# Visual LabX vs Linx

The clearest difference is monetization model: Linx at free with in-app purchases against Visual LabX's subscription. Linx also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (70% vs 61%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Visual LabX sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Linx sells 39 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Visual LabX against 4.8 for Linx. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 619 and 237 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Visual LabX's written reviews are positive against 70% of Linx's.

Visual LabX ships an update monthly, Linx weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual LabX | Linx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (619 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-labx-ai-photo-editor/id6449296377/reviews) | **[4.8 (237 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linx-camera-effects-app/id6737527239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **619** | 237 |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | **69.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 235 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MEHMET ONUR USTUNEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683623164) | [Hans Rietmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039068246) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual LabX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-labx-ai-photo-editor/id6449296377)

Transform your photos into works of art with a wide range of retro filters, aesthetic effects, and AI-powered retouching tools. Enhance portraits, landscapes, and more with professional-quality edits and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Retro filters, Aesthetic effects, Free retouch pro plugin, Magic Presets, FX tool for multiple effects, AI face and body retouching

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Special Offer | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $15.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Free | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Package | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Nice set of filters and presets
- 💻 Excellent photo editor

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Misleading lifetime offer
- 💰 Very expensive
- 🔓 No restore purchase option

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchase not working
- Free version not available as advertised

**Requested features**

- Add text editing feature
- Improve AI enhancement process
- Add landscape mode for iPad


### Linx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linx-camera-effects-app/id6737527239)

This app offers a powerful yet simple camera and editing experience for creators. Capture stunning photos with live filter previews and fine-tuned controls, then enhance them with advanced editing tools. Seamlessly integrate with Apple Photos for easy management and versioning.

**Highlights:** Minimal camera interface, Live filter previews, Premium subtle filters, Fine-tuned exposure control, Auto and manual focus, Shoot in Pro RAW, Apple Photos integration, Editing versioning

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (39)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Linx Camera Ultra, Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Linx Camera Ultra, Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Linx Camera Ultra, Yearly | $54.99 | per year |
| Film Emulation 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Automotive 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Travel 01 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Travel 06 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Film Emulation 06 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Film Emulation 07 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Film Emulation 08 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Film Emulation 09 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Film Emulation 10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Automotive 13 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Automotive 14 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Automotive 18 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Automotive 17 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Automotive 16 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Automotive 15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Travel 08 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Travel 09 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Travel 11 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Travel 10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Travel 12 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Travel 15 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Travel 14 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Travel 13 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 13 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 16 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 12 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 18 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 19 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 14 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 17 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Collection 01 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Film Emulation | $24.99 | one-time |
| Automotive | $29.99 | one-time |
| Linx Camera Ultra | $109.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Excellent photo quality
- 💡 Helpful photo editing tools
- 🔒 Secure photo storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes
- 💰 Difficulty with in-app purchases
- ⚠️ Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Exposure adjustments not working as expected
- Preset filters not applying correctly

**Requested features**

- Batch photo editing options
- Integration with social media platforms
- More customization settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Visual LabX free?

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

### Is Linx free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Visual LabX or Linx?

Linx is rated higher. Visual LabX averages 4.8 out of 5 from 619 ratings, while Linx averages 4.8 from 237 ratings.

### Do Visual LabX or Linx have ads?

Neither Visual LabX nor Linx shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Visual LabX or Linx?

Visual LabX ships an update monthly, and Linx weekly. Most recently, Visual LabX was updated on October 22, 2026 and Linx on October 30, 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.*