Comparison

STAELLA vs Deezer for Creators

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

Head to head
About

STAELLA

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
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Real-time music visualization. 30 Visuals × 78 Shapes — every play, a different piece. ■ Design the visuals from a free combination 4 categories with 30 Visuals and 78 Shapes, Knobs, Text, backgrounds, 10 Screen Effects and 10 Wallpaper Blends. Layer them into anything from a club-style spectrum to an ambient nebula. Visuals and Shapes switch on the beat of the song. On HDR displays, glows and gradients render with brightness beyond SDR. ■ Preset sharing Save the look you made as a preset and share it with a code or a link. ■ Two recording modes for different intents Recording keeps every knob move and Visual switch you make. Export locks the UI so a stable, hands-off render finishes on its own. Before exporting, you can also edit the show along the flow of the song, like in a video editor. Both hide the UI, support up to 4K with HDR export, and can auto-record a full song in Playlist mode. ■ Four audio sources Files (music on device; iOS also imports from the iTunes library) Microphone (low-latency input) Simulation (visuals keep moving with no source) AUv3 (visualize plugin audio) ▸ Time-synced lyrics Songs available in a supported lyric database can display lyrics in time with the music. Song title and artist name too. You can also show lyrics you typed yourself. ▸ External display output (AirPlay / HDMI adapters) Connect a TV or projector via iOS Screen Mirroring (AirPlay) or an HDMI adapter. The visuals go full screen while the UI stays on your device. ■ Play with whatever's in your hand Touch and flick iPad + Magic Keyboard shortcuts MIDI controllers (long-press any knob to assign, BLE MIDI supported) Gamepad (D-pad, buttons, sticks) ■ Where to use it · VJ sets at clubs, live shows and streams · Music videos and lyric videos for social · Screen visuals for a room or a party ■ Notes · DRM-protected tracks (e.g. Apple Music) can't be played. · For issues or requests, reach out via in-app feedback or support. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Deezer for Creators

This app provides musicians and podcasters with free analytics to understand their audience and improve content performance. Track statistics, define usage patterns with demographic data, and promote your work. Gain insights into audience behavior and content evolution.

Highlights
  • Audience analytics
  • Performance tracking
  • Demographic data
  • Content promotion
  • Sharing features
  • Usage pattern definition
Features
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Deezer for Creators is a free analytical tool for insight into music and podcasts. Whether you're a musician, manager or podcaster, this mobile app helps you to better understand your audience and increase your music and podcast performance. Get the most from your data with this intuitive and easy to use tool. The app helps you to: -Target the right audience for your music and podcasts -Access reliable and accurate analytics -Understand performance by tracking statistics -Define usage patterns with demographic data -Promote your music and podcasts with the sharing feature With this app, gain a better understanding into how your audience behaves, to learn about what they like, what they respond to and who they are. Get an instant overview of performance by track, by podcast or by episode, to create a more targeted content strategy. Deezer for Creators makes it easier for you to follow your music and podcast performance over time. Keep track of how they evolve, for valuable insight into what works and how your audience changes. The app also lets you share achievements and key statistics with your community to boost engagement and connect with your audience. This app is currently only available in English. Privacy policy: https://statics-music-analytics.deezer.com/extra/privacypolicy Terms of use: https://statics-music-analytics.deezer.com/extra/termsconditions

Screenshots

STAELLA4 screens
Deezer for Creators4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: STAELLA at 3.9 against Deezer for Creators's 2.3. STAELLA also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 9%) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 32). Deezer for Creators's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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. STAELLA sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Deezer for Creators asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STAELLA holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STAELLA has 1.7K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of STAELLA's written reviews are positive against 9% of Deezer for Creators's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STAELLA ships an update every 2 months, Deezer for Creators every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
STAELLA versus Deezer for Creators: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTAELLADeezer for Creators
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.7K ratings) — better2.3 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews44.7% of reviews — better9.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1.7K — better32
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size256 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopermonocroDEEZER SA

Customer experience

STAELLA

All ratings1,689 ratings
Positive71.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews609 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral14.4%
Negative40.9%

Deezer for Creators

All ratings31 ratings
Positive19.4%
Neutral16.1%
Negative64.5%
Written reviews75 reviews
Positive9.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative85.3%

Bugs and requests

STAELLA

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Deezer for Creators

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

STAELLA

Subscriptions2
  • STAELLA Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • STAELLA Premium$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • Toolkit pro$9.99
  • STELLA$9.99
  • TERRA$9.99
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  • MACHINA$9.99
  • NEX$9.99
None

Deezer for Creators

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STAELLA free?
STAELLA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Deezer for Creators free?
Deezer for Creators is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, STAELLA or Deezer for Creators?
STAELLA is rated higher. STAELLA averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Deezer for Creators averages 2.3 from 32 ratings.
Do STAELLA or Deezer for Creators have ads?
STAELLA shows ads; Deezer for Creators does not.
Which is updated more often, STAELLA or Deezer for Creators?
STAELLA ships an update every 2 months, and Deezer for Creators every 3 months. Most recently, STAELLA was updated on November 2, 2026 and Deezer for Creators on November 3, 2026.

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