# TouchViZ vs VS

The clearest difference is price: TouchViZ at $9.99 against VS's $24.99. TouchViZ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.1). VS's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (80% vs 67%). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

TouchViZ costs $9.99 and VS $24.99 up front. VS sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. TouchViZ asks for nothing beyond the download.

VS holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 125 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of TouchViZ's written reviews are positive against 80% of VS's.

TouchViZ ships an update every 3 months, VS every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchViZ | VS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $24.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchviz/id486139371/reviews) | **[4.6 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vs-visual-synthesizer/id1560330289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **125** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **80.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 11 MB | 787 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Hexler LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1569922581) | [Imaginando Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/895445015) |

## What reviewers say

### TouchViZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchviz/id486139371)

Create and mix impressive video visuals on your iPad. Import multiple videos, use live camera feeds, and apply numerous effects. Output to external screens and control wirelessly via MIDI or OSC.

**Highlights:** Import up to 125 videos, Mix two video channels with independent speed and blend modes, External display output, Live camera input, Real-time video recording, 54 effect filters, MIDI and OSC control

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Versatile VJ tool
- 🚀 Smooth playback
- ✨ Useful FX
- ✅ Reliable performance (when working)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 App freezes on media load
- 📉 Lack of meaningful updates
- ❓ Opaque MIDI implementation
- 🔇 No audio output for videos

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when accessing Camera Roll
- Crashes when trying to upload photos from Camera Roll
- Crashing issues
- Cannot load videos (version 1.5.1 and iOS 15.2)
- Support for loading video from camera roll is broken/outdated

**Requested features**

- Modernize the app
- Improve file handling
- Expand FX options
- Pass through audio from imported videos
- Controller mapping with learn feature


### VS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vs-visual-synthesizer/id1560330289)

Generate dynamic, audio-reactive visuals for your music projects. This app offers extensive customization with layers, shaders, images, and video, allowing you to perform visuals live or record them for your tracks. Integrate seamlessly with DAWs and external displays.

**Highlights:** 8 polyphonic visual layers, Shader, image, and video materials, Modulation matrix, AUv3 plugin support, Live performance output, Built-in video recorder, Custom shader editor

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retina Refill Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Textural Memories Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Spells Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Retro Riot Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Raw Reflections Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Noir Cuts Preset Packs | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Awesome audiovisual workflow
- 💡 Powerful yet easy to use
- 🎨 Great for getting vibes out
- 🌟 Expands musical aspirations visually
- 🎛️ Easy to work with (Imaginando apps)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No elegant way for live synchronized video out
- 🔌 Popout to external displays only in standalone app
- 🚫 Standalone app can't run in background
- 🎛️ Doesn't work well plugged into looper or DAW
- ❌ Not fun at all

**Reported bugs**

- No elegant way to get live synchronized video out
- Popout to external displays only in standalone app, which can’t run in background
- Video record export issue: videos are 30+ minutes when recorded for shorter duration
- NDI stream not working
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Integrate an audio tool for Spotify/other audio sources
- Allow using any graphic or photo content as a layer
- Hope for Metal rendering for super performance shaders
- More ways to interact between layers (displacement, feedback)
- Post-processing effects (luma key, feedback, kaleidoscope, mirror)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchViZ free?

TouchViZ costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VS free?

VS costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TouchViZ or VS?

VS is rated higher. TouchViZ averages 3.9 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while VS averages 4.6 from 125 ratings.

### Do TouchViZ or VS have ads?

Neither TouchViZ nor VS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TouchViZ or VS?

TouchViZ ships an update every 3 months, and VS every 6 weeks. Most recently, TouchViZ was updated on September 18, 2026 and VS on September 1, 2026.

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