Comparison

Spool vs CTA Studio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Spool

Easily create professional music videos with studio-quality visual effects on your mobile device. This app combines a drum machine with video editing, offering intuitive tools to sync visuals with your music. Import your own footage or use a curated library of content and effects.

Highlights
  • Real-time visual effects performance
  • Audio-reactive effects
  • BPM Sync for music synchronization
  • Extensive library of curated visuals
  • Import custom video footage
  • Multiple export formats for social media
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Creativity on tap. Spool is the easiest way to make awesome music videos with studio-quality visual effects - all on your iPhone or iPad. Drum machine meets video editor in an experience that’s as playful as it is intuitive. Find your beat with Spool's unique and immersive editing tools. Import your own footage or stay fresh with our library of frequently updated content and effects. Tap between video content and realtime effects, or set up audio-reactive effects to automatically move and change in time with your music. Adjust, trim, colorize, and sync to express your vision! Edit to the beat of your own creativity. = = = = = Performer * Tap on 12 video pads and 6 realtime global effects at a time, to perform your visuals to the music * Easily swap out video and effect pads * Create portrait, landscape or square video exports, and effortlessly share on social media or with friends * Record and playback custom sequences Editing Made Easy * Sync effects to match up perfectly with your music with BPM Sync * Colorize, trim, and add effects to videos and music * Playback settings: latch visuals to loop or trigger when tapped * Adjust attack and release of each global effect to fade in/out or snap on/off Visuals * Our carefully curated library contains a large range of original visuals and video content, made from some of the most prolific and inspiring producers and VJs around * Includes animation, live action, psychedelic and trippy effects, 3D graphics, slow motion, landscapes, cartoons, hand drawn visuals, and so much more * Realtime effects Music * Load your own songs from your device * Select music from your personal Apple Music library * Choose from our custom collection of music, with styles including techno, hip hop, EDM, and tons more = = = = = The free download of Spool is a demonstration of the software and contains restrictions on content and functionality. Subscribe to Spool Pro to unlock its full collection of curated sounds and visuals. Subscribe now to create studio-quality videos at a fraction of the price. = = = = = Learn artistic techniques and find creative inspiration with our collection of tutorials! Visit youtube.com/pixite to get started. = = = = = SPOOL PRO Use Spool Pro for free during the free 7-day trial. After the free trial, you will be automatically renewed to your selected subscription which you can cancel at any time. Paid subscriptions cost $3.99 USD per week for the weekly plan, $9.99 USD per month for the monthly plan, and $39.99 USD per year for the yearly plan. Prices are subject to change. Spool Pro automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage Spool Pro subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when you purchase a Spool Pro subscription. = = = = = Privacy Policy http://pixiteapps.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use http://pixiteapps.com/terms-of-use/

About

CTA Studio

Features
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CTA Studio generates vertical CTA videos that stop the scroll — purpose-built for TikTok, Reels, and Shorts. Pick a pattern-interrupt format, customize everything live, and export an HD 1080×1920 MP4 ready to post. No account required. 7 PROVEN PATTERN INTERRUPTS • Divine Reveal — light rays, clouds, and a sacred book/graphic reveal • Phone Takeover — fake incoming call, notification storm, screen takeover • Type Punch — kinetic typography + tap-to-install App Store card • Chat Story — animated iMessage conversation with inline CTA • Jackpot — slot machine with logo match, confetti, and JACKPOT payoff • Event Hype — poster reveal, countdown timer, ticket CTA • Story Repost — IG story frame with booking link sticker and animated GIFs EDIT EVERYTHING, LIVE Change text, logo, colors, subject image, music — the preview updates instantly on your phone. Every template reads the same config, so you can test all 7 formats without re-entering anything. Drafts are free. 8 LIGHT ATMOSPHERES Gold, emerald, silver, violet, dawn, ember, cyan, and Nûr white light — each retints the entire render: rays, halos, reflections on your subject. 4 LANGUAGES, AUTO RTL French, English, Arabic, and Spanish. Arabic switches to right-to-left layout automatically. One config generates all four language versions. ROYALTY-FREE MUSIC LIBRARY 10 built-in tracks (cinematic, oriental, mystic, piano) — CC0 or CC-BY, pre-trimmed to 8.5s with fade-out. Adjustable volume. You can also upload your own. PAY PER RENDER. NO SUBSCRIPTION. 1 render = 1 HD video downloaded. Buy a pack of renders, use them when you need them. No recurring charges, no account — your code keeps your balance synced between your phone and PC. DIRECT MP4 EXPORT On iPhone and iPad, the video is recorded natively as H.264 MP4 and saved straight to your Photos gallery. No server conversion, no waiting. WHO IT'S FOR Marketers, app publishers, content creators, and growth hackers who need high-converting vertical CTA videos without hiring an editor or learning After Effects. GET STARTED IN 2 MINUTES 1. Pick a template 2. Customize your text, logo, and music 3. Export your HD video 4. Post on TikTok, Reels, or Shorts No account needed. Just a code that keeps your balance wherever you go.

Screenshots

Spool4 screens
CTA Studio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Spool at 4 against CTA Studio's 2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Spool sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and CTA Studio sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Spool versus CTA Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpoolCTA Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (2.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixite Inc.Ousmane K TRAORE

Bugs and requests

Spool

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Exporting issues with specific clips
  • Audio waveform not displaying correctly
  • Freezing and crashing during export
  • Inability to load user's own audio/video
  • Subscription and purchase flow problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Expand video template library
  • Allow for multiple decks per song
  • Add more video and audio clip options
  • Improve export quality and stability
  • Offer a one-time purchase option

CTA Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Spool

Subscriptions3
  • Spool Pro - Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Spool Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Spool Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

CTA Studio

One-time2
  • PACK S$12.99
  • Pack L$29.99

Questions

Is Spool free?
Spool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CTA Studio free?
CTA Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spool or CTA Studio have ads?
Neither Spool nor CTA Studio shows ads.

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