

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too much content costs money
- 💰 Unrealistic pricing model
- 🐴 Unrealistic graphics
- 👎 High cost for monthly subscription
- 🚫 Many features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot exit camera mode without quitting
- User declined recording error
- App is glitchy
- Cannot resize video
- Tapping, swiping, pinching do nothing

**Requested features**

- Make more items free
- Offer a one-time purchase option
- Provide guidance on how to use the app
- Add more free effects
- Fix recording issues


### ProductionCrate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/productioncrate/id1575694812)

Easily add superpowers, explosions, and fire effects to your videos in seconds. This mobile VFX studio uses real-time motion tracking and 3D rendering to create immersive special effects without requiring technical knowledge. Access a vast library of assets to enhance your video content.

**Highlights:** 10,000+ video FX, Real-time motion tracking, 3D rendering, No green screen required, Intuitive timing control, Access to all current and future special FX

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Download | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Downloads | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50 Downloads | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely user friendly and easy to use
- 🚀 Free version has tons of great effects
- 🚀 Effects are super high quality
- 👍 Good for monster movies
- 👍 Game changer for creative cinematic projects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Hard to edit the VFX to be perfect
- 🔒 Download limit on the free version is obscure
- 🔒 Most effects require premium subscription
- 🐛 Can't do a lot of things, not fun
- 🔒 Everything costs money, too greedy

**Reported bugs**

- Download limit exceeded error even without downloads
- Free effects are actually paid
- Camera is extremely slow, like 1 frame per minute
- Effects disappear when moved
- Login issues even with paid subscription

**Requested features**

- More free VFX effects
- Vampire, werewolf, and other monster filters
- Add sound effects
- Allow horizontal orientation
- More free effects, less premium content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Video Maker free?

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

### Is ProductionCrate free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Video Maker or ProductionCrate?

Magic Video Maker is rated higher. Magic Video Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while ProductionCrate averages 3.9 from 312 ratings.

### Do Magic Video Maker or ProductionCrate have ads?

Neither Magic Video Maker nor ProductionCrate shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Video Maker or ProductionCrate?

Magic Video Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and ProductionCrate monthly. Most recently, Magic Video Maker was updated on November 3, 2026 and ProductionCrate on November 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.*