Comparison

Soniq Viewer vs AudioVisualizer

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

Head to head
About

Soniq Viewer

This app visualizes sound frequencies using your device's microphone. It displays the pitch of your voice and music on an equally-tempered musical scale, with adjustable input sensitivity and up to 60 frames per second.

Highlights
  • Frequency spectrum visualization
  • Microphone audio input
  • Pitch detection
  • Equally-tempered musical scale display
  • Adjustable input sensitivity
  • High frame rate display (up to 60 fps)
Features
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Soniq Viewer is a frequency spectrum visualizer. It uses a microphone to pick up audio to draw. You can easily see the pitch of your voice. ================================================== * To play and visualize the music in iPod Library, use "Soniq Player". * Requires a microphone(built-in mic or earphones with mic). ================================================== Features - Spectrum is displayed relative to an equally-tempered musical frequency scale. - Supports input sensitivity setting. - Spectrum is displayed up to 60 frames per seconds.

About

AudioVisualizer

Transform your music into captivating light shows with vintage stereo equalizer and car audio system visuals. Supports lossless audio files and microphone input, offering deep customization for a unique listening experience.

Highlights
  • 3 iconic visualizer skins
  • Native audio engine with 60fps performance
  • Lossless audio file and folder playback
  • Deep customization with 81 color combinations
  • Adjustable segment resolution
  • Microphone and file playback sensitivity gains
Features
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Don't just listen to your music—watch it come alive. AudioVisualizer brings the mesmerizing glow of 1980s and 1990s golden-era stereo equalizers and iconic car audio systems to your iPhone. Faithfully emulating classic Vacuum Fluorescent Displays (VFD), this native visualizer transforms sound into captivating, real-time light shows. Visualize ambient music through your microphone, or import lossless FLAC and hi-res audio files directly from the Files app for seamless queue playback. KEY FEATURES: ◆ 3 Iconic Visualizer Skins • Classic (10-Band): The timeless aesthetic of home hi-fi components with smooth, authentic phosphor bars. • 3D Car Audio (90s VFD): Relive midnight highway cruises with immersive 3D perspective display emulation. • 3D Car Audio (Trapezoid): An electrifying inverted-trapezoid arena layout capturing explosive bass and treble dynamics. ◆ Native Audio Engine with Fluid 60fps Performance • Powered by Apple's Accelerate framework and Metal for ultra-low latency FFT frequency analysis. • Millisecond-accurate ballistics simulating physical attack, decay, and peak-hold phosphor physics. ◆ Lossless Audio File & Folder Playback • Import audio files (FLAC, WAV, ALAC, MP3, AAC) directly from your device or iCloud. • Add entire folders with one tap to create seamless playback queues. • Full support for background playback, lock screen controls, and repeat modes. ◆ Deep Customization (81 Color Combinations) • 9 vibrant phosphor colors for bars and peak markers: White, Cyan, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange, Yellow, and Red. • Adjustable segment resolution from 10 to 100 levels. • Fine-tune rise speed, fall speed, and peak hold duration. • Independent sensitivity gains for microphone and file playback. Perfect as desk decor, a companion for late-night listening sessions, or rediscovering your favorite records. Turn your iPhone into a piece of timeless audio craftsmanship.

Screenshots

Soniq Viewer2 screens
AudioVisualizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Soniq Viewer at 100% against AudioVisualizer's 0%. Soniq Viewer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). AudioVisualizer's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 20 months). On 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

AudioVisualizer is free to download; Soniq Viewer costs $1.99 up front. AudioVisualizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Soniq Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soniq Viewer ships an update every 20 months, AudioVisualizer every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Soniq Viewer versus AudioVisualizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoniq ViewerAudioVisualizer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuji KoikeMasamichi Maeda

Customer experience

Soniq Viewer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AudioVisualizer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Soniq Viewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AudioVisualizer

One-time1
  • フル機能をアンロック$1.99

Questions

Is Soniq Viewer free?
Soniq Viewer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AudioVisualizer free?
AudioVisualizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Soniq Viewer or AudioVisualizer have ads?
Neither Soniq Viewer nor AudioVisualizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soniq Viewer or AudioVisualizer?
Soniq Viewer ships an update every 20 months, and AudioVisualizer every 8 days. Most recently, Soniq Viewer was updated on October 23, 2026 and AudioVisualizer on October 25, 2026.

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