# VS vs 2N1T3

The clearest difference is price: 2N1T3 at Free against VS's $24.99. 2N1T3 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). VS's advantage is ratings volume (125 vs 4). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

2N1T3 is free to download; VS costs $24.99 up front. VS sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. 2N1T3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

2N1T3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VS has 125 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of VS's written reviews are positive against 100% of 2N1T3's.

VS ships an update every 6 weeks, 2N1T3 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VS | 2N1T3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vs-visual-synthesizer/id1560330289/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2n1t3/id6810064287/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 787 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Imaginando Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/895445015) | [2N1T3 Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810064289) |

## What reviewers say

### VS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vs-visual-synthesizer/id1560330289)

Generate dynamic, audio-reactive visuals for your music projects. This app offers extensive customization with layers, shaders, images, and video, allowing you to perform visuals live or record them for your tracks. Integrate seamlessly with DAWs and external displays.

**Highlights:** 8 polyphonic visual layers, Shader, image, and video materials, Modulation matrix, AUv3 plugin support, Live performance output, Built-in video recorder, Custom shader editor

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retina Refill Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Textural Memories Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Spells Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Retro Riot Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Raw Reflections Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Noir Cuts Preset Packs | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Awesome audiovisual workflow
- 💡 Powerful yet easy to use
- 🎨 Great for getting vibes out
- 🌟 Expands musical aspirations visually
- 🎛️ Easy to work with (Imaginando apps)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No elegant way for live synchronized video out
- 🔌 Popout to external displays only in standalone app
- 🚫 Standalone app can't run in background
- 🎛️ Doesn't work well plugged into looper or DAW
- ❌ Not fun at all

**Reported bugs**

- No elegant way to get live synchronized video out
- Popout to external displays only in standalone app, which can’t run in background
- Video record export issue: videos are 30+ minutes when recorded for shorter duration
- NDI stream not working
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Integrate an audio tool for Spotify/other audio sources
- Allow using any graphic or photo content as a layer
- Hope for Metal rendering for super performance shaders
- More ways to interact between layers (displacement, feedback)
- Post-processing effects (luma key, feedback, kaleidoscope, mirror)


### 2N1T3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2n1t3/id6810064287)

Discover emerging artists and attend exclusive music events. This platform connects fans with artists through private studio sets and live performances. Manage your tickets, profile, and bookings, and explore artist lineups and playlists.

**Highlights:** Event discovery and ticketing, Artist profiles and lineups, Private studio sets and main stage nights, User profiles and booking management, 24/7 broadcast and on-demand content, Spotify playlist integration, Artist submission and pitching

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VS free?

VS costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is 2N1T3 free?

2N1T3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VS or 2N1T3?

2N1T3 is rated higher. VS averages 4.6 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while 2N1T3 averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do VS or 2N1T3 have ads?

Neither VS nor 2N1T3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VS or 2N1T3?

VS ships an update every 6 weeks, and 2N1T3 weekly. Most recently, VS was updated on October 23, 2026 and 2N1T3 on October 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.*