# A Magic Camera vs Vanish

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vanish at none against A Magic Camera's 1. Vanish also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). A Magic Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A Magic Camera sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vanish asks for nothing beyond the download.

A Magic Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vanish has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of A Magic Camera's written reviews are positive against 90% of Vanish's.

A Magic Camera ships an update every 7 months, Vanish every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A Magic Camera | Vanish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-magic-camera/id942079112/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanish-magic-app/id992815164/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 17 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FebesGoods Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/597141225) | [Bjorn Orri Saemundsson](https://appshunter.io/developer/793259123) |

## 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 |


### Vanish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vanish-magic-app/id992815164)

Create stunning visual illusions with two images. Define interactive zones to cut and paste elements in real-time, making objects appear, transform, or vanish. Perfect for magicians looking to elevate their performances with dynamic effects.

**Highlights:** Create seamless visual effects, Use primary and swap images, Define interactive zones for transformations, Perform illusions in real-time, Make objects appear, transform, or vanish, Perform card transformations

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A Magic Camera free?

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

### Is Vanish free?

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

### Which has better reviews, A Magic Camera or Vanish?

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

### Do A Magic Camera or Vanish have ads?

Vanish shows ads; A Magic Camera does not.

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

A Magic Camera ships an update every 7 months, and Vanish every 20 months. Most recently, A Magic Camera was updated on September 8, 2026 and Vanish on June 11, 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.*