# Effect Touch Lite vs Mirror Lab

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Effect Touch Lite at none against Mirror Lab's 3. Effect Touch Lite also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.6). Mirror Lab's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 59%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mirror Lab sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Effect Touch Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Effect Touch Lite against 4.3 for Mirror Lab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Effect Touch Lite's written reviews are positive against 83% of Mirror Lab's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Effect Touch Lite | Mirror Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effect-touch-lite/id328198730/reviews) | **[4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-lab-photo-effects/id6764094313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voxeloid Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/307013528) | [Ilixa Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796160498) |

## What reviewers say

### Effect Touch Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/effect-touch-lite/id328198730)

Easily apply various visual effects to specific areas of your photos using intuitive finger-painting controls. Adjust brush properties and effect parameters for precise modifications. This version supports saving images up to 300x200 pixels.

**Highlights:** Selective effect application, Adjustable brush size, softness, opacity, Multiple visual effects (brightness, blur, etc.), Original resolution processing, Cropping and rotation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Powerful photo editing effects and filters
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 💰 Free lite version available
- 🎯 Selective effect application with brush tool
- ✨ Color control with subtlety and precision

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💾 Cannot save full-resolution photos in lite version
- 📉 Forced downscaling reduces image quality
- 🐛 App crashes when rejecting downscale prompts
- ❌ Limited to 320x240 resolution saves
- 🚫 Cannot save images over 300 pixels

**Reported bugs**

- App displays grey screen on second generation iPad
- App crashes when rejecting downscale requests
- Save function fails even after downscaling
- App won't load properly
- Screenshot workaround required for saving

**Requested features**

- Undo button functionality
- Full-resolution saving in lite version
- Automatic downscaling on save
- Zoom feature for precise editing
- Sharpen tool


### Mirror Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirror-lab-photo-effects/id6764094313)

Create stunning mirror photos, kaleidoscope art, and distorted images with over 50 customizable filters. This app also features an animation module for smooth video creation and a powerful undo system for endless creative exploration.

**Highlights:** 50+ customizable filters, Mirror and kaleidoscope effects, Distortion and glitch art filters, Animation module for video, Adjustable parameters for effects, Undo system

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mirror Lab PRO | $9.99 | one-time |
| MirrorLab MAX (upgrade) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mirror Lab MAX | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Effect Touch Lite free?

Effect Touch Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mirror Lab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Effect Touch Lite or Mirror Lab?

Mirror Lab is rated higher. Effect Touch Lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Mirror Lab averages 4.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do Effect Touch Lite or Mirror Lab have ads?

Neither Effect Touch Lite nor Mirror Lab shows ads.

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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.*