Comparison

100VJ vs sleepy vidOS

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

sleepy vidOS

Create unique 3D visuals for performances, music videos, or personal enjoyment. This app is designed to be controlled by a MIDI controller, offering extensive customization of shapes, colors, and effects.

Highlights
  • 3D SDF Oscillators with shape sculpting
  • Per-Shape 3D Domain Repetition
  • Live Shape Orientation Control
  • OKLab Colorizer/Selector
  • Internal Modulations for every control
  • Audio Follower for every parameter
Features
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vidOS is sleepy's flagship video synthesis ecosystem. It is able to create novel 3D visuals that are great for preforming on stage, creating music videos or just for fun. It is a companion app to Mezzz our wireless haptic midi controller, check out sleepycircuits.com/mezzz for more info about this app and how to purchase our controller. See our Mezzz video guide for a detailed walkthrough of what this app is all about: https://youtu.be/dzWRLWQJRaw Please Note: This app does not (yet) have any touchscreen controls, it is made to be controlled by Mezzz or another MIDI controller (CC Maps can be found @ docs.sleepycircuits.com/mezzz) Features: - 2x 3D SDF Oscillators with parametrized shape sculpting & smooth intersection modes - Per-Shape 3D Domain Repetition Modes - Contextual Help Mode Shows Open Page's Controls - Live Shape Orientation Control w/ Mezzz Gyroscope - Internal Feedback Modes - OKLab Colorizer/Selector (Perceptually Uniform for smooth transitions!) - Internal Modulations for every control with selectable wave shape - Per-Shape Rotation, Offsets, Mirroring & Twisting - Every parameter has an Audio Follower (via mic or USB audio input) More free and premium features on the way!

Screenshots

100VJ4 screens
sleepy vidOS1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: sleepy vidOS at Free against 100VJ's $3.99. sleepy vidOS also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). 100VJ's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 9). On ads 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

sleepy vidOS is free to download; 100VJ costs $3.99 up front. 100VJ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. sleepy vidOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

sleepy vidOS holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of 100VJ's written reviews are positive against 75% of sleepy vidOS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

100VJ ships an update every 6 weeks, sleepy vidOS every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
100VJ versus sleepy vidOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter100VJsleepy vidOS
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (29 ratings)4.7 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNarumi InadaRonald Sardarian

Customer experience

100VJ

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

sleepy vidOS

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

sleepy vidOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 100VJ free?
100VJ costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is sleepy vidOS free?
sleepy vidOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 100VJ or sleepy vidOS?
sleepy vidOS is rated higher. 100VJ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while sleepy vidOS averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.
Do 100VJ or sleepy vidOS have ads?
Neither 100VJ nor sleepy vidOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 100VJ or sleepy vidOS?
100VJ ships an update every 6 weeks, and sleepy vidOS every 3 months. Most recently, 100VJ was updated on September 22, 2026 and sleepy vidOS on July 16, 2026.

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