# Magic Video Maker vs backAR Green Screen

The clearest difference is price: Magic Video Maker at Free against backAR Green Screen's $4.99. Magic Video Maker also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 33%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Magic Video Maker is free to download; backAR Green Screen costs $4.99 up front. Magic Video Maker sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and backAR Green Screen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Video Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 137 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Magic Video Maker's written reviews are positive against 33% of backAR Green Screen's.

Magic Video Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, backAR Green Screen every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Video Maker | backAR Green Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-video-maker-effects-cam/id1529718968/reviews)** | [4.1 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backar-green-screen/id1660948574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 137 |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Perfectrix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1088835215) | [Elie F. Gebran](https://appshunter.io/developer/552036126) |

## 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


### backAR Green Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backar-green-screen/id1660948574)

Transform your surroundings into immersive 3D virtual environments. This app uses your device's camera to place you within dynamic scenes, allowing you to move and capture photos or videos from any angle with realistic lighting. No physical green screen is required.

**Highlights:** 360° 3D virtual backgrounds, Real-time virtual lighting, Capture photos and videos, Move and shoot from any angle, Import custom backgrounds, No physical green screen needed

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Scenes | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Video Maker free?

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

### Is backAR Green Screen free?

backAR Green Screen costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Video Maker or backAR Green Screen?

Magic Video Maker is rated higher. Magic Video Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while backAR Green Screen averages 4.1 from 137 ratings.

### Do Magic Video Maker or backAR Green Screen have ads?

Neither Magic Video Maker nor backAR Green Screen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Video Maker or backAR Green Screen?

Magic Video Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and backAR Green Screen every 2 months. Most recently, Magic Video Maker was updated on October 20, 2026 and backAR Green Screen 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.*