Comparison

100VJ vs rhodopsin

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

rhodopsin

This app is a video synthesizer designed for live performances. It allows users to mix video sources and apply a series of three effects. Parameters for sources, mixers, and effects can be manipulated using LFOs, envelopes, and MIDI.

Highlights
  • Video source mixing
  • Three sequential effects
  • LFO and envelope control
  • MIDI parameter control
  • Live performance focused
Features
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rhodopsin is a video synthesizer for live video performances. It feeds video sources into a mixer into three effects in series. Source, mixer and effect parameters can be controlled by LFOs, envelopes and MIDI.

Screenshots

100VJ4 screens
rhodopsin3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: rhodopsin at 5.0 against 100VJ's 4.0. rhodopsin also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). 100VJ's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

100VJ costs $3.99 and rhodopsin $9.99 up front. 100VJ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. rhodopsin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

rhodopsin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of 100VJ's written reviews are positive against 100% of rhodopsin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

100VJ ships an update every 6 weeks, rhodopsin every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
100VJ versus rhodopsin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter100VJrhodopsin
Price$3.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.0 (29 ratings)5.0 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better25
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB292 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNarumi InadaChristopher Barth

Customer experience

100VJ

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

rhodopsin

All ratings25 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

rhodopsin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 100VJ free?
100VJ costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is rhodopsin free?
rhodopsin costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 100VJ or rhodopsin?
rhodopsin is rated higher. 100VJ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while rhodopsin averages 5.0 from 25 ratings.
Do 100VJ or rhodopsin have ads?
Neither 100VJ nor rhodopsin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 100VJ or rhodopsin?
100VJ ships an update every 6 weeks, and rhodopsin every 2 months. Most recently, 100VJ was updated on September 22, 2026 and rhodopsin on September 21, 2026.

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