# SoundColors vs Audio Visualize

The clearest difference is price: Audio Visualize at Free against SoundColors's $1.99. Audio Visualize also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (64% vs 40%). SoundColors's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Audio Visualize is free to download; SoundColors costs $1.99 up front. SoundColors sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.69 per month and Audio Visualize sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for SoundColors against 3.8 for Audio Visualize. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of SoundColors's written reviews are positive against 64% of Audio Visualize's.

SoundColors ships an update every 2 months, Audio Visualize every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoundColors | Audio Visualize |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundcolors-music-visualizer/id1347796240/reviews) | **[3.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-visualize/id1665811859/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 163 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danni Wu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347796239) | [博 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1293268076) |

## What reviewers say

### SoundColors

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundcolors-music-visualizer/id1347796240)

Transform your music listening experience with dynamic, real-time audio-reactive visuals. Enjoy a feature-rich music player that synchronizes stunning effects with your favorite songs, supporting various audio sources and cloud storage.

**Highlights:** 40+ real-time audio-reactive visualizers, State-of-the-art beat detection, Live microphone audio visualization, Supports iTunes, Cloud, and local MP3s, Feature-loaded music player with playlists, Web-based on-device music file manager, External display presentation support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.69 | per month |
| Quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Half Yearly | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


### Audio Visualize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-visualize/id1665811859)

Transform your music listening into a vibrant visual experience. This app creates dynamic displays of waveforms, spectrums, and patterns that pulse with your music's rhythm. Perfect for music lovers who want to see their favorite songs come to life.

**Highlights:** Dynamic music visualization, Customizable waveforms, Vibrant spectrum displays, Pulsating patterns, Transforms listening into sensory experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro User | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoundColors free?

SoundColors costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Audio Visualize free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SoundColors or Audio Visualize?

Audio Visualize is rated higher. SoundColors averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Audio Visualize averages 3.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do SoundColors or Audio Visualize have ads?

Audio Visualize shows ads; SoundColors does not.

### Which is updated more often, SoundColors or Audio Visualize?

SoundColors ships an update every 2 months, and Audio Visualize every 2 days. Most recently, SoundColors was updated on October 21, 2026 and Audio Visualize on October 25, 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.*