# STAELLA - Music Visualizer VJ — Audio Spectrum Visuals, Export

> Real-time audio-reactive music visualizer and video creator. (iPhone/iPad app by monocro.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staella-music-visualizer-vj/id1370376584 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [monocro](https://appshunter.io/developer/368219917)
- Category: Music, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 1,685 App Store ratings · 603 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 244 MB
- Languages: Russian, German (Germany), Japanese, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English, European Spanish, Korean
- Released: 2018-05-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staella-music-visualizer-vj/id1370376584/reviews.md

## What is STAELLA?

Real-time music visualization.
30 Visuals × 70 Shapes — every play, a different piece.


■ Design the visuals from a free combination
4 categories with 30 Visuals and 70 Shapes, Knobs, Text, backgrounds, 10 Screen Effects and 10 Wallpaper Blends. Layer them into anything from a club-style spectrum to an ambient nebula.
On HDR displays, glows and gradients render with brightness beyond SDR.

■ Two recording modes for different intents
Recording keeps every knob move and Visual switch you make. Export locks the UI so a stable, hands-off render finishes on its own.
Both hide the UI, support up to 4K with HDR export, and can auto-record a full song in Playlist mode.

■ Four audio sources
Files (music on device; iOS also imports from the iTunes library)
Microphone (low-latency input)
Simulation (visuals keep moving with no source)
AUv3 (visualize plugin audio)

▸ Time-synced lyrics
Songs available in a supported lyric database can display lyrics in time with the music. Song title and artist name too.

▸ External display output (AirPlay / HDMI adapters)
Connect a TV or projector via iOS Screen Mirroring (AirPlay) or an HDMI adapter.
The visuals go full screen while the UI stays on your device.

■ Play with whatever's in your hand
Touch and flick
iPad + Magic Keyboard shortcuts
MIDI controllers (long-press any knob to assign, BLE MIDI supported)
Gamepad (D-pad, buttons, sticks)


■ Where to use it
· VJ sets at clubs, live shows and streams
· Music videos and lyric videos for social
· Screen visuals for a room or a party


■ Notes
· DRM-protected tracks (e.g. Apple Music) can't be played.
· For issues or requests, reach out via in-app feedback or support.


Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Real-time audio-reactive visuals
- Customizable effects and colors
- Import music from playlists, mic, or simulation
- One-touch video recording
- MIDI device integration
- Keyboard shortcuts for control
- Gesture controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STAELLA Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| STAELLA Premium | $49.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Toolkit pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| STELLA | $9.99 | one-time |
| TERRA | $9.99 | one-time |
| MACHINA | $9.99 | one-time |
| NEX | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of STAELLA?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Amazing visuals
- 👍 Great for music production
- 💡 Customizable effects
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 👍 Fantastic customer service

**Cons**

- 🔒 Locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Buggy recording functionality
- 🔒 Restrictive music integration

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Music playback issues and controls not working
- Inability to import user's own music files
- Exported videos have poor quality and audio sync issues

**Most requested features**

- Add support for streaming services
- Improve export and download options
- Expand customization and control over visuals
- Implement portrait mode and different aspect ratios
- Add ability to layer and blend multiple visuals

## Recent user reviews (10 of 603)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staella-music-visualizer-vj/id1370376584/reviews.md

### 4/5 — 更新之后的简中绝大部分都看不懂

*2026-08-21*

求修复啊。另外，编辑了视觉效果之后如何恢复到初始位置啊？太难调了

**Developer response:** 谢谢反馈。更新后中文翻译难以理解、以及调整视觉效果后难以恢复到初始状态,这两个问题都已确认,计划在下个更新中修复。如果更新后仍有翻译不通顺或看不懂的地方,欢迎通过应用内反馈功能或邮件告诉我们具体是哪些界面或文字,我们会继续改进。谢谢支持!

### 1/5 — 波形の編集をしようとしたら

*2026-08-18*

ビジュアライザーの波形を編集しようとしたら元に戻らなくなった。

どうすればいいの？

**Developer response:** 波形の編集後に元に戻らなくなってしまったとのこと、ご不便をおかけして申し訳ありません。ご報告いただいた内容をもとに修正を行いましたので、次のアップデートで改善する予定です。今後もお気づきの点があれば、アプリ内のフィードバック機能かDiscordサポートサーバーでお知らせください。

### 5/5 — Been using this a lot

*2026-07-27*

First off, I already love the app before this recent update and now I love it even more! Before the update I was starting to run out or get bored with the visuals but with this update we have more visuals and combos and extra features! My only issue I noticed is that when I edit some of the effects there’s no way to bring it back to default unless I reinstall the app. Other than that this is a really great app!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much - I'm really glad the new visuals, combos, and extra features are keeping things fresh for you! Could you tell me a bit more about which effect editing you mean, and exactly what isn't resetting back to default? That detail would really help me look into it. Thanks so much for continuing to use STAELLA!

### 2/5 — Good visualisations nothing free

*2026-07-20*

Has some good visualisations, but no free stuff

**Developer response:** Thank you for appreciating the visualisations. STAELLA does offer a free trial so you can explore the app before committing, but I understand the subscription model isn't for everyone. As a solo developer, the subscription is what makes it possible for me to keep improving the app. I appreciate the honest feedback and will keep it in mind.

### 1/5 — The new version is so bad

*2026-07-17, version 4.0.5*

I copied the old version before updating to the new one, and I’m really glad I did. Audio in the new version is super muffled, and I can’t figure out why. EQ doesn’t help. The app is no longer intuitive. It’s nice that since I made purchases (first two packs) I have access to the new visualizer pack, but the audio issues make this unusable. Also, the intro screen where you pick a genre and a style is an odd addition. I’m not sure what direction they’re trying to take this app but please, just make it make sense again.

