# Light Magic PRO vs Camera Filters & Effects

The clearest difference is rating: Camera Filters & Effects at 4.5 against Light Magic PRO's 4.0. Camera Filters & Effects also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 30 months) and ratings volume (645 vs 7). Light Magic PRO's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light Magic PRO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Camera Filters & Effects sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Camera Filters & Effects holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Camera Filters & Effects has 645 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Light Magic PRO's written reviews are positive against 45% of Camera Filters & Effects's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Light Magic PRO ships an update every 30 months, Camera Filters & Effects fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Magic PRO | Camera Filters & Effects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-magic-pro/id996845235/reviews) | **[4.5 (645 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-filters-and-effectslomox/id1438491165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **645** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quantis,Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373039420) | [CONTENT ARCADE (UK) LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1355299018) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Magic PRO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-magic-pro/id996845235)

Apply a wide variety of lighting filters to your photos with ease. This app offers simple tools for adjusting brightness, contrast, and focus, allowing both beginners and professionals to create stunning images quickly. Share your edited photos directly to social media or save them to your device.

**Highlights:** Single tap lighting filters, Adjust opacity, brightness, and contrast, Blur and focus tools, Rotate, crop, and resize images, Direct social media sharing, Save to photo library

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Camera Filters & Effects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camera-filters-and-effectslomox/id1438491165)

Transform your photos with a vast collection of artistic camera filters and effects. Apply monochrome, retro, or vintage styles, and even layer multiple effects for unique looks. Share your edited masterpieces instantly on social media.

**Highlights:** 150+ photo filters, 50 vintage camera effects, Apply multiple filters/effects, Custom date stamp, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lomo X Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Lomo X Yearly Subscription | $10.49 | per year |
| Halloween Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Live Camera Filters | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ads free version | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ High-quality camera filters and effects
- 📸 Convenient photo editing with filters
- 🎄 Seasonal frames (Christmas themes)
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🆓 Free version available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription ($2.99/week = $155.48/year)
- 📉 Limited features in free version
- 🎨 Basic effects compared to competitors
- ⚠️ Over-processing makes photos look unnatural
- 📦 Takes up significant phone storage

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Slow performance
- Date function cannot be turned off
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions (iOS 13+)
- App fails to launch properly

**Requested features**

- More diverse and advanced filters
- Option to disable date function
- Video editing capabilities
- More customization options
- Better performance optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Magic PRO free?

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

### Is Camera Filters & Effects free?

Camera Filters & Effects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Light Magic PRO or Camera Filters & Effects?

Camera Filters & Effects is rated higher. Light Magic PRO averages 4.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Camera Filters & Effects averages 4.5 from 645 ratings.

### Do Light Magic PRO or Camera Filters & Effects have ads?

Neither Light Magic PRO nor Camera Filters & Effects shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Light Magic PRO or Camera Filters & Effects?

Light Magic PRO ships an update every 30 months, and Camera Filters & Effects fortnightly. Most recently, Light Magic PRO was updated on October 25, 2026 and Camera Filters & Effects on October 26, 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.*