Comparison

SurfaBeam vs Kolaj

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

Head to head
About

SurfaBeam

Transform any surface into a dynamic display with this intuitive mobile projection mapping tool. Easily map videos, animations, and images onto real-world objects without complex desktop software. Ideal for creators, artists, and event planners seeking powerful visual effects on the go.

Highlights
  • Intuitive mobile projection mapping
  • Map videos, images, and animations
  • Advanced shape library & multi-surface mapping
  • Export maps for professional content creation
  • Precision grid warping with gesture controls
  • Real-time rendering and video sync
  • Multi-media support
Features
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Turn any wall, object or room into a light show with just your phone and a projector. SurfaBeam is projection mapping made simple. Drag 4 dots onto your object, pick a video, and it fills the shape. No computer, no media server, no complicated software. MAP ANYTHING • Walls, windows, doors, boxes, sculptures and whole rooms • Warp bends your video onto curved objects like pillars and arches • 3D Sphere wraps balls and other round objects • Shapes and masks: circles, triangles or your own pictures • Map many surfaces at once, each with its own video PLAY ON YOUR WALL • Wall games with hand and body tracking: Mole Smash, Fruit Slice, Wing Beat and Catch the Mouse • Your body is the controller: the phone's camera tracks your hands and body, no extra hardware • Birds that perch on your shapes, bouncing balls, cars and bikes, rain with lightning • Hand effects: grow vines, spin a galaxy, shoot water from your palm MUSIC AND SHOWS • Music visualizer with 12 looks that move to your song • Video Library with ready-made effects, or use your own videos and photos • Timeline: build a whole show with tracks and text, then export it as a video • Video Sync restarts all your videos together, in sync CONNECT ANY WAY • Cable: USB-C or Lightning to HDMI adapter, the steadiest choice for live shows • Wireless: AirPlay to a projector or TV that supports it • Cast to TV: send your show to a smart TV with the free SurfaBeam Link app PERFECT FOR • Holiday decorations: light up your house, tree and windows for Christmas and Halloween • Parties, weddings and events • DJs, VJs and stage shows • Art installations, shops and window displays • Classrooms, STEM clubs and kids' play EASY TO START The built-in Quick Start Guide explains every button. SurfaBeam speaks 19 languages. SURFABEAM PRO Try SurfaBeam for free. Go Pro to remove the watermark and unlock every feature, including saving and loading projects. Choose a monthly, quarterly or yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in your local currency. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.surfabeam.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Watch the quick workflow video: https://youtube.com/shorts/NjB2owlqp-4

About

Kolaj

Features
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Transform your photos into stunning collages with the power of AI background removal and intuitive touch controls. Kolaj is the modern collage maker that combines powerful image editing with an effortless creative experience. Whether you're designing a mood board, creating a photo montage, or crafting the perfect social media post, Kolaj gives you professional results in minutes. Key Features AI-Powered Background Removal • Remove backgrounds instantly with on-device machine learning • No cloud uploads - all processing happens privately on your device • Automatic cropping to eliminate transparent edges • Perfect cutouts for seamless compositing Intuitive Canvas Controls • Drag, rotate, and scale images with natural touch gestures • Layer up to 20 photos on a single canvas • Visual corner handles for precise resizing • Smart touch detection - only interact with visible parts of images Advanced Layer Management • Tap to move layers forward or backward one step • Long-press to instantly bring to front or send to back • Visual selection indicators show which layer is active • Haptic feedback for intuitive interaction Creative Customization • Add custom-colored borders that follow your cutout shapes • Choose from preset colors or create your own with the color picker • Customize canvas backgrounds with solid colors or transparent backgrounds • Borders automatically adapt to light or dark backgrounds Share & Export • Export high-resolution images at your device's native quality • Share directly to Messages, Instagram, Photos, and more • Exports preserve your light/dark mode preference • Perfect quality for social media or printing Perfect For • Social media content creators • Scrapbooking and memory keeping • Mood boards and vision boards • Product mockups and presentations • Creative photo projects • Birthday cards and invitations • Marketing materials • Digital art and design Privacy First All background removal and image processing happens on your device using Apple's Vision framework. Your photos never leave your phone, and no internet connection is required for editing. Modern Design • Beautiful glass-effect buttons with modern iOS styling • Full-screen immersive editing experience • Automatic light and dark mode support • Smooth animations and haptic feedback • Clean, distraction-free interface Performance • Lightning-fast on-device processing • Supports images from your entire photo library • Real-time gesture recognition and manipulation • Optimized for all iPhone models How It Works 1. Select - Pick up to 20 photos from your library 2. Edit - Backgrounds are automatically removed and images are ready to arrange 3. Design - Drag, rotate, resize, and layer your photos on the canvas 4. Customize - Add colorful borders and choose your background 5. Share - Export and share your masterpiece anywhere Start creating beautiful collages today with Kolaj!

Screenshots

SurfaBeam4 screens
Kolaj4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kolaj at none against SurfaBeam's 4. SurfaBeam's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads 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. SurfaBeam sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Kolaj asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SurfaBeam versus Kolaj: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfaBeamKolaj
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size531 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOsman Ahsan SheikhThis or That LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SurfaBeam

Subscriptions3
  • SurfaBeam Pro – Monthly$6.991 Month
  • SurfaBeam Pro – Quarterly$19.993 Months
  • SurfaBeam Pro – Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$99.99
None

Kolaj

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SurfaBeam free?
SurfaBeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kolaj free?
Kolaj is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SurfaBeam or Kolaj have ads?
Neither SurfaBeam nor Kolaj shows ads.

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