# Ferromagnetic vs Cymatics Lab

The clearest difference is rating: Ferromagnetic at 4.1 against Cymatics Lab's 3.0. Ferromagnetic also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). Cymatics Lab's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ferromagnetic sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Cymatics Lab sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ferromagnetic holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ferromagnetic has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Ferromagnetic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cymatics Lab's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ferromagnetic ships an update weekly, Cymatics Lab daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ferromagnetic | Cymatics Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferromagnetic/id1546537151/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cymatics-lab-music-visualizer/id6759083381/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 542 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Eke](https://appshunter.io/developer/886776646) | [Kiefer Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876759597) |

## What reviewers say

### Ferromagnetic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferromagnetic/id1546537151)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FM Visualizer | $2.49 | per month |
| FM Producer | $3.99 | per month |
| A generous tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| FM Visualizer One-TIme | $17.99 | one-time |
| FM Producer Upgrade | $39.99 | one-time |
| FM Producer One-Time | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and classic visuals
- 🎶 Great music synchronization
- 💡 Highly customizable effects
- 💰 Excellent value for money (especially Pro/Lifetime)
- 🚀 Fast and responsive performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Song titles don't update
- 🐛 Custom image saving bug (fixed)
- 🐛 Blurry logo import
- 🐛 Crashing on launch
- 🐛 Poorly implemented controls (MacOS)

**Reported bugs**

- 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)

**Requested features**

- 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


### Cymatics Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cymatics-lab-music-visualizer/id6759083381)

Visualize sound by creating dynamic patterns from music or your own beats. Explore sand and liquid simulations, compose music, and share your creations. Experience sound in a unique visual dimension.

**Highlights:** Sound-to-pattern visualization, Sand and liquid simulation modes, Built-in music composer, Live performance tools, Frequency tuning, Pattern sharing and remixing, Audio and MIDI export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ferromagnetic free?

Ferromagnetic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cymatics Lab free?

Cymatics Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ferromagnetic or Cymatics Lab?

Ferromagnetic is rated higher. Ferromagnetic averages 4.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Cymatics Lab averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ferromagnetic or Cymatics Lab have ads?

Neither Ferromagnetic nor Cymatics Lab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ferromagnetic or Cymatics Lab?

Ferromagnetic ships an update weekly, and Cymatics Lab daily. Most recently, Ferromagnetic was updated on November 3, 2026 and Cymatics Lab on November 9, 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.*