# TouchViZ vs VS

The clearest difference is price: TouchViZ at $9.99 against VS's $49.99. TouchViZ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (67% vs 40%). VS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

TouchViZ costs $9.99 and VS $49.99 up front. VS sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. TouchViZ asks for nothing beyond the download.

VS holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TouchViZ has 44 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of TouchViZ's written reviews are positive against 40% of VS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

TouchViZ ships an update every 3 months, VS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TouchViZ | VS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $49.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchviz/id486139371/reviews) | **[4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vs-visual-synthesizer-2/id6749264228/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 11 MB | 908 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | 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-2/id6749264228)

Transform your music into dynamic, real-time visuals. This app offers powerful synthesis tools, audio and MIDI reactivity, and a playable interface for creators, musicians, and VJs. Create stunning music videos or prepare live sets with extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Audio and MIDI reactive visuals, Playable visual synthesis engine, Customizable shaders and media, Real-time performance interface, Built-in sound visualizers, Playlist and output management

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noir Cuts Preset Packs | $10.90 | one-time |
| Raw Reflections Preset Pack | $10.90 | one-time |
| Cyber Spells Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Retina Refill Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Retro Riot Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Textural Memories Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Glitch & Doom | $17.99 | one-time |
| Shattered Illusions Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Offset Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Dimensional Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Battles Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Granular Preset Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TouchViZ free?

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

### Is VS free?

VS costs $49.99, 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 4.1 from 7 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 3 weeks. Most recently, TouchViZ was updated on September 18, 2026 and VS on September 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*