Best Free Vfx Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

If you already know Shot Fx, this is the deeper bench. 247+ free vfx apps for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of October 2026.

Compare top Free Vfx Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Shot Fx - After Effects VideoShot Fx - After Effects VideoFree4.6★ (10K)YesYesNov 2026
2VFX Editor Video After EffectsVFX Editor Video After EffectsFree4.6★ (1.1K)YesYesNov 2026
3ProductionCrateProductionCrateFree3.9★ (312)NoYesOct 2026
4Movie Effects - AI VFX VisualMovie Effects - AI VFX VisualFree1.0★ (2)YesYesOct 2026
5The Art of VFXThe Art of VFXFree5.0★ (1)YesNoOct 2026
6the VFX screenthe VFX screenFree—NoNoSep 2026
7VFX Video Editing Super PowersVFX Video Editing Super PowersFree4.4★ (167)NoYesOct 2026
8ABC of VFXABC of VFXFree5.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Free Vfx

Shot Fx - After Effects Video#1

Shot Fx - After Effects Video by 鼎 王

vfx movie maker & live camera
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.6😐(10K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create impressive VFX movies with a variety of special effects and templates. Easily add dragons, fire, wings, and more to your videos, even from your existing clips. No complex equipment needed to make stunning visual content.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good game
  • 🚀 Awesome effects
  • 🎥 Helpful for making videos
  • 💡 Innovative features

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Too many premium features
  • 🔍 Limited free options
  • 🤖 Forced ads and subscriptions
  • 🐛 Technical issues (camera orientation, crashes)
VFX Editor Video After Effects#2

VFX Editor Video After Effects by Do Nam

CGI Movie Maker: Super Powers
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.6😊(1.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Create stunning videos with a wide array of magic and special effects. This app offers a beginner-friendly interface with real-time guides to help you craft professional-looking movie effects. Easily save and share your creations on social media.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Too many paid features/subscriptions
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate/find effects
  • ⏱️ Ads required to use many features
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
ProductionCrate#3

ProductionCrate by PRODUCTIONCRATE STUDIOS LLC

Video-Maker-Effects-Editing
Worth Considering
📷 Photo & Video
3.9😐(312 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily add superpowers, explosions, and fire effects to your videos in seconds. This mobile VFX studio uses real-time motion tracking and 3D rendering to create immersive special effects without requiring technical knowledge. Access a vast library of assets to enhance your video content.

What We Love

  • 👍 Extremely user friendly and easy to use
  • 🚀 Free version has tons of great effects
  • 🚀 Effects are super high quality
  • 👍 Good for monster movies
  • 👍 Game changer for creative cinematic projects
  • 🚀 Realistic visual assets
  • 👍 Beautiful app with cool effects

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Hard to edit the VFX to be perfect
  • 🔒 Download limit on the free version is obscure
  • 🔒 Most effects require premium subscription
  • 🐛 Can't do a lot of things, not fun
  • 🔒 Everything costs money, too greedy
  • 🐛 Can't download anything, keeps directing to subscribe
  • 🐛 Login issues even with paid subscription
  • 🐛 Camera doesn't work, need premium for most effects
  • 🐛 Effects disappear when moved
  • 🐛 Doesn't work, just freezes
  • 🐛 Can't use videos from camera roll
  • 🐛 Hard to understand, not simple to use

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FAQ about Free Vfx

What are the best free vfx apps for iPhone?
Shot Fx - After Effects Video tops our free vfx apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 10K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Shot Fx - After Effects Video shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 247+ free vfx apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.