# Ferromagnetic vs Cymatics Lab

The clearest difference is rating: Ferromagnetic at 4.1 against Cymatics Lab's 3.7. Ferromagnetic also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). Cymatics Lab's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ferromagnetic holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ferromagnetic has 26 ratings behind it against 3, 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 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ferromagnetic | Cymatics Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferromagnetic/id1546537151/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cymatics-lab/id6759083381/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 152 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 | $14.99 | one-time |
| FM Producer Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| FM Producer One-Time | $49.99 | 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/id6759083381)

Visualize sound as intricate, shifting geometric patterns created by sand particles. Explore different modes, use your microphone or music library as a sound source, and customize the visual effects. Share your creations with a community or use it for live performances.

**Highlights:** Real-time sand particle simulation driven by sound, Multiple visualization modes (Square, Circle, Cavity, Lissajous, Quasicrystal), Sound input via microphone, music library, or frequency engine, Extensive customization of physics, visuals, and art effects, Beat-reactive effects synced to music, Community feed for sharing and remixing creations, Record videos and take photos for sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cymatics Lab Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## 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 3.7 from 3 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 every 5 days. Most recently, Ferromagnetic was updated on October 16, 2026 and Cymatics Lab on September 24, 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.*