# Chromatose vs Pro Mapper Projection Mapping

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pro Mapper Projection Mapping at every 9 days against Chromatose's every 3 months. Pro Mapper Projection Mapping also leads on ratings volume (72 vs 17). Chromatose's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 50%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chromatose sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Pro Mapper Projection Mapping sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Chromatose against 4.7 for Pro Mapper Projection Mapping. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 72 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Chromatose's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pro Mapper Projection Mapping's.

Chromatose ships an update every 3 months, Pro Mapper Projection Mapping every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chromatose | Pro Mapper Projection Mapping |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromatose-visual-synthesizer/id6578449692/reviews) | **[4.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-mapper-projection-mapping/id6756812601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | **78.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edward Rooth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738005609) | [omur olgunay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1378105704) |

## What reviewers say

### Chromatose

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chromatose-visual-synthesizer/id6578449692)

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.

**Highlights:** Audio-reactive visuals, Modular interface, MIDI support, 4 simultaneous generators, Unlimited effect chaining, HD/4K+ output, Patch saving and export

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Standard  DISCONTINUED | $59.99 | per year |


### Pro Mapper Projection Mapping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-mapper-projection-mapping/id6756812601)

Design, map, and project visuals onto any surface using only your mobile device and a projector. This app offers professional projection mapping tools with a touch-based interface for real-time adjustments and previews.

**Highlights:** Professional projection mapping tools, Map visuals onto any surface, Import and map videos/photos, Real-time preview and adjustments, External display and projector output, Surface-based workflow

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| 6 Month | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 Month | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chromatose free?

Chromatose is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pro Mapper Projection Mapping free?

Pro Mapper Projection Mapping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chromatose or Pro Mapper Projection Mapping?

Pro Mapper Projection Mapping is rated higher. Chromatose averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Pro Mapper Projection Mapping averages 4.7 from 72 ratings.

### Do Chromatose or Pro Mapper Projection Mapping have ads?

Neither Chromatose nor Pro Mapper Projection Mapping shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chromatose or Pro Mapper Projection Mapping?

Chromatose ships an update every 3 months, and Pro Mapper Projection Mapping every 9 days. Most recently, Chromatose was updated on October 22, 2026 and Pro Mapper Projection Mapping on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*