Magic Effects 2.4.3

Snap and edit pictures with an ordinary but well working app
Photography applications are really popular on Google Play Store and they come with plenty of features and effects that you can choose from. Magic Effects is just another ordinary app that has almost the same tools as other apps in the store, since it uses the same old editor by Aviary which makes us wonder, why not use the original app and not bother with a third-party one? Still, if you do decide to give it a try don't expect anything spectacular.

The interface is similar to that of many other photography editors

Unfortunately, the app doesn't come with any surprising features or tools that would make it stand out from other applications on the market. But it does have a nice touch to it with the centered area that lets you swipe the screen to change the loaded image from your gallery.

It has icons as shortcuts to all sorts of sections in the app, including the camera, gallery or editor. It doesn't come with any sort of instructions or tips to show you how to access features or tools inside the app.

Same old editor by Aviary

The app lets you snap pictures instantly or import images from your gallery. Still, the image editor is the same old from Aviary, with the dark background and all the editing tools displayed on the bottom side of the screen.

While the editor does provide you with all sorts of tools, it comes with many in-app purchases. You can enhance your pictures by enabling the high definition feature or illuminating sections of it.

In addition, there's the option of adding all sorts of effects to your images. You can also add frames, stickers or crop images to your liking, Users can add text, whiten areas of the picture or adjust brightness and contrast.

Some shortcomings

The app comes with lots of popup ads that will surely annoy you and plenty of in-app purchases. In fact, it only offers some tools per category and the others need to be purchased.

The shop is filled with features, but they're priced over 0.99$ so if you were to pack the app with a variety of options, you'd be paying quite a lot. The app saves all your images in low and high resolution, so it doubles the amount of pictures you've edited, but the output image is jpg. It doesn't offer users with any options of sharing photos directly from within the app.

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softpedia rating

3.0/5

user rating

UNRATED
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Hits & Misses

hits

  • saves pictures in low and high resolution
  • tools for editing pictures
  • randomly loads pictures on the home screen
  • snap photos directly from within the app

misses

  • photo editor powered by Aviary
  • filled with popup ads
  • no option to share pictures
Bottom Line
Design / UI7
 

The interface is quite dull, but it comes with shortcuts to all sections of the app. Still, it doesn't have a settings menu.

Function6
 

The editor is powered by Aviary, which means that it only comes with a limited number of tools per category.

Security9
 

It shouldn't pose any security risks as it only needs access to areas of your phone that are connected to its features.

Battery7
 

Consumption is a bit high, so make sure to keep an eye on resources when using this app.

Price6
 

It comes with a lot of popup ads and many tools must be purchased. The price of packs is up to 1.7$.

Compatibility8
 

The app should work just fine on devices running Android version 2.3 or later, making it accessible to many users.

Editor's Review
GOOD

Same old photo editor powered by Aviary and many shortcomings.

Reviewed by Alexandra Vaidos, last updated on January 22nd, 15:10 GMT.
Specifications
price:
Free with ads
current version:
2.4.3
reviewed version:
2.4.3
developer:
Mobtopus
category:
PHOTOGRAPHY
os version req.:
Android version 2.3 or later
age rating:
N/A
in-app purchases:
Yes. purchase packs for up to 1.7$
hits:
184

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