# GenR8 vs VKO1

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GenR8 at 100% against VKO1's 0%. GenR8 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). VKO1's advantage is price ($11.99 vs $19.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

GenR8 costs $19.99 and VKO1 $11.99 up front. VKO1 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. GenR8 asks for nothing beyond the download.

GenR8 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of GenR8's written reviews are positive against 0% of VKO1's.

GenR8 ships an update every 10 days, VKO1 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GenR8 | VKO1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$11.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genr8/id6751822886/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vko1/id6758398868/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 21 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christopher Van Hoose](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510007987) | [Juan Maguid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680114440) |

## What reviewers say

### GenR8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genr8/id6751822886)

Generate professional test patterns for display calibration and validation. Supports external displays via HDMI, DisplayPort, or AirPlay, with HDR pattern support and precision controls for accurate results. Export patterns in various formats.

**Highlights:** 28+ Professional Test Patterns, External Display Support (HDMI, DisplayPort, AirPlay), HDR Pattern Support, Audio Test Tones & Live Metering, Precision Controls & Customizable Overlays, Export Test Patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none


### VKO1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vko1/id6758398868)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Phosphor Cult Shader Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Computer Veld Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alchemist Sketchbook Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daft Cyber Pack | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GenR8 free?

GenR8 costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VKO1 free?

VKO1 costs $11.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GenR8 or VKO1?

GenR8 is rated higher. GenR8 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while VKO1 averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do GenR8 or VKO1 have ads?

Neither GenR8 nor VKO1 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GenR8 or VKO1?

GenR8 ships an update every 10 days, and VKO1 every 2 weeks. Most recently, GenR8 was updated on November 5, 2026 and VKO1 on October 31, 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.*