Thrivestone vs Quantum VJ HD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thrivestone
Explore a universe of interactive camera filters that tap into abstract and chaotic visual realms. This application generates unique, dynamic imagery for your photos and videos. Be aware of potential photosensitive warnings due to light flashes.
- Interactive camera filters
- Chaos-inspired visuals
- Dynamic photo effects
- Unique video generation
- Photosensitive warning
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Interactive camera filters that draw from the great seas of chaos. Photosensitive warning: This app creates flashes of light that could trigger seizures for people with visual sensitivities.
Quantum VJ HD
This app creates dynamic visual effects synchronized with audio input from your microphone or line-in. It allows real-time mixing with your camera feed and supports custom image uploads. Control various visual parameters with intuitive multitouch gestures.
- Audio-reactive graphics
- Real-time camera stream mixing
- Multitouch parameter control
- Custom codeset image upload
- Microphone and Line-in audio input
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Quantum VJ HD is a simple glitch-style audio visualizer. It can receive sound from the microphone or from the Line-in port (depends on the system settings). Sound will be converted to the graphic elements byte by byte. The final video can be mixed with the camera stream in real time. iTunes File Sharing and Wi-Fi can be used, if you want to upload your own codeset images to the app. [ Multitouch control ] (pair of parameters for each new touch) 1st Touch - changing the Mode (horizontally) and the Power (vertically) parameters. 2nd Touch - changing the Color (horizontally) and the Noise (vertically) parameters. 3rd Touch - changing the Camera (horizontally) and the Resolution (vertically) parameters. 4th Touch - changing the Brightness (horizontally) and the Speed (vertically) parameters. Press on the top left corner to hide/show the control panel (fullscreen mode ON/OFF).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Thrivestone at Free against Quantum VJ HD's $1.99. Thrivestone also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 35 months). Quantum VJ HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On review sentiment, 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
Thrivestone is free to download; Quantum VJ HD costs $1.99 up front. Thrivestone sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Quantum VJ HD asks for nothing beyond the download.
Quantum VJ HD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Thrivestone's written reviews are positive against 100% of Quantum VJ HD's.
Thrivestone ships an update every 3 weeks, Quantum VJ HD every 35 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thrivestone | Quantum VJ HD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 96.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 35 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Lemmon | Alexander Zolotov |
Customer experience
Thrivestone
Quantum VJ HD
In-app purchases
Thrivestone
- Season 0: Filter Pack #1$3.99
- Season 0: Filter Pack #2$3.99
Quantum VJ HD
No in-app purchases
