AUVideoPlayer vs Braam Designer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AUVideoPlayer
This app functions as an Audio Unit v3 instrument plug-in for Digital Audio Workstations, enabling video playback within music production software. It supports various cloud storage and local files, offering sample-accurate synchronization with host transport clocks.
- AUv3 instrument plug-in for DAWs
- Supports local and cloud storage
- Sample-accurate sync with host transport
- Audio output with sample rate conversion
- Playback of videos without audio tracks
- Picture-in-Picture mode
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AUVideoPlayer is a video player that works as an Audio Unit v3 (AUv3) instrument plug-in your favorite DAW host apps such as AUM, Cubasis 3, BeatMaker 2, NanoStudio 2, GarageBand, or Audiobus 3. AUVideoPlayer can open video files stored in local, Photos, iCloud Drive, and other 3rd party cloud storage. AUVideoPlayer can output an audio signal and automatically converts the input sample rate to match the sample rate in the host app. AUVideoPlayer can also playback video files with no audio track. By enabling sync mode, AUVideoPlayer can playback a video file with the transport clock in host app for sample accurate synchronization. By running AUVideoPlayer standalone app and syncing with AUVideoPlayer plug-in in host app, you can play a video in Picture in Picture window even while closing the AUVideoPlayer plug-in window in host app. Supported Formats: MP4, MOV, ..., which Apple's Files app supports You can check the development status by following the Twitter account @AUVideoPlayer. Feel free to send your feedback! Support: https://twitter.com/AUVideoPlayer auvideoplayer@gmail.com
Braam Designer
Create powerful, cinematic braam sound effects for trailers, games, and dramatic content. This tool offers professional sound design capabilities with multi-layer synthesis, envelope shaping, and pitch sweep control.
- 3-layer synthesis
- Envelope shaping
- Pitch sweep control
- Studio-quality effects
- Preset library
- Professional WAV export
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Create powerful, cinematic braam sound effects like those heard in blockbuster movie trailers, video games, and dramatic content. Braam Designer puts professional sound design tools in your pocket. WHAT IS A BRAAM? A "braam" is that deep, resonant horn-like sound made famous by the Inception trailer. These dramatic tones are now used everywhere in media to build tension and create impact. POWERFUL 3-LAYER SYNTHESIS • Combine up to 3 independent sound layers • 7 waveform types: Sine, Square, Sawtooth, Triangle, White Noise, Pink Noise, Brown Noise • Full control over each layer's envelope, pitch, panning, and volume ENVELOPE SHAPING • Attack, Hold, and Decay controls per layer • Create everything from punchy hits to slow-building drones • Real-time waveform visualization shows exactly what you're designing PITCH SWEEP CONTROL • Set start and end frequencies for dramatic pitch movement • Logarithmic frequency scaling for natural-sounding sweeps • Range from sub-bass rumbles (15Hz) to mid-range tones (500Hz) STUDIO-QUALITY EFFECTS • High-pass and low-pass filters to shape your sound • Reverb with adjustable mix and decay for cinematic depth • Master volume and duration controls PRESET LIBRARY • 6 professionally designed presets to get started: - Inception: The classic cinematic braam - Dark Descent: Ominous descending tone - Titan Horn: Massive brass-like impact - Sub Quake: Earth-shaking low frequencies - Tension Rise: Building suspense riser - Dread Pulse: Horror-style pulsating drone SAVE YOUR DESIGNS • Create unlimited custom presets • Instant recall of your favorite sounds • Randomize function for creative inspiration PROFESSIONAL EXPORT • Render to 48kHz, 24-bit WAV files • Perfect for video editing, game development, and music production • Export directly to Files, share to other apps, or AirDrop to your Mac PERFECT FOR: • Video editors and filmmakers • Game developers and sound designers • Content creators and YouTubers • Musicians and producers • Anyone who wants to create dramatic audio No audio experience required. Just tap, tweak, and create cinematic sounds in seconds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Braam Designer at Free against AUVideoPlayer's $5.99. Braam Designer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). AUVideoPlayer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On ads 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
Braam Designer is free to download; AUVideoPlayer costs $5.99 up front. Braam Designer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AUVideoPlayer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Braam Designer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AUVideoPlayer has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
AUVideoPlayer ships an update every 2 months, Braam Designer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AUVideoPlayer | Braam Designer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hiroshi Kajihata | Scott Manley |
Customer experience
AUVideoPlayer
Braam Designer
In-app purchases
AUVideoPlayer
No in-app purchases
Braam Designer
- Braam Pro$4.99
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