Comparison

SoundReact vs Pebbl

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

Head to head
About

SoundReact

Features
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SoundReact is the quickest way to become a VJ! Simply import your favorite GIFs, play your music, and watch everything come alive with perfect beat synchronization. No complex setup, no learning curve – just instant visual magic. Lightning-Fast VJ Experience Drop GIFs and they instantly sync to your music Real-time beat detection for perfect timing One-tap switching between visual elements Built for live performance and instant creativity Smart Beat Sync Technology Advanced bass drum detection for dance music Automatic synchronization with any music genre Intelligent audio analysis that just works Perfect for live DJ sets and performances Interactive & Fun Animations that truly respond to your music Beat-synced text effects and color changes Audio-reactive backgrounds that pulse with the beat Randomizers that keep visuals fresh and surprising Premium VJ Tools (In-App Purchase) Import unlimited custom GIF animations Professional visualizers (circular, waveform, particles, 3D) Custom backgrounds for any vibe Advanced effects for professional performances Made for Performance Fullscreen mode for projectors and screens Automatic animation switching keeps shows dynamic Smart scaling effects that pump with the bass Everything responds in real-time Perfect For: DJs and live performers VJs and visual artists Party hosts and event organizers Anyone who wants instant visual excitement No complicated software. No expensive equipment. Just drop your GIFs, play your music, and create amazing audio-visual experiences in seconds!

About

Pebbl

Engage your senses with a calming digital art and sound experience. Explore particle reactions, water ripples, and light painting with customizable colors and effects. Enjoy a peaceful, ad-free environment designed for relaxation and focus.

Highlights
  • Particle reaction simulation
  • Water ripple effects
  • Light painting with fading strokes
  • 12 color palettes
  • 7 ambient soundscapes
  • Haptic feedback synchronization
Features
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Pebbl is a satisfying sensory experience for your fingertips. Touch the screen and watch thousands of tiny particles react to your finger — push them, attract them, or draw permanently in Zen mode. Like dragging your finger through a bowl of tiny pebbles. THREE MODES - Sense: thousands of particles that scatter under your finger and settle back - Ripple: a dark pool where every touch drops a bead of water, glowing rings and a tuned note - Magic Draw: paint with light, in fading or permanent strokes SENSE - 12 color palettes including Ocean, Sunset, Aurora, Neon and Lava - 3 ways to touch: Repel, Attract and Zen, which leaves a permanent trace - Tune the intensity, the width of your finger and how fast the beads return - Shake the device to settle everything back RIPPLE - 4 surfaces, each tuned to its own scale: Basin, Mercury, Lagoon and Ink - Where you touch on the screen picks the note - Automatic drops, from the rare drop to fine rain MAGIC DRAW - 4 brush effects: Neon, Sumi, Aurora and Ember - Rainbow color or a single hue - Strokes that fade away, or stay SOUND AND TOUCH - 7 ambient soundscapes plus a silent option - 5 reactive touch sounds - Haptic feedback synchronized with your touch Track your distance, your sessions and your time spent relaxing. PREMIUM Unlock every palette, surface, sound and effect with a single one-time purchase. No subscription, and all future updates are included. Pebbl is designed to help you unwind, focus, or simply enjoy a moment of calm. No ads. No accounts. No data collection. Just you and the beads.

Screenshots

SoundReact4 screens
Pebbl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pebbl at every 3 days against SoundReact's every 13 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. SoundReact sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pebbl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundReact ships an update every 13 months, Pebbl every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SoundReact versus Pebbl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundReactPebbl
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB42 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJuan MaguidAntoine Conan

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SoundReact

One-time1
  • SoundReact Premium$2.99
1 purchases

Pebbl

One-time1
  • Pebbl Premium$5.99

Questions

Is SoundReact free?
SoundReact is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pebbl free?
Pebbl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SoundReact or Pebbl have ads?
Neither SoundReact nor Pebbl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoundReact or Pebbl?
SoundReact ships an update every 13 months, and Pebbl every 3 days. Most recently, SoundReact was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pebbl on October 25, 2026.

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