100VJ vs rhodopsin
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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.
- Video source mixing
- Three sequential effects
- LFO and envelope control
- MIDI parameter control
- Live performance focused
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | 100VJ | rhodopsin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (29 ratings) | 5.0 (25 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 25 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 292 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Narumi Inada | Christopher Barth |
Customer experience
100VJ
rhodopsin
In-app purchases
100VJ
- Premium$0.991 Month
- Premium$9.991 Year
- Tip ($0.99)$0.99
- Tip 10 times$9.99
rhodopsin
No in-app purchases







