# FaceMagic vs ShellBoxCamera

The clearest difference is rating: FaceMagic at 4.2 against ShellBoxCamera's 3.0. FaceMagic also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). ShellBoxCamera's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.5). 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. ShellBoxCamera asks for nothing beyond the download.

FaceMagic holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FaceMagic has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

FaceMagic ships an update every 6 days, ShellBoxCamera every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FaceMagic | ShellBoxCamera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facemagic-magic-pic-layer/id1619771500/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellboxcamera/id1631126231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 62 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [华 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613861425) | [黎鑫 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631067636) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### ShellBoxCamera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shellboxcamera/id1631126231)

This application connects to a Bluetooth device to remotely trigger your phone's camera. Simply press the button on the accessory, and your phone will capture a photo.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth device connection, Remote camera triggering, Synchronized photo capture, Simple button operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FaceMagic free?

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

### Is ShellBoxCamera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FaceMagic or ShellBoxCamera?

FaceMagic is rated higher. FaceMagic averages 4.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while ShellBoxCamera averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do FaceMagic or ShellBoxCamera have ads?

Neither FaceMagic nor ShellBoxCamera shows ads.

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

FaceMagic ships an update every 6 days, and ShellBoxCamera every 2 months. Most recently, FaceMagic was updated on September 14, 2026 and ShellBoxCamera on June 7, 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.*