Comparison

Color Control vs 100VJ

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

Head to head
About

Color Control

Easily adjust photo color tones with this app. Fine-tune brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, temperature, and tint with real-time previews. Supports transparency and saves images as JPEG or PNG.

Highlights
  • Adjust color tones
  • Fine-tune brightness
  • Adjust contrast
  • Modify hue and saturation
  • Real-time preview
  • Transparency support
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◇ Adjust photo color tones quickly and easily with Color Control. ◇ Transparency is supported. ◇ This is the paid, ad-free version. ◇ Fine-tune: - Brightness - Contrast - Hue - Saturation - Temperature - Tint ◇ Preview changes in real time. ◇ Depending on the original image format, the output will be saved as JPEG or PNG.

About

100VJ

This app is a comprehensive visual jockeying tool for creating and performing live visual shows. It offers advanced features for media handling, effects, and real-time control, suitable for both novice and experienced users. Connect to external displays for dynamic performances.

Highlights
  • Chainable multi-layer effects
  • Audio-reactive and BPM-synced effects
  • Channel-based architecture for video, images, and GIFs
  • Animatable controls via MIDI, LFO, and device motion
  • Live input sources including camera and text rendering
  • Projection mapping with perspective transform
  • Real-time output recording and transition effects
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100VJ is a versatile VJ tool for both beginners and advanced users. Connect a projector or monitor via HDMI or AirPlay and start VJing immediately. Designed for real-time visual performance, from simple setups to complex live systems. Key Features Asset & Media Handling • Smooth synchronization with the system photo library • Import from Files app • Asset launcher for saving and loading channel configurations Effects System • Chainable multi-layer effects • Parametric effects • Audio-reactive effects • BPM-synced effects • Core Image filters Channel-Based Architecture • Channels support video, image, GIF, real-time sources, effects, and filters • Per-channel blend, colorize, and transform controls • Multi-layer channel slots with compute resource limits • Drag and drop reordering and saving to the asset launcher • Tap to select, long-press to lift, drag and drop channel previews • Load assets to the selected channel with a single tap Animatable Controls • Fully animatable sliders • Control via MIDI, LFO, audio input, device motion, and more Live Input Sources (Playables) • Camera input • Aether client to use another 100VJ on the local network as an input source • Text rendering • Countdown display Projection Mapping • Perspective transform for external output • Supports AirPlay and external display adapters • DMX artnet RGBMapping. • Laser output from video contour conversion (beta, currently supports LaserCube WiFi only) Output & Recording • Up to 4K output (external output capability required via AirPlay or USB-C) • Real-time output recording • Transition effects and slideshows Sync & Control • Automatic BPM detection from microphone input and auto switcher • MIDI and Network MIDI control • Resolution, frame rate, and advanced settings (Long-press or double-tap the gear icon to open the settings screen) Wireless & Network Features • NDI Sender • Aether real-time server for sending to other 100VJ instances • Syphon support (requires a Mac with Aether Syphon installed) • High-speed send and receive via USB or LAN (Bonjour or mDNS required) Premium Plan • ArtNet DMX controller • Control LED bars and PAR lights over the network • 8ch Mode Performance & Architecture • Fully Metal-based rendering pipeline • Multi-threaded architecture using async and await • Rendering is isolated from UI operations for stable output • Atomic rendering with prioritized async updates such as animatable sliders • Reduced CPU usage compared to version 4, even with increased UI and processing complexity Notes • Instructions for previous versions (version 4 and earlier) are available on the support page • A user forum is available for feedback and discussion Support and Information https://sites.google.com/view/100vj/home Legal and Credits • App Store screenshots use Beeple’s VJ loops (Creative Commons licensed) https://www.beeple-crap.com • 100VJ does not claim copyright over content created with the app • Please ensure proper rights for all assets used Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://sites.google.com/view/100vj/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Color Control4 screens
100VJ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Color Control at 4.8 against 100VJ's 4.0. Color Control also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). 100VJ's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 6). On ads 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

Color Control costs $0.99 and 100VJ $3.99 up front. 100VJ sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Color Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Color Control holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Color Control's written reviews are positive against 63% of 100VJ's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Color Control ships an update every 12 months, 100VJ every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Color Control versus 100VJ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColor Control100VJ
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.0 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better62.7% of reviews
Number of ratings629 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB31 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperhandyCloset Inc.Narumi Inada

Customer experience

Color Control

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

100VJ

All ratings29 ratings
Positive72.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.6%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative32.2%

In-app purchases

None

Color Control

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

100VJ

Subscriptions2
  • Premium$0.991 Month
  • Premium$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tip ($0.99)$0.99
  • Tip 10 times$9.99

Questions

Is Color Control free?
Color Control costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 100VJ free?
100VJ costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Color Control or 100VJ?
Color Control is rated higher. Color Control averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while 100VJ averages 4.0 from 29 ratings.
Do Color Control or 100VJ have ads?
Neither Color Control nor 100VJ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Color Control or 100VJ?
Color Control ships an update every 12 months, and 100VJ every 6 weeks. Most recently, Color Control was updated on October 10, 2026 and 100VJ on October 20, 2026.

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