Comparison

100VJ vs Beat Sync Maker

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

Head to head
About

100VJ

This app is a comprehensive visual jockeying tool for creating and performing live visual shows. It offers advanced features for media handling, effects, and real-time control, suitable for both novice and experienced users. Connect to external displays for dynamic performances.

Highlights
  • Chainable multi-layer effects
  • Audio-reactive and BPM-synced effects
  • Channel-based architecture for video, images, and GIFs
  • Animatable controls via MIDI, LFO, and device motion
  • Live input sources including camera and text rendering
  • Projection mapping with perspective transform
  • Real-time output recording and transition effects
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100VJ is a versatile VJ tool for both beginners and advanced users. Connect a projector or monitor via HDMI or AirPlay and start VJing immediately. Designed for real-time visual performance, from simple setups to complex live systems. Key Features Asset & Media Handling • Smooth synchronization with the system photo library • Import from Files app • Asset launcher for saving and loading channel configurations Effects System • Chainable multi-layer effects • Parametric effects • Audio-reactive effects • BPM-synced effects • Core Image filters Channel-Based Architecture • Channels support video, image, GIF, real-time sources, effects, and filters • Per-channel blend, colorize, and transform controls • Multi-layer channel slots with compute resource limits • Drag and drop reordering and saving to the asset launcher • Tap to select, long-press to lift, drag and drop channel previews • Load assets to the selected channel with a single tap Animatable Controls • Fully animatable sliders • Control via MIDI, LFO, audio input, device motion, and more Live Input Sources (Playables) • Camera input • Aether client to use another 100VJ on the local network as an input source • Text rendering • Countdown display Projection Mapping • Perspective transform for external output • Supports AirPlay and external display adapters • DMX artnet RGBMapping. • Laser output from video contour conversion (beta, currently supports LaserCube WiFi only) Output & Recording • Up to 4K output (external output capability required via AirPlay or USB-C) • Real-time output recording • Transition effects and slideshows Sync & Control • Automatic BPM detection from microphone input and auto switcher • MIDI and Network MIDI control • Resolution, frame rate, and advanced settings (Long-press or double-tap the gear icon to open the settings screen) Wireless & Network Features • NDI Sender • Aether real-time server for sending to other 100VJ instances • Syphon support (requires a Mac with Aether Syphon installed) • High-speed send and receive via USB or LAN (Bonjour or mDNS required) Premium Plan • ArtNet DMX controller • Control LED bars and PAR lights over the network • 8ch Mode Performance & Architecture • Fully Metal-based rendering pipeline • Multi-threaded architecture using async and await • Rendering is isolated from UI operations for stable output • Atomic rendering with prioritized async updates such as animatable sliders • Reduced CPU usage compared to version 4, even with increased UI and processing complexity Notes • Instructions for previous versions (version 4 and earlier) are available on the support page • A user forum is available for feedback and discussion Support and Information https://sites.google.com/view/100vj/home Legal and Credits • App Store screenshots use Beeple’s VJ loops (Creative Commons licensed) https://www.beeple-crap.com • 100VJ does not claim copyright over content created with the app • Please ensure proper rights for all assets used Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://sites.google.com/view/100vj/privacy-policy

About

Beat Sync Maker

Enhance your DJ and EDM performance videos with professional beat-synced visual effects. Automatically detect music beats and apply dynamic effects, or mix in your own clips for a more engaging viewer experience. Transform smartphone videos into exciting content with ease.

Highlights
  • Automatic beat detection
  • Beat-synced visual effects
  • 2-Mix Video function
  • Customizable effect depth
  • Pre-installed movie clips
  • In-app purchase for unlimited export
Features
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Pump Up Your EDM/DJ Performance Videos with Pro-Quality Beat-Synced Visual Effects Many professional music promotion videos hire the technique of changing the scene sync with the beat. But this requires complex and advanced video editing works and technique, Roland’s Beat Sync Maker for iOS realizes this professional video creation instantly just using smart phones. It is very useful when EDM performers or DJs produce their performance videos using their smartphone. Normally smartphone videos with fixed angles that focus on hands over drum machines, controllers, synths, and laptops can be a little boring, especially for viewers who are not so into gear. Beat Sync Maker changes all that, allowing you to bring extra interest and excitement to your performance videos with very little effort. Beat Sync Maker automatically detects the beats in your performance and adds all sorts of cool video effects that stay in perfect time with the music. Going further, you can also drop in other movie clips with the app’s 2-Mix Video function. With a simple and creative process, you’re able to transform a video in minutes, save it to your device, and post it to social media. Using Beat Sync Maker, it’s never been easier to take EDM and DJ performance videos to the next level. - Automatically detects the beats in your music videos with ABS (Auto Beat Sync) technology - Perfect for enhancing DJ or EDM performances with edgy beat-synced video effects - Choose from five visual effects types and apply the timing you want during playback - Easily adjust the effect depth with an onscreen slider - 2-Mix Video function allows you to cut in movie clips from your iPhone/iPad camera roll; 18 pre-installed movie clips included - Free version's video export time is 30 seconds.The video export time limit can be removed by an in-app purchase, or by connecting a GO:MIXER series. Highly Creative and Easy to Use Using Beat Sync Maker is simple, just choose a movie on your device and then select one of five visual effect types while it’s playing back. That’s all you need to do! You can also create unique variations by alternating among the different effect types. Insert Movie Clips with 2-Mix Video Beat Sync Maker’s 2-Mix Video function allows you to cut in movie clips as well, making your performance videos even more interesting and engaging. There are 18 pre-installed clips to choose from, and it’s also possible to use your own movie clips stored on your device’s camera roll. Get Beat Sync Maker Upgrade with new Roland Cloud Membership options, now available in-app. All memberships come with Beat Sync Maker Upgrade for as little as $2.99 USD per month. * Roland Cloud membership might not be available depending on your country or region.

Screenshots

100VJ4 screens
Beat Sync Maker2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 100VJ at 62% against Beat Sync Maker's 15%. 100VJ also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). Beat Sync Maker's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Beat Sync Maker is free to download; 100VJ costs $3.99 up front. 100VJ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Beat Sync Maker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

100VJ holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 100VJ has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of 100VJ's written reviews are positive against 15% of Beat Sync Maker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

100VJ ships an update every 6 weeks, Beat Sync Maker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
100VJ versus Beat Sync Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter100VJBeat Sync Maker
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (29 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews — better15.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNarumi InadaRoland Corporation

Customer experience

100VJ

All ratings29 ratings
Positive72.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.6%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral5.2%
Negative32.8%

Beat Sync Maker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive15.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

100VJ

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$0.991 Month
  • Premium$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tip ($0.99)$0.99
  • Tip 10 times$9.99
3 purchases

Beat Sync Maker

Subscriptions2
  • Roland Cloud Core Month$2.991 Month
  • Roland Cloud Core Year$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade: One-time purchase.$2.99

Questions

Is 100VJ free?
100VJ costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Beat Sync Maker free?
Beat Sync Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 100VJ or Beat Sync Maker?
100VJ is rated higher. 100VJ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Beat Sync Maker averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do 100VJ or Beat Sync Maker have ads?
Neither 100VJ nor Beat Sync Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 100VJ or Beat Sync Maker?
100VJ ships an update every 6 weeks, and Beat Sync Maker every 4 months. Most recently, 100VJ was updated on September 22, 2026 and Beat Sync Maker on September 21, 2026.

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