Comparison

Magic Editor vs IQLenzi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Magic Editor

Automatically generate animated captions for your videos by transcribing speech. Customize caption styles, fonts, and even translate them into other languages. Export directly to your library or as an SRT file.

Highlights
  • Automatic speech transcription and word-by-word timing
  • Animated caption styles with live controls
  • Multi-language font support including RTL
  • Subtitle translation with timing preservation
  • Burn-in captions or export SRT files
Features
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Magic Editor — AI Auto Captions & Video Editing Create videos that look professional — right from your phone. Magic Editor makes video editing and automatic subtitles simple. Turn speech into perfectly timed captions, customize animated text, clean up your audio, and polish your videos with smart editing tools. No manual typing. No complicated editing workflow. Just import your video, create your captions, and make it your own. AUTOMATIC AI CAPTIONS Turn spoken words into subtitles automatically. - Generate captions from speech in seconds. - Sync subtitles word by word. - Tap to correct or edit any word. - Customize text size, color, font, and position. - Create subtitles for talking videos, tutorials, Reels, and Shorts. ANIMATED SUBTITLES THAT STAND OUT Make every word part of your video's style. Explore animated caption designs, including word-by-word highlights, marker effects, gradients, and creative typography. - Choose from a variety of caption styles. - Customize animations and text appearance. - Use different caption styles in one video. - Make captions follow your head movement. - Create videos with expressive, dynamic subtitles. SMART VIDEO EDITING TOOLS Do more than add captions. - Smart Cuts: Simplify video editing with intelligent cuts. - Silence Removal: Remove unwanted pauses. - Filler Word Removal: Clean up unnecessary spoken words. - Audio Enhancement: Improve voice clarity and reduce background noise. - Color & Light Adjustments: Refine the visual appearance of your videos. Create polished content without switching between multiple editing apps. FONTS FOR YOUR LANGUAGE Give your captions a look that fits your content. Explore fonts and typography styles, including styles inspired by StoryFont. Enjoy support for English, Persian, and Arabic, including right-to-left text. TRANSLATE YOUR SUBTITLES Reach audiences in different languages. Translate your captions while preserving their timing, then customize their appearance to match your video. EXPORT AND SHARE Save your finished video with captions built in, or export subtitles as an SRT file for use in other editing tools. MADE FOR CONTENT CREATORS Whether you're creating Instagram Reels, TikTok videos, YouTube Shorts, educational videos, or talking-head content, Magic Editor helps you turn raw recordings into ready-to-share videos. Less time editing. More time creating. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

IQLenzi

This creative camera app allows simultaneous recording from multiple lenses, transforming videos with live effects. Capture stories from every perspective for social media, personal moments, or travel.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous dual-camera recording
  • Real-time creative effects (Fun, Blur, Cinema)
  • Split FX for independent camera effects
  • Timelapse, Slow Motion, and Reverse recording
  • Live closed caption transcription
  • Apple Watch and Bluetooth remote control
Features
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IQLenzi Capture every story from every angle. IQLenzi is a next-generation creative camera app that lets you record with multiple cameras simultaneously, transform your videos with real-time effects, and capture moments in ways no ordinary camera app can. Whether you are creating content for social media, recording family moments, traveling, or just living your daily life, IQLenzi gives you the tools to tell your story from every perspective. CAMERA MODES Dual Camera — Record with your front and back cameras at the same time. Choose from Picture-in-Picture, Split Screen, or flexible positioning. Perfect for vlogs, travel, interviews, tutorials, reaction videos, and family moments. Surround View — Capture yourself and your surroundings in one immersive layout. Stay in frame while the world around you stays in view. CREATIVE EFFECTS Apply real-time effects to any recording. Switch between five effect styles with a single tap: Fun — Bubble Lens, Puzzle, Mosaic, Kaleidoscope, Comic Panels, Clone Tiles, Auto Motion, and more. Preview every look live before and during recording. Blur — 25 blur effects across five categories: Frosted, Motion, Depth, Creative, and Cinematic. Set intensity and let Auto Blur cycle through styles automatically. Cinema — Cinematic film looks applied live to your recording. Choose a style or let Auto Cinema cycle through them while you film. Digital — Compact-camera looks inspired by classic point-and-shoot cameras. 16 styles including flash portraits, Y2K, vintage, film, and warm summer tones, plus a Date Camera that stamps the date on your shots. Spotlight — Focus on what matters. Choose from 19 shapes, drag to position anywhere on screen, and control the blur style and intensity around your subject. Split — Split the screen and apply a different look to each side of your frame. Lens — Apply a different effect to each camera at the same time. Mix and match looks across your front and back cameras — Cinema on one, Fun on the other. Split FX — Apply a different creative effect to each camera independently. Mix and match looks across your front and back cameras at the same time. RECORDING MODES Four modes for every creative need: Normal: standard high-quality video Timelapse: compress time into seconds Slow Motion: capture every detail frame by frame Reverse: record forwards, play back in reverse LIVE CLOSED CAPTIONS Turn on real-time captions while you record. IQLenzi transcribes speech live as you film so your content is caption-ready the moment recording stops. Supports multiple languages. APPLE WATCH Control IQLenzi from your wrist without touching your phone: Live camera preview on your wrist Start and stop recording Capture photos Recording timer Swipe to switch recording modes and camera modes DESIGNED FOR SPEED Modern, intuitive interface Instant effect previews Smooth recording with video stabilization High-quality video export Available in 30 languages JUST THE BEGINNING We are continuously building new camera experiences and creative tools to make IQLenzi one of the most innovative camera apps available. Thank you for joining us early. We cannot wait to show you what is coming next.

Screenshots

Magic Editor4 screens
IQLenzi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IQLenzi at none against Magic Editor's shown. IQLenzi also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Magic Editor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (20 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IQLenzi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 5 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Editor ships an update every 3 days, IQLenzi fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
Magic Editor versus IQLenzi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic EditorIQLenzi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings20 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlireza NamazianBashir Fars Poorian

Customer experience

Magic Editor

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%

IQLenzi

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Magic Editor

No in-app purchases

None

IQLenzi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magic Editor free?
Magic Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IQLenzi free?
IQLenzi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magic Editor or IQLenzi?
IQLenzi is rated higher. Magic Editor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while IQLenzi averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Magic Editor or IQLenzi have ads?
Magic Editor shows ads; IQLenzi does not.
Which is updated more often, Magic Editor or IQLenzi?
Magic Editor ships an update every 3 days, and IQLenzi fortnightly. Most recently, Magic Editor was updated on October 28, 2026 and IQLenzi on October 28, 2026.

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