100VJ vs Ghost Arcade
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
Ghost Arcade
Transform your device into a live visual instrument for creating and performing dynamic video art. It offers clip launching, layered mixing, and projection mapping with touch-friendly controls. Integrate live camera feeds and apply various effects for unique performances.
- Live clip launching
- Generative shaders
- Layered mixing
- Projection mapping
- Live camera input
- Customizable effects
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a live visual instrument. Ghost Arcade brings clip launching, generative shaders, layered mixing and projection mapping into one touch-friendly workspace. PERFORM Start with a full deck of included shader clips. Launch visuals, select a playing clip to adjust its controls, and double-tap to stop. Mix four layers per deck and explore A/B crossfades in dual-deck mode. SHAPE YOUR VISUALS Create projection surfaces and adjust corner or mesh points directly in the preview. Route your composition or individual layers to screens, then add edge effects and Looks. PLAY YOUR EFFECTS Apply effects to clips, layers or the composition. Flux combines a touch-controlled X/Y pad with stackable effects for expressive live performance. GhostFX adds smoothly changing, music-responsive visuals. BRING THE WORLD INTO YOUR SET Use live camera feeds as creative inputs. Supported devices also offer depth effects, simultaneous front/rear capture and LiDAR point-cloud scanning with export for desktop workflows. Hardware support varies by device. SAVE YOUR SETUPS Save sets and clip blocks to return to your favorite combinations. Standalone performance does not require an account or a desktop computer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ghost Arcade at 5.0 against 100VJ's 4.0. Ghost Arcade also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). 100VJ's advantage is ratings volume (29 vs 1). 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
100VJ costs $3.99 and Ghost Arcade $1.99 up front. 100VJ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Ghost Arcade asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ghost Arcade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 100VJ has 29 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
100VJ ships an update every 6 weeks, Ghost Arcade every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.
| Parameter | 100VJ | Ghost Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (29 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Narumi Inada | Justin Wood |
Customer experience
100VJ
Ghost Arcade
In-app purchases
100VJ
- Premium$0.991 Month
- Premium$9.991 Year
- Tip ($0.99)$0.99
- Tip 10 times$9.99
Ghost Arcade
No in-app purchases









