Comparison

SoundReact vs Haunted

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

Haunted

Create immersive, dark ambient soundscapes for lucid dreaming, horror, or atmosphere. Mix six distinct sound banks and apply five master effects to generate unique audio experiences. Features include customizable controls, a sleep timer, and background playback.

Highlights
  • Six independently controllable sound banks
  • Five master effects with customizable knobs
  • Séance mode for randomized mixes
  • Endless Séance for evolving soundscapes
  • Preset slots for saving mixes
  • Sleep timer
  • Background audio playback
Features
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Haunted is a dark ambient sound engine designed for lucid dreamers, horror enthusiasts, Dungeonmasters, haunted house designers, and anyone looking to fill a room with dread. Mix six independently controllable sound banks — Darkness, Despair, Rot, Pain, Wraith, and Abyss. Shape the output with five master effects: ACHE, DESCEND, MURK, DIRGE, and REVENANT. Features: - Per-bank volume and intensity controls with emoji-driven sliders - 5 master FX knobs with gothic runic circle design - Séance mode — randomize your mix with one tap - Endless Séance — slow, perpetual drift that evolves your soundscape over time - 5 preset slots to save and recall your favorite mixes - Sleep timer for overnight ambience - ASCII visualizer with 8 geometric shapes that react to audio levels - Background audio playback — lock your screen and keep the dread flowing - Haptic feedback support - Optimized for both iPhone and iPad Whether you're setting the mood for a horror campaign, building atmosphere for a haunted attraction, or just want to fall asleep to the sound of the abyss — Haunted is your go to app.

Screenshots

SoundReact4 screens
Haunted3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Haunted at none against SoundReact's 1. Haunted also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 13 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Haunted asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundReact ships an update every 13 months, Haunted every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SoundReact versus Haunted: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundReactHaunted
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB116 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperJuan MaguidJOEL CHRISTOPHER RAKOWSKI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

SoundReact

One-time1
  • SoundReact Premium$2.99
None

Haunted

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoundReact free?
SoundReact is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Haunted free?
Haunted is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SoundReact or Haunted have ads?
Neither SoundReact nor Haunted shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SoundReact or Haunted?
SoundReact ships an update every 13 months, and Haunted every 8 days. Most recently, SoundReact was updated on October 25, 2026 and Haunted on October 13, 2026.

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