Chromatose vs ASMR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chromatose
Create and perform real-time, audio-reactive visuals with a powerful yet intuitive video synthesizer. Connect to external displays and customize your creations with a modular interface, extensive modulation options, and MIDI support. Ideal for live performers, VJs, and content creators.
- Audio-reactive visuals
- Modular interface
- MIDI support
- 4 simultaneous generators
- Unlimited effect chaining
- HD/4K+ output
- Patch saving and export
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Chromatose is a real-time, audio-reactive visual synth for iPhone and iPad — a modular video synthesizer and visualizer that turns your input and sound into a hypnotic, trippy light show. Create original, generative visuals by hand. No coding, no AI prompts, no bulky hardware. Connect a TV or projector via HDMI or AirPlay to turn any space into an immersive atmosphere — for live performance, meditation, party, or chilling. Learn it in under an hour. Create fresh ideas for years. 〉Perfect for: Live performers, VJs, DJs, music producers, installation artists, concert and stage designers, content creators, music video directors, generative artists, and creative explorers. Works for raves, clubs, afterhours, festivals, ambient galleries, meditation spaces, and live loop sessions. 〉What you can make: A music visualizer for live sets. Audio-reactive video content for social media. Live camera filters. TV screensavers and projector backdrops for installations. Wallpapers, generative art pieces, meditation visuals — or anything else you can imagine. 〉Aesthetic range: From psychedelic, trippy, and surreal to cyberpunk, vaporwave, synthwave, retrowave, futuristic, vintage, nostalgic, dreamcore, weirdcore, liminal, and glitch. Dial in the whole rainbow spectrum of hues, refractions, liquid ripples, electric strobing, cosmic aurora, spiral warps, organic cymatics, kaleidoscope mandalas, and pure abstract procedural geometry. 〉FREE Plan Includes: • Access all generators & effects • No signup required • 100% ad-free • Max output resolution: Full 1080p HD • Saved patches: 2 • Record videos up to: 30 secs 〉Pro Plan Includes: • Access to all features • Saved patches: unlimited • Saved Performance Sets: unlimited • Max output resolution: 4K+ • Record videos up to: 15 mins • Studio-quality ProRes recording • Export Patches 〉Main Features: • Modular, intuitive interface • 4 simultaneous visual generators • Chain unlimited visual effects, filters, and modulation layers • Design Mode to build unique visuals from scratch • Performance Mode: eight hot-swappable patches per Set, Master FX chain, fully modular transitions • Custom color palettes with harmony-based generation • Metal-powered, iOS native graphics engine • 8-bit or 16-bit color (SDR and HDR) with deep gradient fidelity • Built specifically for iPhone and iPad 〉Modulation & Synthesis: • Dedicated LFOs per parameter • Multiple waveshapes, free-running or clock-synced • Nested modulation and feedback loops • Envelope generators and signal followers • Animated visual indicators • Analog-style signal flow — reactive to every nuance 〉Connectivity: • Connect to any screen with HDMI (via USB-C or Lightning adapter) or AirPlay • MIDI Plug & Play with other Hardware and Software via: USB, Bluetooth, Network, Virtual MIDI (other apps on same device) • MIDI 1.0 and 2.0, with CC, note, and NRPN mapping • MIDI mappable Macro Controls and Performance pads • MIDI Clock Sync • Wireless display and dual-screen output 〉Audio Reactivity: • Visuals pulse and react to live audio in real time • Internal mic or any audio interface, with input selection and auto-gain • 3 shapeable audio signal sources • Audio-to-visual translation on any parameter, driven by the full mix or just the lows or highs • Signal followers and envelopes • Turn any sound into a visual trip 〉Sharing and Export: • Import and export patches as files for sharing and remixing • Record HD video (HEVC or ProRes) or screenshots optimized for social media • Save directly to iOS Photos library 〉Patch Library: • Intuitive browsing and organization • Tag, search, sort and filter by mood, genre, or aesthetic • Built-in presets included Chromatose is made entirely by one independent developer in Berlin, with no investors or corporate agenda: a modular video synthesizer and visual instrument in your pocket, aiming to democratize real-time generative visual creation. Terms of Use: https://www.chromatose.app/en/terms/
ASMR
Experience mesmerizing, real-time shader animations that transform your screen into a flowing art playground. Relax, spark creativity, or share hypnotic visuals with friends. Capture still frames or record short video loops instantly.
- Mesmerizing real-time shader animations
- Unique visual styles like Balatro, Galaxy, LiquidEther, Orb
- Capture still frames to Photos
- Record short video loops
- Share creations instantly
- Calming ASMR-like effects
- Evolving color palettes
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Immerse yourself in living visuals. ASMR brings mesmerizing, real-time shader animations right to your iPhone. Whether you’re looking to relax, spark creativity, or show off hypnotic visuals, this app transforms your screen into a playground of flowing art. Explore Unique Visuals: Balatro – dynamic, card-like chaos that constantly reshapes. Galaxy – cosmic clouds, drifting stars, and deep-space colors. LiquidEther – shimmering liquid caustics with fluid motion. Orb – a pulsing plasma energy core glowing with life. Capture & Share Instantly: Tap to save a still frame into your Photos. Press & hold to record short video loops. Share creations with friends or post them anywhere you like. Designed for Relaxation & Play: Smooth animations tuned for calming, ASMR-like effects. Beautiful color palettes that evolve over time. Subtle background movement and immersive full-screen visuals. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chromatose at 79% against ASMR's 0%. Chromatose also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (17 vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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. Chromatose sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and ASMR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Chromatose holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Chromatose's written reviews are positive against 0% of ASMR's.
Chromatose ships an update every 3 months, ASMR every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chromatose | ASMR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (17 ratings) — better | 3.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edward Rooth | Anupama Rimal Devkota |
Customer experience
Chromatose
ASMR
In-app purchases
Chromatose
- Pro$5.991 Month
- Pro$49.991 Year
ASMR
- Lifetime Subscription$2.99









