# ProductionCrate vs VFX Editor Video After Effects

The clearest difference is rating: VFX Editor Video After Effects at 4.6 against ProductionCrate's 3.9. VFX Editor Video After Effects also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 312). ProductionCrate's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProductionCrate sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and VFX Editor Video After Effects sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VFX Editor Video After Effects holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 312 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of ProductionCrate's written reviews are positive against 62% of VFX Editor Video After Effects's.

ProductionCrate ships an update monthly, VFX Editor Video After Effects every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProductionCrate | VFX Editor Video After Effects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (312 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/productioncrate/id1575694812/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfx-editor-video-after-effects/id1604510001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 312 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **61.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRODUCTIONCRATE STUDIOS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765586680) | [Do Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/915416758) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### VFX Editor Video After Effects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfx-editor-video-after-effects/id1604510001)

Easily add Hollywood-style special effects to your videos, transforming clips into superhero scenes. Choose from over 240 templates like fire, lightning, and laser swords, with intuitive controls for customization. Save in HD and share your creations across social media platforms.

**Highlights:** 240+ VFX templates, Real-time camera guide, Customizable effect parameters, HD export, Regular new effect additions, Beginner-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app with many free features
- 🚀 Powerful and realistic effects
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 😊 Fun and engaging to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features/subscriptions
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/find effects
- ⏱️ Ads required to use many features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to record
- Effects not appearing properly
- Inability to save/export videos
- Compatibility issues with new devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free/unlockable effects
- Improve video saving and sharing
- Implement post-production editing
- Add more superhero/fantasy powers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProductionCrate free?

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

### Is VFX Editor Video After Effects free?

VFX Editor Video After Effects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProductionCrate or VFX Editor Video After Effects?

VFX Editor Video After Effects is rated higher. ProductionCrate averages 3.9 out of 5 from 312 ratings, while VFX Editor Video After Effects averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do ProductionCrate or VFX Editor Video After Effects have ads?

VFX Editor Video After Effects shows ads; ProductionCrate does not.

### Which is updated more often, ProductionCrate or VFX Editor Video After Effects?

ProductionCrate ships an update monthly, and VFX Editor Video After Effects every 2 weeks. Most recently, ProductionCrate was updated on November 3, 2026 and VFX Editor Video After Effects on November 12, 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.*