Comparison

Telecraft vs VKO1

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

Head to head
About

Telecraft

Transform your device into a professional video and livestreaming studio with advanced audio mixing capabilities. Integrate studio-grade effects, import custom audio, and control multiple sound sources in real-time for high-quality recordings and broadcasts.

Highlights
  • AUv3 audio effects plugin integration
  • Virtual channel mixing for backing tracks
  • Advanced per-channel audio control
  • High-quality video recording
  • Simplified livestreaming with RTMP/YouTube
  • Independent monitor mix adjustment
  • MIDI control for effect presets
Features
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Studio Camera transforms your iPhone or iPad into a professional video and livestreaming studio—now with powerful audio capabilities through Tone3000 integration and virtual channel mixing. Professional Audio Control - Tone3000 Integration: Expand your sound with AUv3 audio effects plugins. Add studio-grade effects like overdrive, chorus, delay, reverb, and auto-wah to any input channel in real time. - VocalInKey: Real-time vocal pitch correction. Pick a key and scale and VocalInKey snaps your singing in tune automatically, live. - Virtual Channels: Import and play backing tracks, background music, or pre-recorded audio alongside your live inputs. Mix multiple audio sources simultaneously—perfect for karaoke, live performances with accompaniment, or layered podcast production. - Advanced Mixing: Connect professional audio interfaces, control per-channel levels and panning, apply effects chains, and monitor everything with precision VU meters. Complete Video Studio - High-Quality Recording: Capture broadcast-ready video with reliable performance and quick setup controls. - Livestreaming Simplified: Go live instantly using Stream Key and RTMP URL. Native YouTube integration makes setup effortless. - Flexible Monitoring: Adjust monitor mixes independently from your broadcast output—hear exactly what you need while streaming clean audio to your audience. Designed for Creators - Midi support: Control effect presets and toggle using Midi messages Clean, focused interface puts controls at your fingertips. Switch inputs, balance your mix, and start recording or streaming in seconds. Save device presets and resume sessions instantly. Perfect for: musicians performing with backing tracks, podcasters mixing remote guests and intro music, broadcasters managing multiple audio sources, and creators who demand professional sound. Studio Camera: Professional video meets powerful audio mixing—all from your iOS device.

About

VKO1

Create stunning, real-time visuals for your music performances without needing VJ experience. Load clips, sync to your BPM, and let the app handle the visuals hands-free with automated mixing and effects. Build custom reactive visuals using a node editor and import your own shaders.

Highlights
  • Automated beat-synced visual mixing
  • Node editor for custom visual creation
  • Import custom Metal shaders
  • Real-time GPU-accelerated effects
  • Multiple control options (iPhone, iPad, MIDI, gamepad)
  • Music sync via tap tempo, MIDI clock, Ableton Link
  • Downloadable visualizers from the store
Features
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WHAT IS VKO1 (VisualKO) VKO1 is a visual performance app for iPad, iPhone, and Apple Silicon Mac — built for musicians and DJs who want stunning visuals without a dedicated VJ. Load your clips, set your BPM, and let it run. Made for performers You're playing. VKO1 stays locked to your music and keeps visuals moving — no babysitting required. Automix does the work MIX mode pulls from all 8 banks, auto-switches on the beat, and rotates effects automatically. A full visual set, hands-free. Build your own visuals The Node Editor lets you wire together generators, modifiers, and combiners into custom reactive visuals — no coding needed. Import your own Metal shaders or start from scratch. Browse the Store Download free and premium GPU visualizers — real-time Metal shaders that run directly on your device. No video files. No lag. Drop them straight into your set and go. Control from anywhere iPhone in your pocket, iPad on a stand, MIDI controller on your table, Bluetooth gamepad in your hand. AirPlay to the big screen — no cables. 51 real-time effects All BPM-synced, all GPU-accelerated via Metal. One knob controls everything playing. Stays in sync Tap tempo, MIDI clock, Ableton Link — four ways to lock visuals to your music.

Screenshots

Telecraft4 screens
VKO14 screens

Verdict

The call

Telecraft and VKO1 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Telecraft's written reviews are positive against 0% of VKO1's. Telecraft also leads on price ($1.99 vs $11.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On rating, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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

Telecraft costs $1.99 and VKO1 $11.99 up front. VKO1 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Telecraft asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Telecraft against 4.6 for VKO1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Telecraft's written reviews are positive against 0% of VKO1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Telecraft ships an update every 5 days, VKO1 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Telecraft versus VKO1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTelecraftVKO1
Price$1.99 — better$11.99
Rating4.6 (14 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews92.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#129 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRafael Guilherme BertholdoJuan Maguid

Customer experience

Telecraft

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%

VKO1

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Telecraft

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

VKO1

One-time4
  • Phosphor Cult Shader Pack$1.99
  • Computer Veld Pack$1.99
  • Alchemist Sketchbook Pack$1.99
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  • Daft Cyber Pack$1.99

Questions

Is Telecraft free?
Telecraft costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VKO1 free?
VKO1 costs $11.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Telecraft or VKO1?
Telecraft and VKO1 are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Telecraft or VKO1 have ads?
Neither Telecraft nor VKO1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Telecraft or VKO1?
Telecraft ships an update every 5 days, and VKO1 every 10 days. Most recently, Telecraft was updated on October 8, 2026 and VKO1 on October 13, 2026.

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