Comparison

iBeams Music Visualizer vs July 4th Countdown

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

Head to head
About

iBeams Music Visualizer

Experience a truly interactive music visualizer that responds to your touch and sound. Create and manipulate a variety of psychedelic effects, from plasma beams to geometric shapes, and customize them with numerous editable parameters. Save your creations and share them with friends.

Highlights
  • Interactive procedural special effects
  • Manipulate plasma, lightning, lasers, and more
  • Touch, pinch, zoom, and tilt controls
  • Responds to microphone input
  • 15 different core effects
  • Over a dozen editable parameters
  • Kaleidoscope action
Features
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[NEWS] - iBeams HD for the iPad now available check it out http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibeams-hd-interactive-light/id363450339?mt=8 ◆“Visual delights await your eyes” - Frapster.com: ◆“A trip... uses everything that the iphone has to create an experience.. download it and be mesmerized for hours” - iphoneapppodcast.com “This is probably the best "interactive effects" app for ipod touch/iphone. It draws me in. I can participate rather then just watch.”- markymarktoo The only true interactive music visualizer! - joaquinestrago Time for a trip? iBeams is a interactive procedural special effects system, pending FDA approval as a mind altering substance. Create and manipulate hypnotic beams of plasma, lightning bolts, squiggles, lasers, swirly swarms, flames of light, geometric shapes, sine waves, color spray, and other psychedelic shapes. Touch the screen and watch the beams follow your fingers. Pinch, zoom and tilt to control motion echos traveling off into infinity. Shake your iPhone/iPod touch to change colors. Turn on your music! iBeams can respond to anything your microphone hears. Sound intensity appears as gray, red and green circles. Build your own music visualizer by connecting different controls to the microphone. Video of music interactivity: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_XJqTi_gSQ [NEWS] Wondering what all the buttons do? take a look at our feature walk though video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAaqhgUjUjA want a quick 30 second demo of everything you can make: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN8L8hi6BXc [HINTS] ◆Double tap the home button while playing music to bring up apple's built-in playback controls. Post your own pictures to our flicker group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/ibeams/ Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/iBeams Features: ◆15 different core effects that will follow your fingers. ◆Over a dozen editable parameters: adjustable width, speed, density, noise, texture map. ◆Control Motion blur strength, spin, zoom, scale, and warping parameters to distort the imagery over time. ◆Kaleidoscope action to create beautiful images with symmetry ◆A unique controller framework, all the various parameter can be controlled procedurally. (just tap the name of the parameter button). The parameter value can then be based on the microphone input, sine wave or various types of noise. ◆Save your setting. made something cool save it for later to show your friends. Version 3.0 ◆Touches have a visual representation and have new sound effects for the interaction. ◆A number of auto movement options for the sources and targets including spin, float, gravity and fly. ◆Sources, targets and touches can all now distort the world ◆New sharing options, save to photo album, email a screen shot to a friend, direct upload to twitter ◆New visibility page that puts all the various options in one place. ◆Import your own images to be the distortable background Version 2.5 ◆New Kaleidoscope option ◆New image distortion framework ◆Improved user interface Version 2.0 ◆A new controller framework, all the various parameter labels are now buttons. Tap them and parameter value can then be based on the microphone input, sine wave or a random value. ◆Improved non glowy rendering ◆New Splash screen, New Icon ----------------- Please rate and review IBeams! Your 5-star ratings mean more features and functionality. Your one star rating means I walk around looking mopey. ------------------ Recommended for fans of Spawn Illuminati, Plasma Ball, Artisan, iLava, 3D Fireworks, iBurn, and iSmoke, volt 3d, audiogasm

About

July 4th Countdown

Build anticipation for Independence Day with a patriotic countdown timer. Enjoy realistic firework animations, customize your background, and share the festive spirit with Apple Watch and AirPlay support.

Highlights
  • July 4th countdown timer
  • Realistic firework animations
  • Customizable backgrounds
  • Apple Watch support
  • AirPlay mirroring
Features
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Get Ready to Celebrate America's Historic 250th! Unleash your patriotic spirit with the ultimate July 4th Countdown app! As we approach America's monumental 250th anniversary, this is more than just a timer—it's a vibrant experience that builds anticipation for Independence Day with stunning visuals and exciting features, keeping the spirit of freedom alive all year long. Key Features: • Experience the Thrill: Watch the days, hours, minutes, and even seconds melt away as you count down to America's historic birthday celebration. • Year-Round Fireworks: Don't wait for July! Enjoy spectacular, realistic firework animations and sounds anytime, anywhere, with just a tap. • Personalize Your Countdown: Make it uniquely yours! Customize your countdown background with your favorite photos from your library. • Share the Joy: Project the excitement onto your big screen with AirPlay mirroring for a shared patriotic experience!* Apple Watch Exclusive Features: • Fully Standalone: Leave your phone behind! Track the countdown independently right from your Apple Watch. • Spectacular Animations: Experience our custom, realistic firework animations optimized specifically for your watch display. • Instant Access: Stay connected to the excitement and keep the patriotic spirit alive with just a glance at your wrist. Whether you're planning your perfect July 4th celebration or simply love America, this app is your go-to companion for patriotic pride and festive fun. Download July 4th Countdown Today and let the historic celebration begin! God Bless America and Happy 4th of July! * AirPlay requires a Wi-Fi connection and a TV connected to an Apple TV! See your device's manual, Apple TV's manual, or Apple's website for information and directions about AirPlay and mirroring your device on a TV or monitor. ** If you like this app, please write a review and also share this app with your Family and Friends on Social Media. Thank you for your support. ** We work very hard to make our apps the best they can be and want you to have a great experience. If you have ideas on how to make this app better, or if you are experiencing technical problems with this app, please contact us by pressing the "App Support" button located in the Information screen, or by visiting our website. Thank you.

Screenshots

iBeams Music Visualizer4 screens
July 4th Countdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iBeams Music Visualizer at 71% against July 4th Countdown's 0%. iBeams Music Visualizer also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

iBeams Music Visualizer costs $0.99 and July 4th Countdown $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iBeams Music Visualizer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iBeams Music Visualizer has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of iBeams Music Visualizer's written reviews are positive against 0% of July 4th Countdown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iBeams Music Visualizer ships an update every 3 weeks, July 4th Countdown every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iBeams Music Visualizer versus July 4th Countdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBeams Music VisualizerJuly 4th Countdown
Price$0.99$0.99
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developergedalia.netJS Digital Productions, Inc.

Customer experience

iBeams Music Visualizer

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative21.9%

July 4th Countdown

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

iBeams Music Visualizer

No in-app purchases

None

July 4th Countdown

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iBeams Music Visualizer free?
iBeams Music Visualizer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is July 4th Countdown free?
July 4th Countdown costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iBeams Music Visualizer or July 4th Countdown?
iBeams Music Visualizer is rated higher. iBeams Music Visualizer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while July 4th Countdown averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iBeams Music Visualizer or July 4th Countdown have ads?
Neither iBeams Music Visualizer nor July 4th Countdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iBeams Music Visualizer or July 4th Countdown?
iBeams Music Visualizer ships an update every 3 weeks, and July 4th Countdown every 11 months. Most recently, iBeams Music Visualizer was updated on November 6, 2026 and July 4th Countdown on November 1, 2026.

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