# Mega Photo vs Magic mirror booth

The clearest difference is rating: Mega Photo at 4.5 against Magic mirror booth's 4.3. Mega Photo also leads on ratings volume (5.9K vs 561). Magic mirror booth's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mega Photo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Magic mirror booth sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mega Photo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega Photo has 5.9K ratings behind it against 561, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Mega Photo's written reviews are positive against 79% of Magic mirror booth's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mega Photo | Magic mirror booth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-photo-real-time-effects/id471883260/reviews)** | [4.3 (561 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-mirror-booth/id550805725/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.9K** | 561 |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 79.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Falstad.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/453338632) | [Guillaume Fleury](https://appshunter.io/developer/408157831) |

## What reviewers say

### Mega Photo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-photo-real-time-effects/id471883260)

Transform your photos and videos with over 800 free real-time effects. Morph, twist, and warp images, or apply vintage filters. Create unique masterpieces and share them instantly with friends.

**Highlights:** 800+ free real-time effects, Photo and video transformation, Interactive adjustable filters, Vintage camera effects, Add music to videos, Share to social media, Use existing photos or new ones

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lots of fun and creative effects
- 🤩 Entertaining and engaging app
- 😊 Great for editing photos and videos
- 💯 Best photo app available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many effects
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🔊 Loud and static-y voice changer
- 📦 Takes up too much storage space

**Reported bugs**

- Camera not working for some users
- Inability to upload or access photos/videos
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Syncing and sharing issues

**Requested features**

- More free effects and filters
- Ability to save edited videos to camera roll
- Improved video recording and editing capabilities
- Chroma key/green screen functionality


### Magic mirror booth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-mirror-booth/id550805725)

Transform your photos and videos with a variety of fun camera effects. Create distorted images, monster looks, and more with real-time previews and on-screen controls. Record videos with altered voices and share your creations instantly.

**Highlights:** 9 customizable camera effects, Photo and video recording, On-screen effect controls, Real-time preview, Voice alteration for videos, Social media sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice pitch effect | $0.99 | one-time |
| Additional effects/mirrors | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤣 Hilarious effects
- 💥 Great for laughs with friends/family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Paid features required for full experience
- 🙄 Limited free effects
- 🔍 Difficult to discover/unlock all features

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Quality issues with saved images/videos

**Requested features**

- More free effects and filters
- Ability to import photos from camera roll
- Improved voice/audio distortion effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mega Photo free?

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

### Is Magic mirror booth free?

Magic mirror booth is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mega Photo or Magic mirror booth?

Mega Photo is rated higher. Mega Photo averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.9K ratings, while Magic mirror booth averages 4.3 from 561 ratings.

### Do Mega Photo or Magic mirror booth have ads?

Both Mega Photo and Magic mirror booth show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mega Photo or Magic mirror booth?

Mega Photo ships an update every 2 months, and Magic mirror booth every 2 months. Most recently, Mega Photo was updated on November 10, 2026 and Magic mirror booth on November 10, 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.*