# Ferromagnetic vs Refract

The clearest difference is rating: Refract at 5.0 against Ferromagnetic's 4.1. Refract also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Ferromagnetic's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). 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 Refract sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Refract holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. 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 point the same way: 80% of Ferromagnetic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Refract's.

Ferromagnetic ships an update weekly, Refract every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ferromagnetic | Refract |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferromagnetic/id1546537151/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refract-music-visualizer/id6802356398/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 | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Eke](https://appshunter.io/developer/886776646) | [Greg Wolny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896084896) |

## 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


### Refract

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refract-music-visualizer/id6802356398)

Create dynamic music videos from any audio track using your own photos, text, and effects. This app analyzes music to choreograph visuals in real-time, offering a full timeline editor and export options for major social platforms.

**Highlights:** Beat-synced visualizers, Customizable effects and overlays, Full multi-track timeline editor, Import audio from various sources, One-tap presets for social platforms, Offline processing and export

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Refract Pro — Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Refract Pro — Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ferromagnetic free?

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

### Is Refract free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ferromagnetic or Refract?

Refract is rated higher. Ferromagnetic averages 4.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Refract averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ferromagnetic or Refract have ads?

Neither Ferromagnetic nor Refract shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ferromagnetic or Refract?

Ferromagnetic ships an update weekly, and Refract every 5 days. Most recently, Ferromagnetic was updated on October 24, 2026 and Refract on October 29, 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.*