Comparison

VidUnSpool vs Fraksl

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

Head to head
About

VidUnSpool

Transform videos and photos into unique pixelated messages. Create large, dynamic text displays with various artistic effects like 3D LED scrollers and mirror image options. Share your creations across social media or freespace.

Highlights
  • Video and photo to pixel conversion
  • 3D LED-style scroller display
  • Gravity Mirror effect
  • Laser draw and Old Vegas styles
  • Adjustable scroll speed and tumble effect
  • Giant letter creation
  • Movie save and share options
Features
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Unwind video frames and turn them into message pixels, or use a photo as the pixel. Supersize iPad scroller in 3D: LED-style scroller with Times-Square around-the-corner display with movie save and share options. With Gravity Mirror to display the message in mirror image if you flip the device over, and all angles between. The message is "hanging" in virtual space" when you are in Gravity Mirror. With "laser draw," , Old Vegas option for broken lightbulbs, a rainbeaux of colours, super long message length. Tumble your message too, and control scroll speed. Giant letters are possible if you hold the iPad in portrait orientation. Broadcast your carefully crafted queries thru freespace or social media channels via your giant iPad.

About

Fraksl

Explore and create mesmerizing fractal art with interactive touch controls. Apply various filters and mirrors, and even use your camera to generate unique visual patterns. Save, share, and export your creations in high resolution.

Highlights
  • Navigate fractal space with touch gestures
  • Apply filters and mirrors
  • Interact with fractals using phone camera
  • Record in-app videos
  • Export high-resolution images
  • Save fractals for later use
Features
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Fraksl turns your device into a real-time fractal visual engine. Powered by live video feedback, it transforms simple inputs into endlessly evolving, mesmerizing patterns — perfect for live performances, music visuals, generative art, and creative exploration. FILTERS & MIRRORS Apply color filters and mirror transformations to reshape your fractals into new forms. Combine them with layers and modulators for infinite creative possibilities. LAYERS Mix multiple visual sources into your fractals. Use your live camera as input, import images and videos from your library, or receive NDI streams from other apps and devices. Each layer has full control over blend mode, opacity, hue, position, rotation, scale, and chroma keying. SEQUENCES Capture bookmarks of your visual state — filter, mirror, color, and more. Arrange them into sequences with custom transition and hold times for smooth, cinematic playback. Export and share your sequences with others. MODULATORS Automate any parameter with real-time signal sources: Audio — react to sound from your microphone MIDI — connect hardware controllers and DAWs Beat Clock — sync to BPM with adjustable divisions Waveform — generate smooth LFO patterns Motion — use your device's gyroscope and accelerometer Gamepad — connect any controller for hands-on performance Create complex, evolving visuals that respond to music, movement, or external control. CAPTURE & RECORDING Take high-resolution screenshots or record video with optional microphone audio. Share directly from the app. NDI STREAMING Stream your output live over the network to any NDI-compatible software or device. Ideal for live shows, streaming setups, and multi-screen installations. PRESETS Save and recall your complete setup — layers, modulators, mappings, sequences, and all settings — in a single tap. AVAILABLE IN 9 LANGUAGES English, Dutch, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, and Polish. FREE TO USE Fraksl is free with core features included. Unlock additional filters, mirrors, layers, modulators, capture, streaming, and save slots individually or as a full bundle. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Fraksl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fraksl at 4.8 against VidUnSpool's 3.7. Fraksl also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 50%) and ratings volume (626 vs 6). VidUnSpool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 12 months). On price and ads 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. Fraksl sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. VidUnSpool asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fraksl holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fraksl has 626 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of VidUnSpool's written reviews are positive against 88% of Fraksl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VidUnSpool ships an update fortnightly, Fraksl every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
VidUnSpool versus Fraksl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVidUnSpoolFraksl
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)4.8 (626 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews87.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6626 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerdifferential enterprisesEmiel Harmsen

Customer experience

VidUnSpool

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Fraksl

All ratings614 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews139 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral5.0%
Negative7.2%

Bugs and requests

VidUnSpool

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Fraksl

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera feature crashes app on iOS 16
  • Recording feature produces slow videos
  • Saving high-res images not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Full-screen mode
  • More color/shape options
  • MIDI/audio integration
  • Custom mirror editor
  • Ability to import user photos

In-app purchases

None

VidUnSpool

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Fraksl

Subscriptions2
  • Fraksl Subscription (monthly)$1.491 Month
  • Fraksl Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time8
  • Mirror Pack$3.99
  • Filter Pack$3.99
  • Save Pack$8.99
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  • Layers Pack$12.99
  • Modulators Pack$12.99
  • Fraksl Pro$14.99
  • All Packs Bundle (upgrade from pro)$34.99
  • All Packs Bundle$44.99

Questions

Is VidUnSpool free?
VidUnSpool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fraksl free?
Fraksl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VidUnSpool or Fraksl?
Fraksl is rated higher. VidUnSpool averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Fraksl averages 4.8 from 626 ratings.
Do VidUnSpool or Fraksl have ads?
Neither VidUnSpool nor Fraksl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VidUnSpool or Fraksl?
VidUnSpool ships an update fortnightly, and Fraksl every 12 months. Most recently, VidUnSpool was updated on November 1, 2026 and Fraksl on November 2, 2026.

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