COLORCODE VJ vs 100VJ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
COLORCODE VJ
Transform your iPad into a VJ tool for events or personal use. Easily switch and display movies, images, and texts, with the option to overlay PNGs and play music library tracks. Output to external displays for a more immersive experience.
- Mix and output movie files
- Overlay PNG images with transparency
- Display and move text overlays
- Play Music library tracks as BGM
- Output to external displays
- Use internal iPad camera
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Suited for both hobby and professional use, COLORCODE VJ quickly turns your iPad into a VJ tool. At your home or at an event, it's never been easier to become a VJ! COLORCODE VJ can switch and display movies, images, and texts. You can also output to external displays via separately available adapters (*1). ***We stongly recommend to use with iPad2, because of the hardware limitations (lack of CPU power and available memory) of iPad1. It will be difficult to use comfortably with iPad1. =What you can do with COLORCODE VJ= - Load, mix, and output movie files. (You can display up to 2 movies simultaneously) - Overlay PNG image files. You can move the images by touching on the screen, or preset the movement in advance. PNG transparency is supported. - Display texts. Like images, texts can also be moved. - Play tracks in your Music library as BGM (*2). -The sound of video can be played now. - Output to external displays such as your TV, PC monitor, and projector. (*1) Works with most recent LCD TVs! - You can use a Internal Camera on iPad. =Recommended use= - As part of a full-fledged VJ equipment set. You can even get up on the stage with your iPad while VJing! - As a VJ tool for musicians. COLORCODE VJ offers musicians a quick way to play movies in addition to their instruments. Take control of both music and images to add depth to your expression! - As a party tool Simply hook up your iPad to a TV or monitor and start VJing! You can also show movies that were filmed with your iPad. A video slideshow? No problem! - As a presentation tool While there are many presentation tools for iPad, COLORCODE VJ may be the one for you when a simple slideshow just doesn't cut it. Tweak your presentation to match the atmosphere for a successful presentation! - As a simple digital signage Connect your iPad to a monitor and play movies for in-store promotions. =COLORCODE VJ Basics= - COLORCODE VJ has 2 modes of operation. Edit mode for preparing your VJ play, and Play mode for performing the actual VJ play. Note that output to external display will be disabled under Edit mode. - Is an external display a must? Absolutely not! COLORCODE VJ will work perfectly fine with just your iPad. It's a lot more fun with an external monitor though! - In iPad, since there are few memories and the capability of CPU is also low, the COLORCODEVJ cannot run comfortably. =Facebook page & Tutorial Videos= http://www.facebook.com/COLORCODEVJ http://www.youtube.com/user/ARTTeknika =Sample files= Movies and images provided with COLORCODE VJ are for use within the app only. Contact the respective creator if you wish to use the materials for any other purpose. The material is premised on using on iPad. *Contributing creators: - DEVILROBOTS(http://www.dvrb.jp/) - tymote(http://tymote.jp/) - VJ REEL(http://www.reelvision.jp, http://www.reelvision.jp/apprication/apprication.html) - takafumi tsuchiya/TAKCOM (http://www.takafumitsuchiya.com) - takuya hosogane (http://www.hsgn.tk/) - mogmotion - Keitaro Maruhashi(brix video syndicate, VJ Illegal function call, 2E2L artworks)(http://www.facebook.com/keitaro.maruhashi) - SUN&MOON,inc.(http://sun-moon.ne.jp/) - "Kappa-godaime" by CPP ----------------------------------------------- (*1) The following adapters are supported: - Apple Digital AV Adapter - Apple VGA Adapter - Apple Composite AV Cable Select the cable to match your display. http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/ipad_accessories/cables_do-cks?mco=MjEzNTM2MDI (*2) DRM protected tracks purchased on the iTunes Music Store cannot be played. iTunes Plus tracks are DRM-free and can be played.
