Comparison

PixiVisor vs XP4N

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PixiVisor

This app enables real-time transmission of low-resolution video over audio signals. It converts images, camera streams, or animations into sound, which can then be received and converted back into video on another device. Users can customize the video output and save it as an animated GIF.

Highlights
  • Video to audio transmission
  • Audio to video reception
  • Real-time pixel-by-pixel conversion
  • Customizable color palettes
  • Animated GIF recording
  • Lo-Fi video experimentation
Features
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PixiVisor is a tool for experimenting with the transmission of video over audio. It consists of two parts: Transmitter and Receiver. * Transmitter converts the low-resolution video (stream from camera, static image or GIF animation) to sound in real time, pixel by pixel (progressive scan). So any image or animation can be transferred to the other devices through the sound. * Receiver converts the sound (from microphone or Line-in input) back to video. You can set the color palette for this video, and record it to animated GIF file. Examples of use: * wireless Lo-Fi video transmission over audio; * video signal transmission through audio cable; you can then modify that signal by some mixers or audio FX processors; * VJing; * sound visualization; * searching for hidden messages in the ambient noise; EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon), ITC (Instrumental Transcommunication); * save any sound to animated GIF; * something else... Control keys: SPACE - play/stop (transmitter); 1,2,3,4,5,6 - slot select (transmitter); F - hide/show control panel; [ - previous palette (receiver); ] - next palette (receiver); I - invert (receiver);. N - normalize (receiver); 1,2 - contrast -/+ (receiver);. 3,4 - gamma -/+ (receiver); 5,6 - finetune -/+ (receiver); 7,8 - repeat X -/+ (receiver); 9,0 - repeat Y -/+ (receiver); LEFT,RIGHT,UP,DOWN - move the image (receiver). More info + test broadcasts + videos: https://warmplace.ru/soft/pixivisor

About

XP4N

Capture stunning panoramic photos with a cinematic aspect ratio. Emulate the look of 8 distinct film types, from moody night shots to soft daylight portraits. Enjoy a simple, ad-free, and subscription-free photography experience.

Highlights
  • 65:24 cinematic aspect ratio
  • 8 distinct film type simulations
  • No ads, subscriptions, or in-app purchases
  • Haptic and visual feedback
  • EV compensation by swiping
  • Save as lossless HEIF files
  • EXIF and GPS data saving
Features
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Based on the legendary XPAN with its unique cinematic panoramic 65x24 images, XP4N turns any scene into a movie set; every shot into a movie still. - Shoot in the amazing 65:24 cinematic aspect ratio - Simulate 8 distinct film types (some inspired by popular film types, such as Cinestill 800T) - NO ADS, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS, NO IN-APP-PURCHASES! - Use all available lenses - Haptic and visual feedback when taking pictures - Use volume up key as shutter button - EV compensation by swiping - Access to the high-resolution sensor (if available and enabled in settings) - Option to save as lossless HEIF files - Saves EXIF and GPS data in photos This app is designed to simulate the cinematic qualities of the XPAN, including emulation of 8 distinct film stocks that are often paired with this camera: NIGHT MODE Based on the Cinestill 800T film character with its moody teal cast and signature "halation" (red halos) around bright spots in the image. BALANCED MODE Inspired by Vision3 250D film stock, with its versatile personality and typical Hollywood-style color and contrast curves. DAYLIGHT MODE Based on the popular Portra 400 film; soft and warm hues and moderate contrast profile. Great for skin tones and dreamy landscapes. GRITTY MODE Inspired by the Lomography Metropolis film, which adds a "bleached" look that is reminiscent of gritty 90s movies. BLACK & WHITE MODES Following the characteristics black & white films, one mode offers a punchy and contrasty B&W style, while the other is soft and dreamy. NEON NIGHT (NEW) Enhances bright spots in night photos and adds vibrant, saturated glows for a "cyberpunk" vibe ETHEREAL (NEW) Classic soft focus mode, without the need to put grease on your lens! XP4N is consciously made to be the ultimate one-trick-pony. A point and shoot camera with only a single button: the shutter button. The internal image processing engine does the rest, based on your preferred film mode setting. (so don't expect deep camera controls... ;-). The resulting images are carefully tuned to have the pleasant silky quality of film and to get away from the oversharpened, hyper-punchy look typical of today's digital cameras.

Screenshots

PixiVisor4 screens
XP4N4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: XP4N at every 2 days against PixiVisor's every 21 months. XP4N also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and chart position (#123 vs unranked). PixiVisor's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PixiVisor costs $2.99 and XP4N $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XP4N holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of PixiVisor's written reviews are positive against 87% of XP4N's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixiVisor ships an update every 21 months, XP4N every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PixiVisor versus XP4N: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixiVisorXP4N
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.3 (24 ratings)4.7 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews86.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2444 — better
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#123 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ZolotovBram Bos

Customer experience

PixiVisor

All ratings24 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative12.5%

XP4N

All ratings44 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive86.8%
Neutral11.3%
Negative1.9%

Bugs and requests

PixiVisor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

XP4N

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App feels laggy at times
  • 48MP camera option doesn't increase image resolution

Requested features

10 requests
  • Portrait mode
  • Tap to focus and focus/exposure lock
  • Selfie mode
  • Self-timer
  • HDR or max-latitude mode for post-processing
Show 5 more
  • No-filter mode
  • Tri-X 400 film simulation
  • Sprocket emulation
  • Ability to change focus point
  • Preview of image in viewfinder before capture

In-app purchases

None

PixiVisor

No in-app purchases

None

XP4N

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PixiVisor free?
PixiVisor costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is XP4N free?
XP4N costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PixiVisor or XP4N?
XP4N is rated higher. PixiVisor averages 4.3 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while XP4N averages 4.7 from 44 ratings.
Do PixiVisor or XP4N have ads?
Neither PixiVisor nor XP4N shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixiVisor or XP4N?
PixiVisor ships an update every 21 months, and XP4N every 2 days. Most recently, PixiVisor was updated on October 22, 2026 and XP4N on October 28, 2026.

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