# Magic Video Maker vs VFX Video Editing Super Powers

Magic Video Maker and VFX Video Editing Super Powers both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Magic Video Maker's written reviews are positive against 33% of VFX Video Editing Super Powers's. Magic Video Maker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). VFX Video Editing Super Powers's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 VFX Video Editing Super Powers sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Magic Video Maker against 4.4 for VFX Video Editing Super Powers. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 146 and 167 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Magic Video Maker's written reviews are positive against 33% of VFX Video Editing Super Powers's.

Magic Video Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, VFX Video Editing Super Powers every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Video Maker | VFX Video Editing Super Powers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-video-maker-effects-cam/id1529718968/reviews)** | [4.4 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfx-video-editing-super-powers/id6474164113/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 146 | **167** |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 142 MB | 58 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) | [Do Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/915416758) |

## 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


### VFX Video Editing Super Powers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfx-video-editing-super-powers/id6474164113)

Create stunning videos with incredible magic and special effects. Add elements like fire, lightning, laser swords, and even planets to your footage. This app makes professional-grade video editing accessible for easy sharing on social media.

**Highlights:** Magic and special effects, Fire, lightning, laser swords, Planet and magic circle effects, Real-time effect capture, User-friendly templates, Easy saving and sharing, Weekly effect updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time Control | $0.99 | one-time |
| Teleporation Portal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magical Attack Spell | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fire vs Ice | $1.99 | one-time |
| Space Portal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Missile Attack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fire Person Flying | $1.99 | one-time |
| Normal Susanoomito | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spell Attack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Speed Running | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cannon Beam Attack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lightning Attack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Account | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Video Maker free?

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

### Is VFX Video Editing Super Powers free?

VFX Video Editing Super Powers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Magic Video Maker or VFX Video Editing Super Powers?

Magic Video Maker is rated higher. Magic Video Maker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while VFX Video Editing Super Powers averages 4.4 from 167 ratings.

### Do Magic Video Maker or VFX Video Editing Super Powers have ads?

Neither Magic Video Maker nor VFX Video Editing Super Powers shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Video Maker or VFX Video Editing Super Powers?

Magic Video Maker ships an update every 3 weeks, and VFX Video Editing Super Powers every 9 days. Most recently, Magic Video Maker was updated on October 20, 2026 and VFX Video Editing Super Powers 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.*