# raveZap vs STAELLA

The clearest difference is rating: STAELLA at 3.9 against raveZap's 2.4. STAELLA also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 15). raveZap's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. raveZap sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and STAELLA sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

STAELLA holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STAELLA has 1.7K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of raveZap's written reviews are positive against 45% of STAELLA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

raveZap ships an update every 6 weeks, STAELLA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | raveZap | STAELLA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravezap-visualizationvrvj/id1077136121/reviews) | **[3.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staella-music-visualizer-vj/id1370376584/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.7% of reviews** | 44.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Soft Wares Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/409708244) | [monocro](https://appshunter.io/developer/368219917) |

## What reviewers say

### raveZap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ravezap-visualizationvrvj/id1077136121)

Create dynamic party visuals that react to sound and touch. Explore a variety of animations, from serene to energetic, and even integrate your own photos. Enhance your experience with VR capabilities for immersive 3D visuals.

**Highlights:** Sound and touch-reactive visualizations, 50+ free animations, AirPlay/Screen Mirroring support, VR pack for 3D animations, Photo folder integration, Selfie camera effects, Animation playlists (Full Version)

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack2 of 25 Animations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack3 of 25 Animations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack4 of 25 Animations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack1 of 25 VR Animations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack2 of 25 VR Animations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 5 of 25 Animations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 6 of 25 Animations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 10 of 25 Animations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 11 of 25 Animations | $0.99 | one-time |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


### STAELLA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staella-music-visualizer-vj/id1370376584)

Create dynamic, real-time music visualizations with customizable effects. Import audio from various sources, record your creations, and share them on social media. Offers advanced control with MIDI integration and keyboard shortcuts.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STAELLA Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| STAELLA Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| 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 reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**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

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is raveZap free?

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

### Is STAELLA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, raveZap or STAELLA?

STAELLA is rated higher. raveZap averages 2.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while STAELLA averages 3.9 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do raveZap or STAELLA have ads?

STAELLA shows ads; raveZap does not.

### Which is updated more often, raveZap or STAELLA?

raveZap ships an update every 6 weeks, and STAELLA every 2 months. Most recently, raveZap was updated on November 2, 2026 and STAELLA on November 12, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*