100VJ
This app is a comprehensive visual jockeying tool for creating and performing live visual shows. It offers advanced features for media handling, effects, and real-time control, suitable for both novice and experienced users. Connect to external displays for dynamic performances.
- Chainable multi-layer effects
- Audio-reactive and BPM-synced effects
- Channel-based architecture for video, images, and GIFs
- Animatable controls via MIDI, LFO, and device motion
- Live input sources including camera and text rendering
- Projection mapping with perspective transform
- Real-time output recording and transition effects
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100VJ is a versatile VJ tool for both beginners and advanced users. Connect a projector or monitor via HDMI or AirPlay and start VJing immediately. Designed for real-time visual performance, from simple setups to complex live systems. Key Features Asset & Media Handling • Smooth synchronization with the system photo library • Import from Files app • Asset launcher for saving and loading channel configurations Effects System • Chainable multi-layer effects • Parametric effects • Audio-reactive effects • BPM-synced effects • Core Image filters Channel-Based Architecture • Channels support video, image, GIF, real-time sources, effects, and filters • Per-channel blend, colorize, and transform controls • Multi-layer channel slots with compute resource limits • Drag and drop reordering and saving to the asset launcher • Tap to select, long-press to lift, drag and drop channel previews • Load assets to the selected channel with a single tap Animatable Controls • Fully animatable sliders • Control via MIDI, LFO, audio input, device motion, and more Live Input Sources (Playables) • Camera input • Aether client to use another 100VJ on the local network as an input source • Text rendering • Countdown display Projection Mapping • Perspective transform for external output • Supports AirPlay and external display adapters • DMX artnet RGBMapping. • Laser output from video contour conversion (beta, currently supports LaserCube WiFi only) Output & Recording • Up to 4K output (external output capability required via AirPlay or USB-C) • Real-time output recording • Transition effects and slideshows Sync & Control • Automatic BPM detection from microphone input and auto switcher • MIDI and Network MIDI control • Resolution, frame rate, and advanced settings (Long-press or double-tap the gear icon to open the settings screen) Wireless & Network Features • NDI Sender • Aether real-time server for sending to other 100VJ instances • Syphon support (requires a Mac with Aether Syphon installed) • High-speed send and receive via USB or LAN (Bonjour or mDNS required) Premium Plan • ArtNet DMX controller • Control LED bars and PAR lights over the network • 8ch Mode Performance & Architecture • Fully Metal-based rendering pipeline • Multi-threaded architecture using async and await • Rendering is isolated from UI operations for stable output • Atomic rendering with prioritized async updates such as animatable sliders • Reduced CPU usage compared to version 4, even with increased UI and processing complexity Notes • Instructions for previous versions (version 4 and earlier) are available on the support page • A user forum is available for feedback and discussion Support and Information https://sites.google.com/view/100vj/home Legal and Credits • App Store screenshots use Beeple’s VJ loops (Creative Commons licensed) https://www.beeple-crap.com • 100VJ does not claim copyright over content created with the app • Please ensure proper rights for all assets used Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://sites.google.com/view/100vj/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: 100VJ at $3.99 against COLORCODE VJ's $23.99. 100VJ also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.6) and review sentiment (63% vs 50%). COLORCODE VJ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 26.0). On ratings volume, ads 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
COLORCODE VJ costs $23.99 and 100VJ $3.99 up front. 100VJ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. COLORCODE VJ asks for nothing beyond the download.
100VJ holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of COLORCODE VJ's written reviews are positive against 63% of 100VJ's.
COLORCODE VJ ships an update every 3 months, 100VJ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | COLORCODE VJ | 100VJ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $23.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 1.6 (10 ratings) | 4.0 (29 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 62.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 29 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ART Teknika Inc. | Narumi Inada |
Customer experience
COLORCODE VJ
100VJ
In-app purchases
COLORCODE VJ
No in-app purchases
100VJ
- Premium$0.991 Month
- Premium$9.991 Year
- Tip ($0.99)$0.99
- Tip 10 times$9.99









