# VFX Editor Video After Effects vs Fx Master

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VFX Editor Video After Effects at 62% against Fx Master's 19%. VFX Editor Video After Effects also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 59). Fx Master's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VFX Editor Video After Effects sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Fx Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VFX Editor Video After Effects holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VFX Editor Video After Effects has 1.1K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of VFX Editor Video After Effects's written reviews are positive against 19% of Fx Master's.

VFX Editor Video After Effects ships an update fortnightly, Fx Master every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VFX Editor Video After Effects | Fx Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfx-editor-video-after-effects/id1604510001/reviews)** | [2.5 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fx-master-video-effect-maker/id1613121983/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Do Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/915416758) | [Nothern Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/907836066) |

## What reviewers say

### VFX Editor Video After Effects

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

Add incredible magic and stylish special effects to your videos with this easy-to-use editor. Create stunning CGI movie scenes with powers like fire control, lightning, and laser swords. Share your cinematic masterpieces instantly on social media.

**Highlights:** Magic and stylish special effects, Super power effects, Fire, lightning, laser swords, Real-time guide for effects, Beginner-friendly editing, Easy saving and sharing, Weekly effect updates

**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


### 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 VFX Editor Video After Effects free?

VFX Editor Video After Effects 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, VFX Editor Video After Effects or Fx Master?

VFX Editor Video After Effects is rated higher. VFX Editor Video After Effects averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Fx Master averages 2.5 from 59 ratings.

### Do VFX Editor Video After Effects or Fx Master have ads?

VFX Editor Video After Effects shows ads; Fx Master does not.

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

VFX Editor Video After Effects ships an update fortnightly, and Fx Master every 3 weeks. Most recently, VFX Editor Video After Effects was updated on October 21, 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.*