# 100VJ vs rhodopsin

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | 100VJ | rhodopsin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/100vj/id1389748239/reviews) | **[5.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhodopsin/id6471383189/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 31 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Narumi Inada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347729163) | [Christopher Barth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715210913) |

## What reviewers say

### 100VJ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/100vj/id1389748239)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Tip ($0.99) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip 10 times | $9.99 | one-time |


### rhodopsin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhodopsin/id6471383189)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


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