# Super Power FX vs Magic FX

Super Power FX and Magic FX both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Super Power FX's written reviews are positive against 18% of Magic FX's. Super Power FX also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Magic FX's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Super Power FX sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Magic FX sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Super Power FX against 4.4 for Magic FX. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.6K and 3.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Super Power FX's written reviews are positive against 18% of Magic FX's.

Super Power FX ships an update every 4 months, Magic FX monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Super Power FX | Magic FX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-power-fx-superheroes/id842266876/reviews)** | [4.4 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fx-video-effect-master/id1512758709/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 3.3K |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 18.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 72 MB | 147 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kujo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/842266879) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Super Power FX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-power-fx-superheroes/id842266876)

Transform yourself into a superhero or villain with a variety of special powers. Create epic videos with comic book-inspired visual effects, explosive sound effects, and powerful music. Share your creations instantly on social media.

**Highlights:** Special powers effects, Comic book visual effects, Explosive sound effects, Epic music tracks, HD video resolution, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fireball + Power Landing | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lightning Strike + Versus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Optic Blast + Avalanche | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shockwave + Power Up | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spirit Missiles + Teleport | $0.99 | one-time |
| Arcticrush + Psionicblades | $0.99 | one-time |
| Telekinesis + Summoning | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lightning + Versus | $1.99 | one-time |
| ALL POWERS UNLOCKED | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get Super Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome effects
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎥 Great for making movies/videos
- 💥 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features
- 🔒 Only one free power
- 🤔 Lack of free power options
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤖 Fake/unrealistic effects

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working
- Crashes and freezes
- Positioning issues with effects
- Processing/rendering problems

**Requested features**

- More free superpowers
- Ability to adjust/position effects
- Timer for solo recording
- More angles and variations for effects
- Import video option


### Magic FX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-fx-video-effect-master/id1512758709)

Transform ordinary videos into extraordinary content with cinematic magic. Add special effects like fireballs and lightning, or turn yourself into a cartoon character. Enhance photos with artistic filters and aging effects, then share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Cinematic video effects, Cartoon and artistic filters, Realistic aging effects, Photo enhancement tools, Weekly new effects, High-quality video export

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| MagicFX Weekly Video Effects | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium features | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Magic FX Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| MagicFX Magic Video Editor Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Awesome app
- 🎨 Fantastic effects
- 💡 Unique features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to use
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤔 Misleading marketing

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Inability to unlock effects
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Camera permission and compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- More free effects and filters
- Ability to use without subscription
- Improved video quality
- Better organization and navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Super Power FX free?

Super Power FX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magic FX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Super Power FX or Magic FX?

Super Power FX is rated higher. Super Power FX averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Magic FX averages 4.4 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Super Power FX or Magic FX have ads?

Both Super Power FX and Magic FX show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Super Power FX or Magic FX?

Super Power FX ships an update every 4 months, and Magic FX monthly. Most recently, Super Power FX was updated on November 3, 2026 and Magic FX 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.*