# X vs FaceMagic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X at none against FaceMagic's 3. X also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.5). FaceMagic's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FaceMagic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

X ships an update monthly, FaceMagic every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | FaceMagic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facemagic-magic-pic-layer/id1619771500/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [SUMMIT COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656857942) | [华 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613861425) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-tekam/id1539100561)

This application requires companion hardware to function. It allows for real-time previews, setting recording parameters, and playback of video files stored on the device, with the ability to download them locally.

**Highlights:** Real-time preview, Set recording parameters, Playback device videos, Download videos locally

**In-app purchases:** none


### FaceMagic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facemagic-magic-pic-layer/id1619771500)

Transform your photos into unique artistic styles using AI. Create meta cosmic effects, animations, 3D visuals, and cartoon portraits with a variety of digital art filters and backgrounds. Easy to use for creating personalized images.

**Highlights:** AI photo editing, Artistic style transformations, Meta cosmic effects, Animation and cartoon portraits, 3D visual effects, Over 500 height filters, Easy to operate

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meta Face VIP Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Meta Face VIP Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Meta Face VIP Annual | $27.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is FaceMagic free?

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

### Do X or FaceMagic have ads?

Neither X nor FaceMagic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X or FaceMagic?

X ships an update monthly, and FaceMagic every 6 days. Most recently, X was updated on October 24, 2026 and FaceMagic 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.*