# VS vs Approvl

The clearest difference is price: Approvl at Free against VS's $49.99. Approvl also leads on device support (3 vs 1). VS's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Approvl is free to download; VS costs $49.99 up front. VS sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Approvl sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VS ships an update every 3 weeks, Approvl every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VS | Approvl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $49.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vs-visual-synthesizer-2/id6749264228/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **7** | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Size | 908 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Imaginando Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/895445015) | [Ian Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/380600567) |

## What reviewers say

### VS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vs-visual-synthesizer-2/id6749264228)

Transform your music into dynamic, real-time visuals. This app offers powerful synthesis tools, audio and MIDI reactivity, and a playable interface for creators, musicians, and VJs. Create stunning music videos or prepare live sets with extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** Audio and MIDI reactive visuals, Playable visual synthesis engine, Customizable shaders and media, Real-time performance interface, Built-in sound visualizers, Playlist and output management

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noir Cuts Preset Packs | $10.90 | one-time |
| Raw Reflections Preset Pack | $10.90 | one-time |
| Cyber Spells Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Retina Refill Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Retro Riot Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Textural Memories Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Glitch & Doom | $17.99 | one-time |
| Shattered Illusions Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Offset Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Dimensional Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Battles Preset Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Granular Preset Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


### Approvl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/approvl/id6771484311)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Approvl Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Approvl - Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VS free?

VS costs $49.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Approvl free?

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

### Do VS or Approvl have ads?

Neither VS nor Approvl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VS or Approvl?

VS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Approvl every 3 months. Most recently, VS was updated on October 25, 2026 and Approvl on October 24, 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.*