Comparison

KNOCK vs AudioViz

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

Head to head
About

KNOCK

Enhance your drum sounds with this audio plugin designed for professional mixing. It helps drums cut through the mix with a powerful, impactful sound. Optimized for ease of use, it suits both new and experienced music producers.

Highlights
  • Slap and punch through mixes
  • Signature drum sound
  • Extreme ease of use
  • Seamless workflow integration
  • Crafted by platinum producer
Features
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KNOCK is the last plugin you will ever need to make your drums slap and punch through your mix. This plugin was meticulously crafted by platinum producer & award winning sound designer, DECAP. It is inspired by the signature sound of his popular drum kit series DRUMS THAT KNOCK, which has helped shaped the sonics of modern music. KNOCK is optimized for extreme ease of use for beginners and professionals alike. Use KNOCK to make your drums slap, and take you to the next level. Whether you are new to producing, or a seasoned pro, KNOCK will seamlessly fit into your workflow.

About

AudioViz

Features
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AudioViz – Transform Sound into Captivating Visual Experiences AudioViz is a powerful, intuitive audio visualizer that transforms music, voice, and ambient sound into immersive visual displays. Designed for creators, performers, and sound enthusiasts, it lets you experience audio in a stunning and highly customizable way. Visualize Any Audio Source Bring any sound to life—whether it’s music from your device, shared audio from another app, or live input through your microphone. AudioViz supports real-time visualization, making it perfect for live performances, recordings, streaming, and spontaneous creative sessions. Creative Control with Customizable Templates & Video Loops Choose from a growing collection of visualization templates, animated backgrounds, and visual effects. You can now also add dynamic video loops behind your visualization—the app includes 24 sample video templates, and you can create your own using any GenAI tool (Tip: keep the starting and ending frames the same for a seamless loop). Further personalize your scene by importing your own images or videos. Every on-screen element can be resized, moved, and positioned for full creative freedom. Layer Visual Effects & Record Your Masterpiece Enhance your visuals with ambient effects like rain, snow, and more, which you can layer on top of your visualization. Built-in automatic camera movement adds a cinematic touch. When your scene is perfect, record the entire audio visualization—along with any layered effects and video backgrounds—directly within the app and export with ease. Intuitive Interaction & Display Control Use your mouse wheel to scale visual elements, and simply drag to reposition them on the canvas. Run the app in full-screen mode for projections, live events, and installations. AudioViz scales beautifully across all screen sizes. Effortless Recording and Export Record and export your sessions directly from the app. You can even select custom window sizes for your recordings to tailor the output for any platform. File sharing makes it simple to access and edit your visuals on a computer. Optimized for Mac, iPad, and iPhone AudioViz is available on macOS, iPad, and iPhone—with all versions included in the same introductory price. The macOS version supports direct drag-and-drop for MP3s, images (JPEG, PNG, WebP), and more, offering a smooth workflow across all your devices. Ideal for Performers, Creators, and Events Whether you're a DJ, musician, VJ, podcaster, or simply love immersive sound-reactive visuals, AudioViz is the go-to tool for enhancing any audio experience. It’s especially powerful when connected to external displays or projectors, transforming sound into an unforgettable visual backdrop. The app uses File Sharing and you can access your recordings on a Mac (under Files) after you plug your device. More Coming Soon AudioViz continues to evolve with new effects, styles, and features under development. Each update expands your creative toolkit, giving you even more ways to bring your audio to life. Questions or Support? To ask questions or request support, please leave a note in the app’s review section—we check it regularly.

Screenshots

KNOCK3 screens
AudioViz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AudioViz at every 7 months against KNOCK's every 39 months. AudioViz also leads on price ($7.99 vs $9.99). KNOCK's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

KNOCK costs $9.99 and AudioViz $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KNOCK ships an update every 39 months, AudioViz every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
KNOCK versus AudioViz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKNOCKAudioViz
Price$9.99$7.99 — better
Rating4.0 (23 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings23 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 7 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlugins That KnockTaliyo Ltd

In-app purchases

None

KNOCK

No in-app purchases

None

AudioViz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KNOCK free?
KNOCK costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AudioViz free?
AudioViz costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do KNOCK or AudioViz have ads?
Neither KNOCK nor AudioViz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KNOCK or AudioViz?
KNOCK ships an update every 39 months, and AudioViz every 7 months. Most recently, KNOCK was updated on November 7, 2026 and AudioViz on October 31, 2026.

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