V4M vs HARDERCLASS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
V4M
Create dynamic live visuals for DJ sets and streams. Mix multiple layers of video, images, and text, with options to import your own content. Output to external displays for professional-looking events.
- Live visual mixing
- Multiple mixable layers (video, image, text)
- Import custom content (PRO subscription)
- Output to TV/projectors
- Over 30 free video loops
- Customizable text display
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Mix visuals live like a professional VJ on your iPhone or iPad with “V4M: Visuals for Music”, the VJ app that pushes your device to the limit. With a Lightning Digital AV Adapter or via wireless Apple TV sync you can even cast your live output video to your TV, club projectors or festival LED walls! V4M is the only visual mixing VJ app on the App Store that has been used to mix professional visuals at ALL of these locations (and we can prove it—because it was filmed in action at all of them!): — Prestigious Clubs’ LED walls — Multiple Pubs and Bars — Giant Festival Projector Screens — Live Streaming backdrop on real Radio Shows and DJ Sets Especially ideal for DJs that film and stream their live sets from home or from their studio and want to have some dynamic visuals in the background, bouncing and reacting to the music they’re playing, but don't want to buy all the expensive VJ kit and visual mixers! Just connect the V4M mix to a TV screen or projector in the background to turn the stream into an epic set! V4M is suitable to deliver a semi-professional VJ mix for any live event or concert, but at the same time it is so easy to use that any amateur can turn their house party into a truly memorable gig. ######################### NEW FEATURE ADDED! for all *V4M PRO* users: ######################### MIX YOUR OWN CONTENT from your device’s gallery! Subscribe to V4M PRO and import your own videos, images & logos into the mix!!! ######################### If you’d like to dive into the app’s controls and features, then let’s get technical... Your interface includes up to five mixable layers that blend into the final output: two video channels, one image layer, one text layer, and a special effects button-pad. What can you do in each mixing channel? — 2 VIDEO MIXING CHANNELS — Each video channel has intuitive sliders to control speed, opacity, and sensitivity. You can also assign blend modes and layer styles to shape your visuals exactly the way you want. The app includes over 30 exclusive video loops for free, and a Video Shop where you can browse and purchase additional Video Loop Packages from an ever-expanding library. This allows you to build a custom collection that matches your unique style. With the latest update, users with a PRO subscription can also import their own video content—unlocking endless creative possibilities with a library made entirely by you. — 1 IMAGE CHANNEL — The image layer includes six free image packages (over 100 images) that can be mixed into your output video. You can adjust the size, opacity, and sensitivity of your chosen image, which appears above the video layers. For themed events, visit the Image Shop to discover more packs. And if you’d like to use your own logos or custom graphics, subscribe to V4M PRO. — 1 TEXT CHANNEL — Display any custom text directly on your screens. You can edit the size, color, and font style from a curated selection of modern typographies, and control the layer’s sensor and opacity sliders for dynamic, real-time effects. — 1 SPECIAL EFFECTS BUTTON-PAD — V4M comes with 20 free special effects that make live mixing even more exciting. The button-pad on the main screen features seven effect buttons, and you can choose which effects to assign from the FX+ selection window. Simply drag your chosen effects to the buttons, save your setup, and perform. The effects are applied live to your full visual output. If, despite all these possibilities, you still feel you’re missing a game-changing feature for your visual sets, contact the Visuals 4 Music team and share your ideas. You might just see your suggestion appear in a future update! Legal notice: when downloading the V4M app, you confirm that you understand and accept our Privacy Policy (https://visuals4music.com/privacy-policy/) and our Terms of Use (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/). Happy mixing!
HARDERCLASS
Master music production with over 45 masterclasses from industry experts. Receive personalized feedback on your tracks and gain opportunities for festival gigs and releases. Unlock your potential in the harder styles music scene.
- 45+ masterclasses from industry leaders
- Personalized track feedback from experts
- Gig opportunities at major festivals
- Insider knowledge and industry secrets
- Career advancement in harder styles music
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LEARN FROM THE BEST 45+ masterclasses. Learn from the greatest harder minds. Transform your skills with insider knowledge, industry secrets, and hands-on techniques that can only be learned from the masters. RECEIVE FEEDBACK ON YOUR TRACKS Get tailored feedback on your demos and productions from our team of experts. Our personalized approach ensures that you receive constructive criticism and valuable insights to elevate your music to professional standards. GET GIGS AND RELEASES Seize the opportunity to showcase your talent on the grand stage. In partnership with Q-dance, we offer our students exclusive gig spots at leading festivals like Defqon.1 and Decibel Outdoor, providing a platform to perform, network, and kickstart your career. The Harderclass Mission We are all about helping you create music that moves people. We want to help our students make tracks that bring us together, lift our spirits, and stay with us through thick and thin. Our mission is clear: help up-and-coming DJ/Producers in the harder styles scene unlock their full potential. We do this by connecting you with top-notch DJ/Producers, ready to share their tricks of the trade, fire you up, and guide you on your music-making journey. But we don’t stop there. We're committed to providing you with honest expert feedback you need to sharpen your skills and perfect your sound. And we're here to open doors for you, connecting you with record labels and big-name festival promoters to get your music out there and kickstart your career. Harderclass is more than just an e-learning platform. We're your stepping stone to the music world, your support crew on this creative ride, and your biggest fans as you make the beats that make the world dance. ---- ▷ Already a Member? Sign-In to access your subscription. ▷ New? Subscribe in the app to get instant access. HARDERCLASS offers auto-renewing subscriptions. You'll receive unlimited access to content on all your devices. Payment is charged to your account at confirmation of purchase. Pricing varies by location and is confirmed prior to purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period, or the trial period (when offered). Cancel anytime in Account Settings. For more information see our: -Terms of Service: https://harderclass.com/pages/terms-and-conditions -Privacy Policy: https://harderclass.com/pages/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: V4M at free with in-app purchases against HARDERCLASS's subscription. HARDERCLASS's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. V4M sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and HARDERCLASS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $54.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
V4M ships an update every 4 months, HARDERCLASS every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | V4M | HARDERCLASS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ieva Voskane | Harderclass.com B.V. |
Customer experience
V4M
HARDERCLASS
In-app purchases
V4M
- V4M Professional Plan$19.991 Month
- FREE Halloween Sample Teaser 1Free
- Sound Pictograms Megapack$0.99
- Abstract Colors vol.1$4.99
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- Rainbow Beast Matrix$4.99
- TV Heads by Volumetricks$4.99
- Planet Hallow. by Volumetricks$4.99
- Volumetricks: Glow in the Dark$4.99
- Ars Obscura by Volumetricks$9.99
- Halloween Neon by Volumetricks$9.99
- Black Magic by Volumetricks$14.99
HARDERCLASS
- Monthly Membership$54.991 Month
- Yearly Membership$379.991 Year









