Best Video Fx Apps

244+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.4★, the video fx category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 244+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Video Fx Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Video FX: Movie Clip EditorVideo FX: Movie Clip EditorFree4.4★ (15K)NoYesNov 2026
2Video StarVideo StarFree4.1★ (90K)NoYesNov 2026
3FxGuru: Movie FX DirectorFxGuru: Movie FX DirectorFree4.4★ (1.7K)NoYesNov 2026
4Shot Fx - After Effects VideoShot Fx - After Effects VideoFree4.6★ (10K)YesYesNov 2026
5EFEKT Video Effects & FiltersEFEKT Video Effects & FiltersFree4.6★ (17K)YesYesNov 2026
6Patchd: Video FX PlaygroundPatchd: Video FX PlaygroundFree was $4.993.7★ (3)YesYesOct 2026
7Magic FX - Video Effect MasterMagic FX - Video Effect MasterFree4.4★ (3.3K)YesYesNov 2026
8FrameFlo: AI Video SmootherFrameFlo: AI Video SmootherFree4.8★ (9)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Video Fx

Video FX: Movie Clip Editor#1

Video FX: Movie Clip Editor by Whistle Studios LLC

Film Creator & Special Effects
Editor's Choice
📷 Photo & Video
4.4😐(15K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily transform your videos into cinematic masterpieces with a variety of special effects and music. Apply stunning animations, filters, and sound effects with just a tap, no professional editing skills required. Perfect for social media, this app simplifies video creation for any occasion.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Cool effects
  • 👍 Great for making videos
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Lots of features

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Paywall for many features
  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🐛 Inaccurate effect placement
  • 🐛 Saving issues
  • 🔋 Excessive ads
Video Star#2

Video Star by Frontier Design Group

Music video maker
Strong Contender
📷 Photo & Video
4.1😊(90K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#93in Photo & Video
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Create stunning fan edits and lip-sync music videos with a vast array of effects. Enhance, animate, and combine clips to transform photos and videos into magical creations. Unlock all features with an optional subscription.

What We Love

  • ⭐ Amazing app for editing
  • 👍 Smooth and professional
  • 🎨 Endless creative options
  • 💻 Versatile for different types of edits

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🤯 Steep learning curve for new users
  • 🔍 Limited free features and effects
  • 🔋 Quality issues with exported videos
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
4.4😐(1.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Easily add Hollywood-style special effects to your videos. Choose from over 90 effects like explosions, monsters, and sci-fi elements to create exciting and scary scenes. Share your creations instantly with friends.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Realistic effects
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🤩 Awesome app
  • 🎉 Fun to make videos
  • 💯 Great for filmmaking

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Most effects require payment
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Limited free effects
  • 🔒 Camera/mic access issues
  • 🤔 Outdated and unsupported

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FAQ about Video Fx

What are the best video fx apps for iPhone?
Video FX: Movie Clip Editor tops our video fx apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 15K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top video fx apps we rank are free to download, including Video FX: Movie Clip Editor and Video Star.
Video FX: Movie Clip Editor has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 244+ video fx apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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