Comparison

URL Beamer vs Obsidian Sounds

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

Head to head
About

URL Beamer

This utility plugin allows you to launch other applications from within your audio host using tappable buttons. It's ideal for quick app switching during live performances or studio workflows, with optional MIDI note output for controlling other plugins or host functions.

Highlights
  • AUv3 plugin formats (Effect/Instrument)
  • Customizable buttons for app launching
  • Optional MIDI note output
  • MIDI note input for button triggering
  • File Manager for settings
  • AUv3 Plugin State Saving
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URL Beamer is an AUv3 plugin for iOS that launches other apps from within your audio host. It provides tappable buttons that trigger custom URL schemes – ideal for quick app switching during live performance or studio workflow. You can insert it as either an Audio Effect or an Instrument in hosts like AUM, then launch external apps with a single tap.
Optionally, each button can also send a MIDI note (on a chosen channel), letting you control other plugins or trigger global functions inside the host. Features • AUv3 plugin formats: Music Effect (aumf), Instrument (aumu) • 4 or 8 customizable buttons per instance • Buttons launch apps via custom URLs or universal links • Optional MIDI Note output (Note + Channel) • Basic MIDI Note input for button triggering • Minimal layout – fits tightly into your setup • File Manager for saving and loading settings • AUv3 Plugin State Saving + AU Presets • Parameter Mapping for remote MIDI control • Designed for AUM – works in other AUv3 hosts too Use it to switch apps, load presets, or control devices – all from a tiny plugin window. Note: URL Beamer does not play sound or process audio. It is a utility plugin intended for workflow enhancements in iOS audio environments. → For a complete description, see the documentation: https://novotny.klingt.org/Apps/URLBeamer/UserGuide

About

Obsidian Sounds

Transform your local music library into a high-vibration somatic experience with a minimalist, distraction-free interface. This app offers haptic integration for a physical listening anchor and a focus mode for deep work.

Highlights
  • Somatic Alchemy Engine
  • Minimalist, distraction-free UI
  • Haptic Integration
  • Steady Builder Focus Mode
  • Intuitive controls
  • Hidden interactive game
Features
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Obsidian Sounds Is more than a music player; it is a digital vessel designed to alchemize your library into a high-vibration somatic experience. Built for the Steady Builder and the Radiant Intuitive, it strips away the noise of the world to provide a sanctuary for your focus.Discover a hidden interactive secret tucked away within the icons—a reward for those who look closer. Step into the vessel and leave the shadows of the matrix behind. Key Features Somatic Alchemy Engine Transform your local music library into a high-vibration experience. Designed to work with the body’s natural resonance, turning every track into a tool for focus or "total euphoria." The Obsidian Vessel (Interface) A minimalist, distraction-free UI that strips away the "matrix noise." No social feeds, no cluttered recommendations—just your music and your sanctuary. Haptic Integration Experience sound through touch. Obsidian Sounds utilizes advanced haptics to ground your listening experience, providing a physical anchor during yoga, meditation, or deep work. Steady Builder Focus Mode A dedicated architecture for those who lead and build. Optimize your environment to maintain a "glass-flat" mental state, free from external "thorns." The Lunalith Signature Intuitive controls and fluid navigation that respond to your flow, allowing the feminine essence of creativity to lead the way. Hidden Interactive Geometry A secret game is woven into the icons of the primary interface. Those with the intuition to look closer will find a rewarding digital artifact tucked away in the top right.

Screenshots

URL Beamer4 screens
Obsidian Sounds4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Obsidian Sounds at 5.0 against URL Beamer's 4.5. URL Beamer's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 26.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Obsidian Sounds holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: URL Beamer has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

URL Beamer ships an update every 5 weeks, Obsidian Sounds monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
URL Beamer versus Obsidian Sounds: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterURL BeamerObsidian Sounds
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosef NovotnyAlex Slem

Customer experience

URL Beamer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Obsidian Sounds

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

URL Beamer

No in-app purchases

None

Obsidian Sounds

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is URL Beamer free?
URL Beamer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Obsidian Sounds free?
Obsidian Sounds is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, URL Beamer or Obsidian Sounds?
Obsidian Sounds is rated higher. URL Beamer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Obsidian Sounds averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do URL Beamer or Obsidian Sounds have ads?
Neither URL Beamer nor Obsidian Sounds shows ads.
Which is updated more often, URL Beamer or Obsidian Sounds?
URL Beamer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Obsidian Sounds monthly. Most recently, URL Beamer was updated on November 4, 2026 and Obsidian Sounds on October 25, 2026.

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