# Amazing FX X vs X

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X at none against Amazing FX X's 6. X also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.4). Amazing FX X's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 5). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amazing FX X sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.8 for Amazing FX X against 2.8 for X. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazing FX X has 33 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Amazing FX X ships an update every 3 months, X every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazing FX X | X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-fx-x-ray-vision-filter/id555446314/reviews) | **[2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-ray-scan-simulator/id1123363241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **33** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 9.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 80 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fragranze Apps Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/369238797) | [Houimdi Noureddinr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1104675136) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazing FX X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazing-fx-x-ray-vision-filter/id555446314)

Simulate X-Ray, Night Vision, and Infra-Red effects on your photos. Enhance existing pictures or capture new ones with these unique visual filters for entertainment and creative profile pictures.

**Highlights:** Simulated X-Ray vision filter, Night vision filter simulation, Infra-Red vision filter simulation, See-through vision filter simulation, Use with new or existing photos, Share to friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X-Ray Scan Booth Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Night Vision Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| InfraRed Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| See-Through-Vision Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertisements | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Unlock Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Interesting visual filter effects
- 🎨 Cool color inversion capabilities
- 📱 Simple and straightforward interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when taking pictures
- 💰 Misleading free-to-play model with paywalls
- ❌ False advertising about x-ray and see-through capabilities
- 🔒 Requires payment for most features
- 📵 Excessive pop-up ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attempting to take photos
- App exits unexpectedly during picture capture
- X-ray feature doesn't work as advertised
- Night vision feature non-functional
- See-through mode doesn't work

**Requested features**

- Free see-through mode without payment
- Actual working x-ray or thermal imaging
- Ability to turn camera around (front/back)
- Genuine infrared vision with realistic colors
- Proper image saving functionality


### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-ray-scan-simulator/id1123363241)

This app is a joke scanner for entertainment purposes only. It simulates seeing through clothes, but does not offer true X-ray functionality. Select an item, wait a few seconds, and enjoy the funny, fictional results.

**Highlights:** Entertainment joke scanner, Simulates seeing through clothes, Select item to scan, Funny, fictional results, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazing FX X free?

Amazing FX X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amazing FX X or X?

X is rated higher. Amazing FX X averages 2.8 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while X averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Amazing FX X or X have ads?

Amazing FX X shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, Amazing FX X or X?

Amazing FX X ships an update every 3 months, and X every 12 months. Most recently, Amazing FX X was updated on November 1, 2026 and X on November 3, 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.*