# Light 3D vs VFX Editor Video After Effects

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Light 3D at none against VFX Editor Video After Effects's 4. Light 3D also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 62%). VFX Editor Video After Effects's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 7). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VFX Editor Video After Effects sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Light 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

VFX Editor Video After Effects holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VFX Editor Video After Effects has 1.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Light 3D's written reviews are positive against 62% of VFX Editor Video After Effects's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Light 3D ships an update every 5 months, VFX Editor Video After Effects fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light 3D | VFX Editor Video After Effects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-3d/id998164201/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfx-editor-video-after-effects/id1604510001/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 61.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christophe Cael](https://appshunter.io/developer/962094043) | [Do Nam](https://appshunter.io/developer/915416758) |

## What reviewers say

### Light 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-3d/id998164201)

Create 3D images using geometric shapes, cameras, and lights. Design scenes by adding, removing, and adjusting elements, then render and save your creations. Customize materials for unique visual effects.

**Highlights:** Create images from 3D geometric primitives, Scene editor for adding and adjusting elements, Customize material properties for visual effects, Render scenes in full screen, Save rendered images to Camera Roll

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### VFX Editor Video After Effects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vfx-editor-video-after-effects/id1604510001)

Add incredible magic and stylish special effects to your videos with this easy-to-use editor. Create stunning CGI movie scenes with powers like fire control, lightning, and laser swords. Share your cinematic masterpieces instantly on social media.

**Highlights:** Magic and stylish special effects, Super power effects, Fire, lightning, laser swords, Real-time guide for effects, Beginner-friendly editing, Easy saving and sharing, Weekly effect updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 week | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| 1 year | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app with many free features
- 🚀 Powerful and realistic effects
- 💡 Lots of customization options
- 😊 Fun and engaging to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many paid features/subscriptions
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate/find effects
- ⏱️ Ads required to use many features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to record
- Effects not appearing properly
- Inability to save/export videos
- Compatibility issues with new devices

**Requested features**

- Add more free/unlockable effects
- Improve video saving and sharing
- Implement post-production editing
- Add more superhero/fantasy powers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light 3D free?

Light 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VFX Editor Video After Effects free?

VFX Editor Video After Effects is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Light 3D or VFX Editor Video After Effects?

VFX Editor Video After Effects is rated higher. Light 3D averages 4.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while VFX Editor Video After Effects averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Light 3D or VFX Editor Video After Effects have ads?

VFX Editor Video After Effects shows ads; Light 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Light 3D or VFX Editor Video After Effects?

Light 3D ships an update every 5 months, and VFX Editor Video After Effects fortnightly. Most recently, Light 3D was updated on October 24, 2026 and VFX Editor Video After Effects on October 24, 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.*