# TinyMix vs LightX

The clearest difference is rating: LightX at 4.7 against TinyMix's 4.2. LightX also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (33K vs 27). TinyMix's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 54%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TinyMix sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and LightX sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LightX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LightX has 33K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of TinyMix's written reviews are positive against 54% of LightX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TinyMix ships an update every 5 months, LightX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TinyMix | LightX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinymix/id1382727415/reviews) | **[4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightx-ai-generator-and-editor/id1400740705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **33K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#91** |
| Size | 32 MB | 246 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tien Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1254929985) | [Andor Communications Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110639443) |

## What reviewers say

### TinyMix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinymix/id1382727415)

Easily edit and combine videos from your Live Photos with standard video clips. Add background music, text, and apply over 50 transition effects. Trim, crop, and merge your footage to create polished videos.

**Highlights:** Extract video from Live Photos, Combine Live Photos with standard videos, Add background music, Over 50 transition effects, Trim and crop video, Add and edit text

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Watermark | $1.99 | one-time |


### LightX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightx-ai-generator-and-editor/id1400740705)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Photo & Video, #125 Top Grossing · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Transform your photos and videos with a suite of AI-powered tools. Generate images from text, animate still pictures, create avatars, remove backgrounds, and enhance portraits. Edit videos, add graphics, and even replace clothing with AI.

**Highlights:** Text to Video AI, Image to Video AI, Sketch to Image AI, AI Image Extender, AI Background Remover, AI Avatar Generator, AI Magic Erase

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LightX Pro Weekly Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| LightX Pro Monthly Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| LightX Pro Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| LightX Pro Annual Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| LightX Pro Annual Membership | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Access Token | $4.99 | one-time |
| AI Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| LightX Pro Lifetime Membership | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great photo editing features
- 🚀 Powerful AI tools
- 💡 Versatile app with many options
- 🌟 Impressive results

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Confusing UI and navigation
- 🚫 Inability to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- AI image generation producing low-quality results
- Doodle tool shifting images when saving
- Transparent backgrounds not working as expected
- Inability to restore previous purchases

**Requested features**

- More free features and tools
- Improved video editing capabilities
- Better hand and ear detection in AI
- Easier background removal process
- Option to purchase a one-time lifetime license


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TinyMix free?

TinyMix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LightX free?

LightX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TinyMix or LightX?

LightX is rated higher. TinyMix averages 4.2 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while LightX averages 4.7 from 33K ratings.

### Do TinyMix or LightX have ads?

LightX shows ads; TinyMix does not.

### Which is updated more often, TinyMix or LightX?

TinyMix ships an update every 5 months, and LightX every 2 weeks. Most recently, TinyMix was updated on August 30, 2026 and LightX on September 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.*