# A Magic Camera vs Lights Camera Action

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lights Camera Action at every 10 days against A Magic Camera's every 7 months. Lights Camera Action also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1). A Magic Camera's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A Magic Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Lights Camera Action sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

A Magic Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lights Camera Action has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

A Magic Camera ships an update every 7 months, Lights Camera Action every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Magic Camera | Lights Camera Action |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-magic-camera/id942079112/reviews)** | [4.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-camera-action-lca/id1579831109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 233 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FebesGoods Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/597141225) | [NovoTrax, Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494911506) |

## What reviewers say

### A Magic Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-magic-camera/id942079112)

This camera app allows you to perform magic tricks by making a spectator's chosen card appear written on a whiteboard in a photo you just took. It's designed for easy use, enabling anyone to become a magician.

**Highlights:** Perform card trick illusions, Appears to predict chosen card, Easy to use interface, Create magician-like photos

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A Magic Camera Full Version | $14.99 | one-time |


### Lights Camera Action

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lights-camera-action-lca/id1579831109)

Transform your phone into a multi-camera video switcher. Record and switch between up to six external cameras simultaneously, then live stream or save your edited footage. Ideal for creating dynamic video content.

**Highlights:** Multi-camera recording, Live switching between cameras, Record from up to six external cameras, Save edited video, Live stream to social media

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lights Camera Action | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium | $19.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Magic Camera free?

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

### Is Lights Camera Action free?

Lights Camera Action is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, A Magic Camera or Lights Camera Action?

A Magic Camera is rated higher. A Magic Camera averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Lights Camera Action averages 4.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do A Magic Camera or Lights Camera Action have ads?

Neither A Magic Camera nor Lights Camera Action shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A Magic Camera or Lights Camera Action?

A Magic Camera ships an update every 7 months, and Lights Camera Action every 10 days. Most recently, A Magic Camera was updated on September 8, 2026 and Lights Camera Action on June 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.*