Comparison

A2V vs MudForge

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Audio to video conversion
  • Waveform visualization
  • Social media sharing
  • Works with Voice Memos
  • Simple share sheet integration
Features
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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).

About

MudForge

Connect to text-based multiplayer games with a modern, cross-platform client. Offers scripting, mapping, and customization tools for an enhanced gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Connect to any MUD server
  • GMCP and MSDP protocol support
  • Lua plugin engine
  • Triggers, aliases, timers
  • Built-in mapper with pathfinding
  • ANSI color support
  • Multiple simultaneous connections
Features
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MudForge is a modern, cross-platform client for connecting to Multi-User Dungeons (MUDs) — text-based multiplayer games that have been running since the dawn of the internet. Features: - Connect to any MUD server with direct TCP connections - Full GMCP and MSDP protocol support - Lua plugin engine for scripting and automation - Triggers, aliases, timers, and variables - Built-in mapper with pathfinding - ANSI color support - Multiple simultaneous connections - Plugin system with canvas, HTML, and text widgets Whether you're a veteran MUDder or just discovering text-based gaming, MudForge gives you the tools to play your way.

Screenshots

A2V4 screens
MudForge3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: A2V at 5.0 against MudForge's 4.0. MudForge's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 17 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. A2V sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MudForge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A2V holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MudForge has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of A2V's written reviews are positive against 67% of MudForge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A2V ships an update every 17 months, MudForge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
A2V versus MudForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA2VMudForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB20 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKaolin FireWorld Coffee Information

Customer experience

A2V

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

MudForge

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

A2V

One-time1
  • Remove Watermark$0.99
None

MudForge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A2V free?
A2V is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MudForge free?
MudForge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, A2V or MudForge?
A2V is rated higher. A2V averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MudForge averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do A2V or MudForge have ads?
Neither A2V nor MudForge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A2V or MudForge?
A2V ships an update every 17 months, and MudForge every 2 weeks. Most recently, A2V was updated on September 20, 2026 and MudForge on October 6, 2026.

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