Comparison

FlixLab vs Media Editor

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

Head to head
About

FlixLab

Features
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FlixLab is a powerful, intuitive video editor built for creators who want professional results on the go. Import videos and photos from your library or capture directly with your camera. Arrange clips on a multi-track timeline with precise drag-and-drop editing, trim, split, and duplicate with ease. KEY FEATURES: Multi-Track Timeline - Drag, trim, split, and arrange clips with precision - Pinch to zoom for fine-grained editing - Snap-to-grid for perfect alignment Filters & Effects - 16 cinematic filters including Film Noir, Vintage, Teal & Orange, and Golden Hour - 20 real-time effects like VHS, Glitch, RGB Split, Comic, and Neon Glow - Adjustable intensity for every effect Transitions - 12 smooth transitions: Cross Dissolve, Slide, Zoom, Wipe, Blur, and more - Adjustable duration from 0.1s to 2.0s - Visual transition indicators right on the timeline Audio Editing - Import audio files or extract audio from videos - Per-clip volume control with fade in/out - Full audio mixing support Text & Stickers - Add text overlays with customizable fonts and styles - Hundreds of stickers across 12 categories - Position, scale, and rotate freely Color Correction - Brightness, contrast, and saturation controls per clip - Real-time preview of all adjustments Export & Share - Export in multiple formats: TikTok/Reels, YouTube, Instagram, and more - Three quality levels with accurate file size estimates - Share directly to any app or save to Photos

About

Media Editor

Features
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Media Editor is an iPhone photo and video editor for people who want precise retouching, flexible timeline work, and projects that stay on device. Import from Photos or Files, edit in one place, save drafts as you go, and export when everything is ready. PHOTO • Crop, rotate, flip, and refine framing • Apply filters and creative effects • Adjust light and color with HSL, curves, grain, blur, vignette, detail, and dehaze • Use local masks plus healing and clone tools for precise retouching • Add text, shapes, and other visual elements VIDEO • Edit on a timeline with multiple clips • Trim, split, duplicate, reorder, reverse, and create freeze frames • Adjust canvas, crop, background, and framing for common aspect ratios • Add text, subtitles, photo or video overlays, drawings, transitions, speed changes, and keyframes • Work with audio using imported tracks, extracted sound, voice recording, fades, mute, volume, and speed controls EXPORT AND DRAFTS • Save photo results and export video when you are ready • Choose resolution, FPS, codec, and bitrate • Return to Recent Projects to continue later PRIVACY • No account or sign-in required • Imported media, drafts, recent project history, and export settings stay on your device • The app does not upload your photos, videos, or projects to a server and does not use advertising trackers or third-party analytics

Screenshots

FlixLab3 screens
Media Editor3 screens

Verdict

The call

FlixLab and Media Editor are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FlixLab versus Media Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlixLabMedia Editor
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri4softwareXeniya Bykhova

In-app purchases

None

FlixLab

No in-app purchases

None

Media Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlixLab free?
FlixLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Media Editor free?
Media Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlixLab or Media Editor have ads?
Neither FlixLab nor Media Editor shows ads.

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