Clixo vs Lumen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clixo
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Clixo makes video editing fast, fun, and powerful. Cut, trim, and arrange clips on an intuitive timeline, add 15+ seamless transitions, apply cinematic filters, and export in stunning 4K quality — all from your phone. SEAMLESS TRANSITIONS Choose from 15+ professional transitions including Cross Fade, Slide, Zoom In, Zoom Out, Flash, Glitch, Whip Pan, Spin, Film Burn, Light Leak, Morph, and more. Just tap between clips to add the perfect transition. CINEMATIC FILTERS & COLOR TOOLS Transform your footage with one tap using built-in filter presets — Vintage, Cinema, Noir, Warm, Cool, and Vivid. Fine-tune every detail with adjustable Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Warmth sliders. INTUITIVE TIMELINE EDITING Arrange, reorder, and trim your clips with a drag-and-drop timeline designed for speed. Split clips, adjust timing, and see changes instantly in the live preview. EXPORT & SHARE Export your finished video in 720p, 1080p, or 4K Ultra HD. Share directly to TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube, and more — or save to your camera roll. DESIGNED FOR CREATORS Whether you're making content for social media, editing personal memories, or crafting a cinematic short film, Clixo gives you professional tools without the learning curve. Download Clixo and start creating today.
Lumen
Organize, browse, and play your personal video library with complete control. Create custom collections and playlists, tailor playback, and enjoy a private, ad-free experience. Manage all your videos your way.
- Import videos from Photos and Files
- Organize into collections and playlists
- Customizable libraries
- Ad-free playback
- Picture in Picture support
- Apple Watch control
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Lumen is a personal video library and player designed to give you complete control over how you organize, browse, and enjoy your videos. Import videos from Photos, Files, or supported storage locations, create custom collections, build playlists, and tailor the playback experience to match the way you watch. Whether you’re managing a handful of favorite clips or a large video library, Lumen helps keep everything organized and easy to access. Unlike many video players, Lumen focuses on customization, flexibility, and privacy. Your videos remain under your control, the app is designed to work with the media you already own, and unlike many other video player apps, Lumen does not use any ads at all. FEATURES Import videos from Photos and Files Organize videos into collections and playlists Create custom libraries that fit your workflow Browse and manage large video libraries with ease Continue Reel: jump back into the videos you played most recently Video details: choose your cover frame, view specs and play history, and add notes Customize video thumbnails Sort and arrange content the way you prefer Powerful built-in video player Volume normalization keeps playback at a consistent level across videos Picture in Picture support AirPlay support Background playback support Playback gestures for quick navigation Mini player support Apple Watch app for full playback control from your wrist Modern, clean interface designed for media management VIDEO DETAILS Open any video to see everything about it in one place. Pick the exact frame you want as the cover, check when it was added, recorded, and last played, and keep a personal note. Choose which sections you want to see, so the view shows only what matters to you. CONTINUE REEL Library, Playlists, and Vault each show the videos you played most recently, so picking up where you left off takes one tap. You choose where it appears and how many videos it shows. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock more with a premium upgrade: Subtitles: show subtitles in the player and adjust their size and background Markers: save the moments that matter in any video, see them on the scrubber, and jump straight back to them PRO CUSTOMIZATION Unlock additional personalization features, including: Multiple scrubber styles Custom scrubber colors Playback speed controls Sleep timer Adjustable gesture sensitivity VAULT Vault expands Lumen beyond traditional importing by allowing you to build collections from content stored in Photos, iCloud Drive, and supported Files providers without requiring every video to be copied into the app. APPLE WATCH Control playback right from your wrist, no need to pull out your phone. Five watch layouts to match your style, from a full waveform display to a minimal single-button view Skip, play, pause, and adjust volume using the Digital Crown A dedicated double-tap gesture for hands-free control See what’s playing directly from your watch face Haptic feedback for every action PRIVACY FIRST NO ADS No account required No subscriptions No tracking No analytics Your media stays under your control Whether you’re organizing personal recordings, reference videos, downloaded media, or an extensive video collection, Lumen gives you the tools to build a video library that works the way you want.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Lumen at none against Clixo's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Clixo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Lumen sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Clixo ships an update every 3 weeks, Lumen every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Clixo | Lumen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 26.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Md Kamil Amin | Paul Greenhill |
In-app purchases
Clixo
- 20 Video Credits$4.99
- 45 Video Credits$9.99
- 100 Video Credits$19.99
Lumen
- Pro Customization$1.99
- Vault$3.99