### 1/5 — I bought $5 of visualizer sets and then they made the entire app pay to use and I can’t access them

*2026-06-18, version 3.0.1*

app used to be free but with paid presets, I bought them, now can’t use at all, no option for a refund and restore purchases does nothing.

### 1/5 — Seriously a subscription?

*2026-06-07, version 3.0.1*

You’re not that guy

### 3/5 — 落ちる

*2026-06-07*

アプリとしてはとても秀逸。だが最近はMIXされた長めの音源を再生しようとすると固まるか落ちる。最終アプデから1年経つのでそろそろして欲しい。

**Developer response:** ご報告ありがとうございます。長めのMIX音源で固まる・落ちる件、把握しました。 いまは大型アップデートに向けてアプリを作り直していて、安定性の改善に加えて、動画を書き出せるエクスポート機能も入ります。 時期は未定ですが、もう少しお待ちいただけたらと思います。

### 1/5 — プレイリストが読み込まない

*2026-05-18*

お金の無駄です

**Developer response:** ご不便をおかけして申し訳ありません。プレイリストが読み込まない問題について、詳しく状況を確認させてください。お手数ですが、サポートまでご連絡いただけますでしょうか。原因を特定し、必ず改善いたします。貴重なフィードバックをありがとうございます。

### 1/5 — Paid prescriptions

*2026-05-09, version 3.0.1*

Was under the impression this app was free to use just for it to keep me glued to a subscription page. Wasted my time fr

## Frequently asked questions about STAELLA

### What does STAELLA - Music Visualizer VJ do?

This app generates real-time visualizers that react to your music. You can customize the visuals, import audio from various sources, record your creations, and even control aspects of the visuals using MIDI devices or keyboard shortcuts.

### What are the key features of this music visualizer?

Key features include real-time audio reactivity, a variety of visual packages with customizable settings for color and effects, multiple audio import options (playlists, microphone, simulation), one-touch video recording, and advanced control options like MIDI integration and keyboard shortcuts.

### How can I import music into the app?

You can import music from your existing playlists (including iTunes, local files, and cloud storage), directly from your microphone or line-in, or use the simulation mode to visualize music playing from other apps.

### Can I record and export my music visualizations?

Yes, the app features a one-touch video recorder that allows you to capture your visualizations without UI elements. You can switch visuals during recording and save the output to your Camera Roll or Files (Pro).

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use with its core features. However, it offers in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features, visual packages, or export options might require payment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.7 — 2026-07-23

4.0 is a major update — rebuilt from the UI to recording.

■ More freedom to combine
With the redesigned UI, freely layer Visuals, Shapes, Knobs, text, and backgrounds.

■ Two recording modes: Recording and Export
Recording captures while you interact. Export renders a stable video without interaction.

■ HDR support
On supported devices, visuals render in HDR and recordings save as HDR video.

■ External display output
Via screen mirroring (AirPlay) or an HDMI adapter, only the visuals go full-screen on the big display while the UI stays on your device.

4.0.7: Redesigned background image cropping. You can now switch between Fill/Fit, rotate and flip, and fine-tune framing per recording aspect ratio — all non-destructively.

And far more improvements throughout than we can list here — try it for yourself.

If you run into any issues or have requests, please reach out via in-app feedback or support.

### 4.0.6 — 2026-07-20

4.0.6: New Knob effect "Pixelsort" — a glitch effect that smears and breaks your visuals pixel by pixel. Also fixes external display output issues.

4.0 is a major update that rebuilds the app — from the UI to the recording features.
■ Freer combinations
With a renewed UI, freely layer Visuals, Shapes, Knobs, Text and backgrounds.

■ Two recording modes: Recording and Export
Recording captures video while you keep operating the app. Export doesn't accept input during capture, in exchange for a stable render.

■ HDR support
On supported devices, visuals render in HDR — and recordings save as HDR video.

■ External display output
Via Screen Mirroring (AirPlay) or an HDMI adapter, only the visuals go full screen on the big display while the UI stays on your device.

And far more improvements throughout than we can list here — try it for yourself.

If you run into any issues or have requests, please reach out via in-app feedback or support.

### 4.0.5 — 2026-07-14

4.0 is a major update that rebuilds the app — from the UI to the recording features.
■ Freer combinations
With a renewed UI, freely layer Visuals, Shapes, Knobs, Text and backgrounds.

■ Two recording modes: Recording and Export
Recording captures video while you keep operating the app. Export doesn't accept input during capture, in exchange for a stable render.

■ HDR support
On supported devices, visuals render in HDR — and recordings save as HDR video.

■ External display output
Via Screen Mirroring (AirPlay) or an HDMI adapter, only the visuals go full screen on the big display while the UI stays on your device.

And far more improvements throughout than we can list here — try it for yourself.

If you run into any issues or have requests, please reach out via in-app feedback or support.

### 4.0.3 — 2026-07-06

STAELLA 4.0 is a major update that rebuilds the app broadly — from the UI to the recording features.

■ Renewed UI
Rebuilt to be easier to use.

■ Freer combinations
Freely layer Visuals, Shapes, Knobs, Text and backgrounds.

■ Two recording modes: Recording and Export
Recording captures video while you keep operating the app. Export doesn't let you touch controls during capture, in exchange for a stable render.

Plus broad stability and detail improvements throughout.

If you run into any issues or have requests, please reach out via in-app feedback or support.

### 3.0.1 — 2025-04-29

Fixed an issue where the app would freeze on startup
Fixed some bugs

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