Comparison

Ferromagnetic vs 285 Player Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ferromagnetic

Transform music into real-time visual art with dynamic audio-reactive effects. Enhance personal listening, create ambiance for gatherings, or perform live with captivating visuals that sync to every beat. Offers thousands of unique visual combinations for a fresh experience with every song.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio-reactive visuals
  • Multi-band frequency analysis
  • Automatic beat detection
  • Metal-powered rendering engine
  • Multi-layer compositing system
  • Customizable visual parameters
  • Thousands of unique visual combinations
Features
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Ferromagnetic: Music Visualizer & VJ App for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Ferromagnetic turns Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, and any other sound into stunning real-time visuals. It's a professional audio visualizer for everyone, from home listening and house parties to DJ sets, live shows, and VJ performances. FM Visualizer: Effortless Background Visuals Start a System Broadcast and Ferromagnetic follows the audio of Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube, and most other apps on your device. Or use the microphone to visualize anything around you, from a DJ set to a live band. The 12-band frequency analysis and tunable beat detection catch every beat and note, and a GPU-accelerated Metal engine renders it all in multiple layers. Pick a Vibe like Calm, Energetic, Trippy, or Retro to set the mood in one tap. Or let Ferromagnetic take the wheel and build new scenes on its own from over 1,000 combinations. Set how fast the scenes change and choose from ten transition styles, including Morph, Zoom, and Color Distance. Choose from over 20 audio-reactive effects: the signature Ferrofluid and Electromagnetic fields, plus Starfield, Petals, Laser, Glitter, Cloud, Refractions, and more. Build your own scene from three effect layers and particles, each with its own blend mode, and tune every layer to the bass or the highs. Particles burst and flow with the sound, and glitch and shake hit harder as the volume rises. Transform the image with Kaleidoscope, Droste Spiral, Voronoi Mirror, or Tunnel, then shape the look with pixelation, dithering, blur, and color palettes like Vivid, Warm, or Triadic. Show your own logo text on screen, perfect for cafes, bars, and venues. Mirror the visuals to a TV or projector with AirPlay or a cable, and the screen stays awake for as long as the music plays. Visuals render at up to 60 fps. FM Producer: Live Visual Performance On iPad, FM Producer turns Ferromagnetic into a VJ app for live shows. The dual-deck interface works like a DJ controller: prepare the next scene on one deck, then crossfade it in. Add the iPad camera or NDI® sources as live layers, and send your visuals to OBS, Resolume, and other apps with NDI output. Connect a MIDI controller or keyboard, map any control with MIDI Learn, and trigger effects and scenes without touching the screen. FM Producer also unlocks the complete Mac app, with video, image, and 3D model layers, presets, and video recording. Try It Free Download Ferromagnetic for free, then unlock only what you need with an affordable subscription or a one-time purchase. One purchase works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Already on FM Visualizer? Your purchase counts toward FM Producer. NDI® is a registered trademark of Vizrt NDI AB. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

285 Player Plus

Features
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Upgrade Your Audio to 285Hz Unlock a new dimension of sound. 285 Player Plus is a high-performance music player that allows you to experience your personal music library through the lens of the 285Hz Solfeggio frequency. Known as the frequency of "Restoration," 285Hz is designed to help you feel more energized and connected. Real-time retuning. Zero lag. No storage clutter. Why 285 Player Plus? Real-Time Transformation: Don't waste hours converting files. Our advanced engine shifts your 440Hz music to 285Hz instantly as you stream from your local storage. Clean Storage: We process audio on the fly. That means no duplicate files taking up space on your iPhone or iPad. Privacy First: Your data is yours. No tracking, no annoying ads, and no recurring subscription fees. One purchase, lifetime access. Seamless Integration: High-quality playback with Apple CarPlay support, making your commute a time for sonic restoration. Features Built for You: Smart Playlists: Batch-import your library and organize your tracks into custom sets for focus, energy, or rest. Restorative Sleep Timer: Use the built-in timer to fall asleep to 285Hz tones and have the app automatically power down. Pro Playback: Take full control with Shuffle, Repeat, and an intuitive UI designed for ease of use. The Full Solfeggio Scale: Want to experiment beyond 285Hz? Unlock the complete frequency suite (including 432Hz and 528Hz) via a simple one-time in-app purchase.

Screenshots

Ferromagnetic4 screens
285 Player Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ferromagnetic at weekly against 285 Player Plus's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Ferromagnetic sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and 285 Player Plus sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ferromagnetic ships an update weekly, 285 Player Plus every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Ferromagnetic versus 285 Player Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFerromagnetic285 Player Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel EkeSYQEL INC

Bugs and requests

Ferromagnetic

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Song titles don’t update
  • Custom image wasn’t saving in presets (reported fixed)
  • Logo makes imported images blurry
  • App crashes on launch
  • Poorly implemented controls (MacOS)
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  • Does not work with Apple Music for some users
  • Does not sync with music for some users
  • Repeating visualizer scenes
  • Shoddy integration with Streamlabs
  • Does not work with microphone for some users
  • Visuals are seemingly random and endless
  • App asks to update when there's no update
  • Crashes every time audio input is changed after update
  • Recurring shapes pop up every few seconds

Requested features

20 requests
  • Add a 'go back' button for controls
  • Add Airplay mirroring or tvOS app
  • More options in visualizer types
  • Configurable presets for cycling settings
  • Ability to stream to TV without a cable
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  • Apple TV app development
  • More shaders and 4k-8k resolution options
  • More options to customize and create own shaders
  • More style options (e.g., retro equalizer, symmetric bars)
  • Ability to navigate a catalog or favorite visuals
  • Rotation feature for effects
  • Output to a file without screen capture
  • Choose output frame rate and size
  • Get rid of or manipulate recurring shapes
  • Remove Source/editor column from viewer window
  • Option to load songs directly from user's library
  • Transparency option for windows
  • More customization options
  • Effects inspired by Apple's classic visualizer
  • Bug fix for audio input crashes

285 Player Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Ferromagnetic

Subscriptions2
  • FM Visualizer7 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • FM Producer3 Days trial$3.991 Month
One-time4
  • A generous tip$0.99
  • FM Visualizer One-TIme$14.99
  • FM Producer Upgrade$29.99
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  • FM Producer One-Time$49.99
11 purchases

285 Player Plus

One-time11
  • Unlimited 285 Hz retuning forever.$19.99
  • Frequency - 396 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 417 Hz$19.99
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  • Frequency - 174 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 639 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 432 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 741 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 528 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 963 Hz$19.99
  • Frequency - 852 Hz$19.99
  • Solfeggio Core Bundle$59.99

Questions

Is Ferromagnetic free?
Ferromagnetic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 285 Player Plus free?
285 Player Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ferromagnetic or 285 Player Plus have ads?
Neither Ferromagnetic nor 285 Player Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ferromagnetic or 285 Player Plus?
Ferromagnetic ships an update weekly, and 285 Player Plus every 4 months. Most recently, Ferromagnetic was updated on October 8, 2026 and 285 Player Plus on October 12, 2026.

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