Comparison

LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer vs STAELLA

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

Head to head
About

LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer

Visualize surrounding sounds with dynamic, colorful graphics that react to music and speech. This app uses your device's microphone to display fluid animations, offering various visualizers and color themes for an engaging audio experience.

Highlights
  • Visualize surrounding sounds
  • Fluid, colorful graphics
  • Bounce to the beat
  • Multiple visualizers
  • Multiple color themes
  • Automatic gain correction
  • Microphone sensitivity control
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***** "Great job with this one guys, I'm a DJ and I run this app in my booth, the chicks dig it." - VegasMC LED Audio Spectrum uses your iPhone or iPad microphone to visualize sound through fluid, colorful graphics that bounce to the beat! Now you can actually "see" any surrounding sound such as speech, music, singing and more. The app comes with a handful of simple, yet outstandingly implemented visualizers and each has multiple color themes to choose from. Feature Highlights: ● High-speed sampling for fluid, responsive graphics ● Multiple color themes to choose from ● Automatic gain correction for loud environments ● Microphone sensitivity level control ***** "If you liked the cool graphic equalizer on your super-old stereo, this is for you!" ***** "If you're an audiophile, musician, DJ, or simply an appreciator of music, this app is definitely worth it!" ***** "Set your iDevice down near the speakers at any party and you have a great visual add for your guests!" ***** "Looks great in your car - just attach it to the dashboard and have a graphic EQ display like older radios had in the 90's!"

About

STAELLA

Create dynamic, real-time music visualizations with customizable effects. Import audio from various sources, record your creations, and share them on social media. Offers advanced control with MIDI integration and keyboard shortcuts.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio-reactive visuals
  • Customizable effects and colors
  • Import music from playlists, mic, or simulation
  • One-touch video recording
  • MIDI device integration
  • Keyboard shortcuts for control
  • Gesture controls
Features
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Real-time music visualization. 30 Visuals × 78 Shapes — every play, a different piece. ■ Design the visuals from a free combination 4 categories with 30 Visuals and 78 Shapes, Knobs, Text, backgrounds, 10 Screen Effects and 10 Wallpaper Blends. Layer them into anything from a club-style spectrum to an ambient nebula. Visuals and Shapes switch on the beat of the song. On HDR displays, glows and gradients render with brightness beyond SDR. ■ Preset sharing Save the look you made as a preset and share it with a code or a link. ■ Two recording modes for different intents Recording keeps every knob move and Visual switch you make. Export locks the UI so a stable, hands-off render finishes on its own. Before exporting, you can also edit the show along the flow of the song, like in a video editor. Both hide the UI, support up to 4K with HDR export, and can auto-record a full song in Playlist mode. ■ Four audio sources Files (music on device; iOS also imports from the iTunes library) Microphone (low-latency input) Simulation (visuals keep moving with no source) AUv3 (visualize plugin audio) ▸ Time-synced lyrics Songs available in a supported lyric database can display lyrics in time with the music. Song title and artist name too. You can also show lyrics you typed yourself. ▸ External display output (AirPlay / HDMI adapters) Connect a TV or projector via iOS Screen Mirroring (AirPlay) or an HDMI adapter. The visuals go full screen while the UI stays on your device. ■ Play with whatever's in your hand Touch and flick iPad + Magic Keyboard shortcuts MIDI controllers (long-press any knob to assign, BLE MIDI supported) Gamepad (D-pad, buttons, sticks) ■ Where to use it · VJ sets at clubs, live shows and streams · Music videos and lyric videos for social · Screen visuals for a room or a party ■ Notes · DRM-protected tracks (e.g. Apple Music) can't be played. · For issues or requests, reach out via in-app feedback or support. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer4 screens
STAELLA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: STAELLA at Free against LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer's $4.99. STAELLA also leads on ratings volume (1.7K vs 24). LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

STAELLA is free to download; LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer costs $4.99 up front. STAELLA sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STAELLA has 1.7K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer's written reviews are positive against 45% of STAELLA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer ships an update every 3 months, STAELLA every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer versus STAELLA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLED Audio Spectrum VisualizerSTAELLA
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (24 ratings) — better3.9 (1.7K ratings)
Positive reviews60.4% of reviews — better44.7% of reviews
Number of ratings241.7K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB256 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperONYX Appsmonocro

Customer experience

LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive60.4%
Neutral12.9%
Negative26.7%

STAELLA

All ratings1,689 ratings
Positive71.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews609 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral14.4%
Negative40.9%

User reviews

LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great visuals
  • 🚀 Responsive and sensitive to audio
  • 💡 Reminds users of old-school stereo equipment
  • 🎨 Variety of visualization options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes or doesn't work on some devices
  • 🔇 Doesn't play music directly, only reacts to microphone
  • 🔌 Incompatible with Bluetooth/USB audio
  • 🔍 Limited customization options

STAELLA

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing visuals
  • 👍 Great for music production
  • 💡 Customizable effects
  • 🚀 Responsive app
  • 👍 Fantastic customer service

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Locked behind paywall
  • 🐛 Crashes and glitches
  • 🔒 Limited free features
  • 🐛 Buggy recording functionality
  • 🔒 Restrictive music integration

Bugs and requests

LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cuts off Bluetooth audio when app is opened
  • Microphone sensitivity issues causing false triggers
  • Compatibility problems with older iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Bluetooth/USB audio support
  • Allow playing music from device library
  • Provide more visualization options and customization
  • Implement AirPlay support

STAELLA

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Music playback issues and controls not working
  • Inability to import user's own music files
  • Exported videos have poor quality and audio sync issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for streaming services
  • Improve export and download options
  • Expand customization and control over visuals
  • Implement portrait mode and different aspect ratios
  • Add ability to layer and blend multiple visuals

In-app purchases

None

LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

STAELLA

Subscriptions2
  • STAELLA Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • STAELLA Premium$49.991 Year
One-time5
  • Toolkit pro$9.99
  • STELLA$9.99
  • TERRA$9.99
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  • MACHINA$9.99
  • NEX$9.99

Questions

Is LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer free?
LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is STAELLA free?
STAELLA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer or STAELLA?
LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer is rated higher. LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while STAELLA averages 3.9 from 1.7K ratings.
Do LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer or STAELLA have ads?
STAELLA shows ads; LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer does not.
Which is updated more often, LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer or STAELLA?
LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer ships an update every 3 months, and STAELLA every 2 months. Most recently, LED Audio Spectrum Visualizer was updated on October 29, 2026 and STAELLA on October 29, 2026.

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