Spectrolite vs Stella Music Visualizer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spectrolite
This app visualizes sound in real-time using various spectrogram types. Explore detailed audio data with intuitive touch controls and adjustable parameters. An optional purchase unlocks advanced measurement tools.
- Real-time spectrogram visualization
- Constant-Q, linear, and mel frequency scales
- Full human hearing frequency range
- Intuitive touch panning and zooming
- Adjustable gain, Q, and other parameters
- Pro version: grids, scales, spectrum view, tap-to-measure
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Spectrolite visualizes sound as spectrograms in real time. Spectrolite supports constant-Q spectrograms, which use a logarithmic frequency scale for a display where musical notes are evenly spaced. Spectrograms based on linear and mel frequency scales are also supported. The display covers the full frequency range of human hearing. Intuitive touch panning and zooming lets you dive in and explore the spectrograms in detail. Gain, Q, and other parameters can be adjusted in real time and instantly apply to the display of past signals as well as future ones. The Pro in-app purchase adds grids and scales for time, frequency, and amplitude, as well as a spectrum view and a tap-to-measure function. This expands Spectrolite into an audio measurement tool that you can use to measure frequencies, musical pitches, amplitudes, and durations.
Stella Music Visualizer
Transform your device into a dynamic audio visualizer with a neon aesthetic. Enjoy sound-reactive displays perfect for desks, studios, or parties. Offers multiple visualization modes and advanced controls for a personalized experience.
- Neon LED matrix visualization
- Accurate sound spectrum analysis
- Full-screen desktop mode
- Mirroring to TV/projectors
- Advanced pro controls (gain, smoothing)
- Multiple visualization modes
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Turn sound into color with Stella Music Visualizer. Set your iPhone beside a speaker, place it on your desk, or connect a display for moving, audio-reactive artwork. FIND YOUR ATMOSPHERE Explore 29 scenes, including LED Matrix, Heatmap, Swirl, Warp, and Voronoi Cells. Browse the gallery, mark favorites, and switch between calm and energetic collections. START INSTANTLY Try demo motion without microphone access. When you want the visuals to react to sound around you, use microphone mode and follow the in-app audio setup. MAKE IT YOURS Adjust a scene's palette, motion, and response. Customize the LED matrix's colors, brightness, and tile size. Go fullscreen when you want the artwork to fill your display. MORE WITH PRO Pro unlocks premium scenes, including Aurora Silk, Resonant Sand, Contour Dunes, and Spiral. Save combinations of palette, motion, and response as reusable looks, and enjoy premium scenes on a connected TV or display. MADE FOR YOUR SPACE Use the app at your desk, beside your speakers, or as a visual backdrop. Connect a compatible external display with AirPlay or an adapter. AUDIO AND PRIVACY Microphone audio is analyzed on your device. The app does not capture audio from other apps. Microphone mode may interrupt music playing on the same iPhone; play music on a speaker or another device for the best setup. Demo motion remains available without microphone access. Some features require a Pro purchase. Available plans and prices are shown in the app. Terms: https://biographics.com.br/terms Privacy Policy: https://biographics.com.br/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Spectrolite at 4.8 against Stella Music Visualizer's 3.8. Spectrolite also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and ratings volume (65 vs 11). Stella Music Visualizer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Spectrolite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stella Music Visualizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Spectrolite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spectrolite has 65 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Spectrolite's written reviews are positive against 50% of Stella Music Visualizer's.
Spectrolite ships an update every 8 months, Stella Music Visualizer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spectrolite | Stella Music Visualizer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (65 ratings) — better | 3.8 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Waxing Wave | Biographics Consultoria e Design LTDA |
Customer experience
Spectrolite
Stella Music Visualizer
In-app purchases
Spectrolite
- Pro$4.99
Stella Music Visualizer
- Lifetime Unlock$4.99
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