A2V vs Balo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A2V
Easily transform audio clips into shareable videos featuring their waveforms. Ideal for social media sharing when direct audio uploads aren't supported. Simply use the share sheet to convert your sound into a visual format.
- Audio to video conversion
- Waveform visualization
- Social media sharing
- Works with Voice Memos
- Simple share sheet integration
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Social apps don't accept bare audio. A2V fixes that: it turns any audio clip — a voice memo, a song sketch, a podcast moment, a lecture — into a clean waveform video you can post to feeds, stories, and messages. Share it in seconds. From Voice Memos or any app, tap Share and choose "Convert to Video." Or open A2V to import from Files, record something new, or restyle an old clip. NINE VISUALIZATIONS Wave, Radial, Spectrum, Ribbon, and Spectrogram for classic audio looks — plus Aurora, Pulse, and Starfield, neon visuals that move with the sound and give every recording its own feel. MADE FOR EVERY PLATFORM Export Square (1:1), Vertical (9:16) for stories and short video, or Wide (16:9) for the big players. Pick your waveform and background colors to match your brand. ON-DEVICE CAPTIONS Auto-transcribe speech into burned-in captions so your words land even on mute. Captions are generated entirely on your device (requires iOS 26). A LIBRARY, NOT A ONE-SHOT Every render is saved. Replay it, rename it, share it again, or make a New Version in a different style — without re-importing the audio. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No uploads. No tracking. Recording, transcription, and rendering all happen on your device. Your audio never leaves your phone. ALSO - Live preview before you render - Record straight into the app - Universal — iPhone and iPad - A Shortcuts action: "Convert Audio to Video" - Handles long imports smoothly A2V is free to use. A one-time in-app purchase removes the small watermark (and it's already free for long-time users — thanks for sticking around).
Balo
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Balo (turkish for “Sphere”) is an\u00a0app that helps you create panoramic photos. It automatically merges multiple images into one. The app provides a simple and user-friendly interface that allows you to save or share photos, and preview the final result before choosing it. Whether you're a professional photographer, an amateur enthusiast, or just someone who loves to capture panoramic views, Balo is the perfect app for you. Try it out and experience the joy of creating beautiful and immersive panoramas with ease.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: A2V at every 17 months against Balo's every 35 months. On price, ads, 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. A2V sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Balo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
A2V ships an update every 17 months, Balo every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A2V | Balo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months — better | Every 35 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kaolin Fire | Mikhail Vyrtsev |
In-app purchases
A2V
- Remove Watermark$0.99
Balo
- Remove watermark$4.99









