Comparison

Mockup Generator vs LayerMapper AI Shaders

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

Head to head
About

Mockup Generator

Easily create product concepts and share mockups for clients or personal projects. Expand your creativity with this intuitive design tool.

Highlights
  • Create product concepts
  • Generate shareable mockups
  • Expand creativity
  • Client project design
  • Ideation tool
Features
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Introducing Mockup! The easiest app for product designers to create concepts for their products. Whether for a client, your own ideation, or just to expand your creativity, create and share mockups! Find our EULA here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LayerMapper AI Shaders

Features
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LayerMapper GLSL – AI-Powered Visual Performance Engine - LayerMapper MApp Direct Integration! Transform your iPhone or iPad into an elite, AI-driven visual powerhouse. LayerMapper GLSL combines the cutting-edge power of Artificial Intelligence with professional-grade shader rendering, designed specifically for VJs, visual artists, and live performers. 440+ PRO-CURATED SHADERS: - Experience a massive, hand-picked library of over 440 pre-fabricated and parameterized GLSL shaders. Each shader is optimized for performance and ready for immediate use. - 21 Professional Categories: Tunnels, Nature, Geometric, Retro, Psychedelic, Abstract, Cosmic, Organic, Liquid, Fire, Audio Reactive, 3D Style, Particles, Neon, and more. - Deep Customization: Every shader comes with pre-mapped parameters for instant manipulation. AI-POWERED SHADER GENERATION: - Bridge the gap between imagination and code. Describe your vision, and our AI builds the engine. - Text-to-Shader: Generate complex GLSL code from simple natural language prompts. - AI Optimization: Ask the AI to refine code, fix bugs, or add new visual layers to existing shaders. - Creative Partner: Perfect for non-coders to create unique visuals and for pros to speed up their workflow. PRO VJ CONNECTIVITY & SYNC: - Engineered for the stage, LayerMapper GLSL integrates seamlessly into professional live setups. - Broadcast Clean Output: Stream a dedicated, UI-free visual feed directly to LayerMapper MApp. - Multicast Networking: High-speed, ultra-low latency synchronization across your local network. - WiFi Shader Sync: Instantly beam your AI creations between devices for multi-screen performances. REAL-TIME PERFORMANCE CONTROL: - Live Parameter Tweaking: Adjust colors, speed, intensity, and complexity on the fly with zero lag. - Metal-Accelerated Rendering: Smooth, 60 FPS performance powered by Apple’s Metal GPU framework. - Full-Screen Performance Mode: Hide the interface for a pure visual output experience. COMMUNITY & ORGANIZATION: - Global Community Library: Access an ever-growing repository of shaders created and shared by the LayerMapper community. - Advanced Management: Organize your visual arsenal using a robust Folders and Categories system. - SwiftData Storage: Save over 30,000+ custom shaders with persistent, high-speed storage. - Full Code Editor: Syntax highlighting and AI-assisted completion for manual coding. AI-POWERED WORKFLOW: - Describe your desired effect (e.g., "A liquid neon pulse reacting to bass"). - Generate custom code instantly via AI. - Refine and tweak parameters in real-time. - Organize into custom folders for your next set. - Broadcast clean output to LayerMapper MApp via Multicast Networking. - Perform live with ultra-low latency. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: - iOS 17.0 or later - iPhone or iPad with Metal support - Internet connection for AI generation and Community Library features REQUIRES IN-APP PURCHASE • 7-DAY FREE TRIAL AVAILABLE SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION: 4.40$/month Includes a 7-day FREE trial for new users. Unlocks all 440+ shaders, AI generation, Community Library, and Pro Sync features. Payment charged to Apple ID; auto-renews unless cancelled 24 hours before the period ends. PRIVACY: We respect your creativity. Your shaders stay on your device. AI processing is secure and anonymous. No personal data is collected. SUPPORT: layermapper@gmail.com Terms: https://layermapper.com/terms Privacy: https://layermapper.com/privacy

Screenshots

Mockup Generator3 screens
LayerMapper AI Shaders4 screens

Verdict

The call

Mockup Generator and LayerMapper AI Shaders are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Mockup Generator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and LayerMapper AI Shaders sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Mockup Generator versus LayerMapper AI Shaders: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMockup GeneratorLayerMapper AI Shaders
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (22 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKawaiiDenis Grzechnik

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mockup Generator

Subscriptions2
  • Mockup Generator Pro (Weekly)$5.997 Days
  • Mockup Generator Pro (Yearly)$29.991 Year
2 purchases

LayerMapper AI Shaders

Subscriptions2
  • LayerMapper7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • LayerMapper GLSL Subscription14 Days trial$44.001 Year

Questions

Is Mockup Generator free?
Mockup Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LayerMapper AI Shaders free?
LayerMapper AI Shaders is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mockup Generator or LayerMapper AI Shaders have ads?
Neither Mockup Generator nor LayerMapper AI Shaders shows ads.

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