# STAELLA vs Audio Visualize

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | STAELLA | Audio Visualize |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staella-music-visualizer-vj/id1370376584/reviews)** | [3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-visualize/id1665811859/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | **61.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 244 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [monocro](https://appshunter.io/developer/368219917) | [博 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1293268076) |

## What reviewers say

### STAELLA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staella-music-visualizer-vj/id1370376584)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STAELLA Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| STAELLA Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Toolkit pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| STELLA | $9.99 | one-time |
| TERRA | $9.99 | one-time |
| MACHINA | $9.99 | one-time |
| NEX | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing visuals
- 👍 Great for music production
- 💡 Customizable effects
- 🚀 Responsive app
- 👍 Fantastic customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🐛 Buggy recording functionality
- 🔒 Restrictive music integration

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*