# ProductionCrate vs Fx Master

The clearest difference is rating: ProductionCrate at 4.0 against Fx Master's 2.5. ProductionCrate also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 19%) and ratings volume (302 vs 59). Fx Master's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProductionCrate sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Fx Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProductionCrate holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProductionCrate has 302 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of ProductionCrate's written reviews are positive against 19% of Fx Master's.

ProductionCrate ships an update monthly, Fx Master every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProductionCrate | Fx Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/productioncrate/id1575694812/reviews)** | [2.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fx-master-video-effect-maker/id1613121983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **302** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PRODUCTIONCRATE STUDIOS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765586680) | [Nothern Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/907836066) |

## 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


### Fx Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fx-master-video-effect-maker/id1613121983)

Easily add magic and superpower effects to your videos. This app offers over 100 free effects like fire, lightning, and lasers to transform your footage into exciting superhero-style clips. Create and share high-quality special effects videos quickly.

**Highlights:** Add magic and superpower effects, Over 100 free effects (fire, lightning, lasers), Create superhero-style videos, High-quality video export, Share to social media, Easy to use interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Update To Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Cool effects
- 👍 Easy to use for beginners
- 🌟 Awesome app
- 🤩 Great VFX

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App doesn't work
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🚫 Can't delete app
- 💸 Paid features don't work
- ⏳ Loading forever

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot use template button
- Upgrade keeps crashing
- App not working after granting permissions
- Recording stays loading forever
- Ad appears after video creation

**Requested features**

- Allow more effects without premium
- Add sun explosion effect
- Improve app reliability
- Fix bugs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProductionCrate free?

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

### Is Fx Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ProductionCrate or Fx Master?

ProductionCrate is rated higher. ProductionCrate averages 4.0 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while Fx Master averages 2.5 from 59 ratings.

### Do ProductionCrate or Fx Master have ads?

Neither ProductionCrate nor Fx Master shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProductionCrate or Fx Master?

ProductionCrate ships an update monthly, and Fx Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, ProductionCrate was updated on October 15, 2026 and Fx Master on October 15, 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.*