MediaBuddy vs LucidLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MediaBuddy
Estimate video and audio file sizes, network transfer times, and LTO tape write times. Supports various professional media formats like ProRes, DNxHD, DPX, TIFF, and DCPs.
- Estimate video/audio file sizes
- Calculate network transfer times
- Estimate LTO tape write times
- Supports ProRes
- Supports DNxHD
- Supports DPX, TIFF, DCPs
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MediaBuddy is a simple tool to quickly estimate video and audio file sizes as well as network transfer and LTO tape write times. Supports ProRes, DNxHD, DPX, TIFF and DCPs.
LucidLink
This platform enables seamless global file collaboration by reducing latency and traffic to remote storage. It allows teams to work from anywhere on large files and projects in real-time, with enterprise-grade security and a simple setup.
- Real-time global file collaboration
- High-performance access to large files
- Enterprise-grade zero-knowledge encryption
- Flexible workflow adaptation
- In-app media file preview
- Direct file sharing to third-party apps
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LucidLink’s cloud-native file streaming platform gives teams and tools instant access to large files, anywhere. LucidLink Mobile extends your team’s shared filespace to iOS and Android. Upload footage from the field, preview project files on the go and keep work moving, all in the same filespace your desktop team works from. • Upload from anywhere: get files from your device into your shared filespace instantly. Your team has access the moment you upload. No more transfers, waiting or separate handoffs. • Preview without downloading: browse, stream and preview files directly in the app. Check shots, review assets and share direct links without pulling files to your device. • Stay organized on the go: create folders, move, rename and delete files directly from your phone. Your filespace stays tidy wherever you're working. • Reliable in the field: never lose progress or need to start over. If your connection drops, LucidLink automatically pauses and resumes your upload when connectivity returns. • Secure by design: keep your data protected with zero-knowledge encryption, SSO (SAML) and permission-aware direct links. The same security model as your desktop filespace, everywhere you work. Sign in with your existing credentials or SSO to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LucidLink at Free against MediaBuddy's $1.99. LucidLink also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 47 months). MediaBuddy's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
LucidLink is free to download; MediaBuddy costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MediaBuddy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MediaBuddy's written reviews are positive against 67% of LucidLink's.
MediaBuddy ships an update every 47 months, LucidLink every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MediaBuddy | LucidLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 47 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Denis Leconte | LucidLink Corp. |
Customer experience
MediaBuddy
LucidLink
In-app purchases
MediaBuddy
No in-app purchases
LucidLink
No in-app purchases
