Comparison

FlixLab vs Vigil

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

Vigil

Features
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Vigil is a camera built for moments when protecting a recording matters. Start recording quickly with the rear camera, front camera, orβ€”on supported iPhonesβ€”both cameras at once. Every completed recording is automatically stored in Vigil Vault, protected by Face ID or your iPhone passcode. Choose where additional copies are saved: β€’ Photos β€’ A private Vigil folder in your Google Drive β€’ iCloud Drive, accessible from your other Apple devices Vigil also includes: β€’ Screen Curtain for a discreet, dimmed recording view while keeping recording indicators and controls available β€’ Action Button and Shortcuts support for faster access β€’ A configurable SOS button that hands your chosen number to the iPhone calling interface β€’ Sharing with an optional Vigil overlay, timestamp, and recording details Cloud copies begin after a recording is completed. Availability and upload time depend on your connection and cloud-provider settings. Vigil is not an emergency service and does not guarantee recovery, authenticity, or admissibility. Always follow local recording and privacy laws.

Screenshots

FlixLab3 screens
Vigil4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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

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

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FlixLab versus Vigil: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlixLabVigil
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeri4softwareKarthik Mahadevan B.V.

In-app purchases

None

FlixLab

No in-app purchases

None

Vigil

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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