# FaceMagic vs SC

The clearest difference is ads: FaceMagic at none against SC's shown. FaceMagic also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 8 months). SC's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FaceMagic sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and SC sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FaceMagic ships an update every 6 days, SC every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FaceMagic | SC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facemagic-magic-pic-layer/id1619771500/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **5.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 564 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [华 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613861425) | [SINEI Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/954735332) |

## 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 |


### SC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sc-view/id1640647282)

Monitor live and recorded footage from your cameras remotely. Purchase plans within the app to enable cloud recording. Ideal for home security, pet monitoring, and video calls.

**Highlights:** Real-time camera viewing, Recorded footage playback, Remote access, Cloud recording option, Video calls between devices, Home security monitoring

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 【1ヶ月プラン】7日間検知録画 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 【1ヶ月プラン】7日間連続録画 | $5.99 | one-time |
| AI Alerts \| Entry \| 1-Month | $6.99 | one-time |
| 【1ヶ月プラン】14日間検知録画 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 【1ヶ月プラン】14日間連続録画 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 【1ヶ月プラン】30日間検知録画 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 【1ヶ月プラン】30日間連続録画 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 【1年プラン】7日間検知録画 | $39.99 | one-time |
| AI Alerts\| \| Entry \| 1-Year | $59.99 | one-time |
| 【1年プラン】7日間連続録画 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 【1年プラン】14日間検知録画 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 【1年プラン】30日間検知録画 | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FaceMagic free?

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

### Is SC free?

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

### Do FaceMagic or SC have ads?

SC shows ads; FaceMagic does not.

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

FaceMagic ships an update every 6 days, and SC every 8 months. Most recently, FaceMagic was updated on September 14, 2026 and SC on September 21, 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.*