Comparison

PadVox vs Audio Visualizer

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

Head to head
About

PadVox

Features
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FOR MUSICIANS, PLAY & MIX MULTITRACK PLAYBACK & LIVE MIXING • Load and play multitrack audio stems with independent volume, mute, solo, and output routing • Mix up to 16 output channels for professional audio interfaces • Ultra-low latency audio engine (64-frame buffer) for real-time performance • Per-channel VU meters for precise level monitoring SETLISTS & PLAYLISTS • Organize your songs into playlists for each show • Auto-advance through your setlist in Show Mode • Associate playlists with events for quick access on stage SYNCED LYRICS & CUES • Display time-synced lyrics and stage cues during playback • Output lyrics to an external display via HDMI or AirPlay • Keep your whole team on the same page VIDEO SYNC • Synchronize video playback with your audio tracks • Route video to external displays for live visuals APPLE WATCH COMPANION • Control playback from your wrist: play, pause, next, previous • View your setlist and current track on Apple Watch EXTERNAL DISPLAY • Output lyrics and video to a second screen via HDMI or AirPlay • Full-screen lyrics with current cue highlighting FOR MANAGERS, PLAN & COORDINATE CALENDAR & EVENT MANAGEMENT • Schedule concerts, rehearsals, recordings, meetings, and more • Recurring events with flexible rules • Attach venue info, schedules, accommodation, and transport details • Guest list management with check-in tracking • Credential and access zone management per event TOUR MANAGEMENT • Organize events into tours with timeline views • Track logistics: travel, accommodation, venues • Stage plots, tech riders, and checklists per event • Contract management and document storage TICKETING & CREDENTIALS • Generate QR-coded credentials for artists, crew, and guests • Define access zones per event • Track ticket sales and attendance FOR EVERYONE — COLLABORATE PROJECT COLLABORATION • Create projects and invite members with role-based permissions (owner, editor, viewer) • Real-time sync across all project members via cloud • Offline-first: everything works without internet, syncs when connected ADDITIONAL FEATURES • Import audio files from Files, iCloud Drive, or other apps • Cloud backup and sync • Content deduplication to save storage • Works on both iPhone and iPad with adaptive layouts PadVox is built by musicians, for musicians and their teams. Whether you're a solo artist managing backing tracks or a project manager coordinating international tours, PadVox keeps everything in sync — on stage and off. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.padvox.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.padvox.com/privacy

About

Audio Visualizer

Transform any song into a dynamic live light show with 3D shapes, lasers, and fluid visuals that sync to the beat. Record and share your own HD music videos, or visualize music playing around you via the microphone. Offers a vast library of looks and effects for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • 120+ ready-made looks
  • Hundreds of visuals and 1,700+ presets
  • 3D shapes, lasers, fractals, tunnels
  • Live effects like kaleidoscope and glitch
  • Custom backdrops including user video
  • Record HD music videos
  • Microphone mode for ambient music
Features
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Music Visualiser turns every song into a live light show. It is the audio visualizer for iPhone and iPad that reacts to every beat, bass hit and melody, with 3D shapes, lasers, fractals, tunnels and glowing spectrum visuals that move exactly with your music. Play songs from your Music library or Files, or switch on the microphone to see any music playing around you. Pick a look, add effects, then record it in HD and share your own music video. WHAT'S INSIDE • 120+ ready-made looks, one tap each • Hundreds of visuals plus 1,700+ MilkDrop-style presets • 3D shapes, lasers, fractals, tunnels, fluid and spectrum scenes • Live effects: kaleidoscope, glow, glitch, vignette, color shift and more • Custom backdrops: colors, gradients, moving scenes, your own video or the live camera • Music player with playlists, shuffle and repeat • Play songs from your Music library, Files, or the sound of a video in Photos • Microphone mode: visualize music playing around you • Record HD music videos (720p or 1080p, up to 60 fps) and save to Photos • Share your favorite looks with friends • Full screen mode with the controls hidden • Made for iPhone and iPad, in portrait and landscape • Works on your device. No account, no uploads, no watermarks BUILT FOR MUSIC LOVERS AND CREATORS Parties and DJ sets. Study and chill sessions. Singers, producers and bands showing off a new track. Anyone who wants their music to look as good as it sounds. MUSIC VISUALISER PRO Try Pro free for 3 days with the weekly plan. Pro unlocks every visual, effect and backdrop, plus HD recording of any look. Or pay once for lifetime access. A few visuals are free to use and record, so you can try the app first. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Weekly subscriptions renew automatically for the same price unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. Flashing lights notice: the visuals can include fast, bright and flashing effects. Stop using the app if you feel unwell. Music: "Brain Dance" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0). Includes Butterchurn and Butterchurn Presets, MIT License, Copyright (c) 2013-2018 Jordan Berg, with presets by their original authors. Includes WebGL Fluid Simulation, MIT License, Copyright (c) 2017 Pavel Dobryakov. Terms of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Ycauyr875GEJL4VUHsXddPy6zx2hrkIlxZaL9a1m78/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_1jIsJsoVgXPI64prw92rPbAwaWQVl8CZ4ajeVqaoTA/

Screenshots

PadVox4 screens
Audio Visualizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

PadVox and Audio Visualizer are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. PadVox sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Audio Visualizer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PadVox ships an update every 2 weeks, Audio Visualizer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PadVox versus Audio Visualizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPadVoxAudio Visualizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB44 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperCARLITOXWAYHina Batool

In-app purchases

11 purchases

PadVox

Subscriptions11
  • Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • PadVox Solo$10.001 Month
  • PadVox Band$22.001 Month
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  • Business Monthly$29.991 Month
  • PadVox Stage Pro$49.001 Month
  • PadVox Solo$89.001 Year
  • Pro Annual$89.991 Year
  • PadVox Agency$129.001 Month
  • PadVox Band$199.001 Year
  • Business Annual$269.991 Year
  • PadVox Stage Pro$499.001 Year
2 purchases

Audio Visualizer

Subscriptions1
  • weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is PadVox free?
PadVox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Visualizer free?
Audio Visualizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PadVox or Audio Visualizer have ads?
Neither PadVox nor Audio Visualizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PadVox or Audio Visualizer?
PadVox ships an update every 2 weeks, and Audio Visualizer every 3 weeks. Most recently, PadVox was updated on October 24, 2026 and Audio Visualizer on November 1, 2026.

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