Comparison

STAELLA vs Audio Visualize

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 × 70 Shapes — every play, a different piece. ■ Design the visuals from a free combination 4 categories with 30 Visuals and 70 Shapes, Knobs, Text, backgrounds, 10 Screen Effects and 10 Wallpaper Blends. Layer them into anything from a club-style spectrum to an ambient nebula. On HDR displays, glows and gradients render with brightness beyond SDR. ■ 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. 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. ▸ 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

Audio Visualize

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
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Turn music into light that breathes. Audio Visualize brings immersive listening, moving visuals and music video creation together. From rolling musical landscapes and flowing ink to particles and vinyl turntables, find a new setting for your favorite music. Bring lyrics and album art into the scene, enjoy the moment and make the look your own. HEAR MUSIC, SEE LIGHT Explore 3D scenes, colorful light and particle effects. Travel through star fields and tunnels, watch audio rings rise and fall, and find a scene for gentle melodies or driving beats. Enjoy expansive landscapes in horizontal view or immerse yourself in portrait. A NEW WAY TO ENJOY YOUR SONGS Switch to a vinyl player with a turntable, tonearm and lyrics. Turn album art into particles or add depth with 3D lyrics. Browse songs, albums, artists and playlists, and manage your queue to keep listening flowing. YOUR MUSIC, DIFFERENT SCENES Import local audio without digital copy protection, play built-in tracks, or browse Apple Music and listen to available previews. Eligible Apple Music subscribers can play full songs. Use the microphone to let music from speakers and sounds around you animate the visuals. MAKE THE LOOK YOUR OWN Choose colors and adjust sensitivity, speed, glow and particles. Change the viewpoint, rotate and zoom in supported effects. Settings are remembered separately for each effect, ready for your next listening session. RECORD THE LIGHT AS A VIDEO Record and preview your visualizations. Upgrade to Pro to save and share them, giving your music a visual work of its own. Capture a melody or experiment with scenes and colors, moving naturally from listening to creating. LISTEN AT YOUR OWN PACE Enjoy playback history, repeat, shuffle, a sleep timer and visual effects linked to playlists. From choosing a song to setting your phone down to listen, enjoy music your way. USE AND PURCHASE INFORMATION • Some effects and advanced features require Pro, available through a subscription or lifetime purchase. Saving and sharing videos require Pro. • Full Apple Music playback requires the appropriate subscription and authorization. Music and preview availability vary by region and track. • Full Apple Music songs are digitally protected and cannot be recorded directly into videos. Their visuals can use microphone input or pre-analyzed rhythms. To record sound, use local audio, available previews or microphone mode. Feedback: proxima.centauri0@gmail.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

STAELLA3 screens
Audio Visualize4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Audio Visualize at daily against STAELLA's every 4 weeks. Audio Visualize also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 45%). STAELLA's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STAELLA holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STAELLA has 1.7K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of STAELLA's written reviews are positive against 62% of Audio Visualize's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STAELLA ships an update every 4 weeks, Audio Visualize daily. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
STAELLA versus Audio Visualize: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTAELLAAudio Visualize
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.7K ratings) — better3.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews61.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size244 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermonocro博 彭

Customer experience

STAELLA

All ratings1,685 ratings
Positive71.2%
Neutral6.2%
Negative22.6%
Written reviews605 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral14.4%
Negative40.7%

Audio Visualize

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%

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

Audio Visualize

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
Show 2 more
  • MACHINA$9.99
  • NEX$9.99
3 purchases

Audio Visualize

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro User$9.99

Questions

Is STAELLA free?
STAELLA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Visualize free?
Audio Visualize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, STAELLA or Audio Visualize?
STAELLA is rated higher. STAELLA averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Audio Visualize averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.
Do STAELLA or Audio Visualize have ads?
Both STAELLA and Audio Visualize show ads.
Which is updated more often, STAELLA or Audio Visualize?
STAELLA ships an update every 4 weeks, and Audio Visualize daily. Most recently, STAELLA was updated on September 24, 2026 and Audio Visualize on September 20, 2026.

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