VJ vs AV Synth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VJ
This app allows registered users of a specific content distribution service to preview promotional music video content, manage acquisitions, and administer accounts. Access is restricted to pre-approved professionals in the audio/video programming industry.
- Preview promotional music video content
- Manage content acquisitions
- Administer user accounts
- Access via proprietary network client
- Content distribution services integration
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The "VJ-Pro App" is a proprietary and closed network mobile client interface which allows registered users of www.vj-pro.net content distribution services to preview promotional music driven video content offerings, manage their content acquisitions, and administrate their accounts utilizing their cell phones. Existing clients will utilize this app to preview recent submissions from our content provider partners put forth for the client's consideration for potential inclusion within their respective display programs. NOTE: Login access to this application is not available to the general public under any circumstances or conditions as a commercial source of music or music video properties. End users must be registered with https://vj-pro.com prior to utilizing the VJ-Pro App. This app will not function in any manner for non-registered clients. Client registration is not possible directly through the VJ-Pro App. Application for registration by potential clients is only available through the home site www.vj-pro.net alone. Registrants must meet and prove certain levels of professional criteria in order to be approved for our services. VJ-Pro.com is owned in whole by Lodestar Entertainment, LLC of New York, which along with its content aggregation partner Screenplay, Inc of Seattle is the largest, fully licensed distributor of music driven video content within the United States and its territories. Lodestar Entertainment and Screenplay both operate under specific licenses granted individually by the original copyright holders and/or their authorized consigns under usage, and display definitions in accordance with United States Copyright Code, Title 17; §106(4,5) and §114(b) respectively. Our clients are limited to screened and thereby bona-fide non-broadcast audio/video programming professionals exclusively. For further information on VJ-Pro, and our services, please visit https://vj-pro.com.
AV Synth
Create dynamic, layered visual compositions that react to live music. Design and modulate up to five independent visual layers with complex effect chains. Save and recall presets for live performance or studio use.
- Layered visual compositions
- Live audio-reactive graphics
- Chained effect processing
- Parameter automation
- Saveable presets
- High-quality video recording (PRO)
- NDI network streaming (PRO)
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AV Synth – Visual Instrument is a real-time procedural graphics engine for creating reactive, layered visual compositions. Design, blend, and modulate up to five independent visual layers, each powered by live-generated visuals and chained effect processing. Build complex effect chains per layer, automate parameters to your music, and sculpt motion, color, and dynamics in real time—just like playing a visual instrument. Every creation can be saved as a preset and recalled instantly for live performance or studio work. The PRO version unlocks high-quality video recording and NDI network streaming for professional workflows. This app is designed for: - Live visual performance - Audio-reactive motion graphics - Experimental visual synthesis https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AV Synth at 100% against VJ's 31%. AV Synth also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 months). VJ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. AV Synth sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. VJ asks for nothing beyond the download.
VJ ships an update every 8 months, AV Synth every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VJ | AV Synth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Johnny Arguelles | Marvin Krueger |
Customer experience
VJ
AV Synth
In-app purchases
VJ
No in-app purchases
AV Synth
- AV PRO Weekly$6.997 Days
- AV Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Unlock All Lifetime$59.99









