Quantum VJ HD vs VKO1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quantum VJ HD
This app creates dynamic visual effects synchronized with audio input from your microphone or line-in. It allows real-time mixing with your camera feed and supports custom image uploads. Control various visual parameters with intuitive multitouch gestures.
- Audio-reactive graphics
- Real-time camera stream mixing
- Multitouch parameter control
- Custom codeset image upload
- Microphone and Line-in audio input
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Quantum VJ HD is a simple glitch-style audio visualizer. It can receive sound from the microphone or from the Line-in port (depends on the system settings). Sound will be converted to the graphic elements byte by byte. The final video can be mixed with the camera stream in real time. iTunes File Sharing and Wi-Fi can be used, if you want to upload your own codeset images to the app. [ Multitouch control ] (pair of parameters for each new touch) 1st Touch - changing the Mode (horizontally) and the Power (vertically) parameters. 2nd Touch - changing the Color (horizontally) and the Noise (vertically) parameters. 3rd Touch - changing the Camera (horizontally) and the Resolution (vertically) parameters. 4th Touch - changing the Brightness (horizontally) and the Speed (vertically) parameters. Press on the top left corner to hide/show the control panel (fullscreen mode ON/OFF).
VKO1
Create stunning, real-time visuals for your music performances without needing VJ experience. Load clips, sync to your BPM, and let the app handle the visuals hands-free with automated mixing and effects. Build custom reactive visuals using a node editor and import your own shaders.
- Automated beat-synced visual mixing
- Node editor for custom visual creation
- Import custom Metal shaders
- Real-time GPU-accelerated effects
- Multiple control options (iPhone, iPad, MIDI, gamepad)
- Music sync via tap tempo, MIDI clock, Ableton Link
- Downloadable visualizers from the store
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WHAT IS VKO1 (VisualKO) VKO1 is a visual performance app for iPad, iPhone, and Apple Silicon Mac — built for musicians and DJs who want stunning visuals without a dedicated VJ. Load your clips, set your BPM, and let it run. Made for performers You're playing. VKO1 stays locked to your music and keeps visuals moving — no babysitting required. Automix does the work MIX mode pulls from all 8 banks, auto-switches on the beat, and rotates effects automatically. A full visual set, hands-free. Build your own visuals The Node Editor lets you wire together generators, modifiers, and combiners into custom reactive visuals — no coding needed. Import your own Metal shaders or start from scratch. Browse the Store Download free and premium GPU visualizers — real-time Metal shaders that run directly on your device. No video files. No lag. Drop them straight into your set and go. Control from anywhere iPhone in your pocket, iPad on a stand, MIDI controller on your table, Bluetooth gamepad in your hand. AirPlay to the big screen — no cables. 51 real-time effects All BPM-synced, all GPU-accelerated via Metal. One knob controls everything playing. Stays in sync Tap tempo, MIDI clock, Ableton Link — four ways to lock visuals to your music.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quantum VJ HD at 100% against VKO1's 0%. Quantum VJ HD also leads on price ($1.99 vs $11.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). VKO1's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 35 months). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model 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
Quantum VJ HD costs $1.99 and VKO1 $11.99 up front. VKO1 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Quantum VJ HD asks for nothing beyond the download.
Quantum VJ HD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Quantum VJ HD's written reviews are positive against 0% of VKO1's.
Quantum VJ HD ships an update every 35 months, VKO1 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Quantum VJ HD | VKO1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $11.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better | 4.5 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 35 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Zolotov | Juan Maguid |
Customer experience
Quantum VJ HD
VKO1
In-app purchases
Quantum VJ HD
No in-app purchases
VKO1
- Phosphor Cult Shader Pack$1.99
- Computer Veld Pack$1.99
- Alchemist Sketchbook Pack$1.99
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