# variant vs Light

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: variant at none against Light's 1. variant also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. variant asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | variant | Light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/variantsonic/id1027149718/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Interval Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/364824624) | [Ihar Charnetski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884507233) |

## What reviewers say

### variant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/variantsonic/id1027149718)

Experience a unique audiovisual artwork that generates ever-changing music and imagery. Interact by tapping to trigger musical fragments and responsive visuals, or drag to steer the visuals. Build complex combinations of sound and visuals through interactive controls.

**Highlights:** Generative audiovisual artwork, Interactive music generation, Evolving visual imagery, User input for control, Screenshot functionality, Indeterminate audio engine display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-beat/id6762373068)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Beat Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is variant free?

variant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Light free?

Light is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do variant or Light have ads?

Neither variant nor Light shows ads.

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