AV Synth vs Astral Effects Visualizer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AV Synth
Create dynamic, layered visual compositions that react to live music. Design and modulate up to five independent visual layers with complex effect chains. Save and recall presets for live performance or studio use.
- Layered visual compositions
- Live audio-reactive graphics
- Chained effect processing
- Parameter automation
- Saveable presets
- High-quality video recording (PRO)
- NDI network streaming (PRO)
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AV Synth – Visual Instrument is a real-time procedural graphics engine for creating reactive, layered visual compositions. Design, blend, and modulate up to five independent visual layers, each powered by live-generated visuals and chained effect processing. Build complex effect chains per layer, automate parameters to your music, and sculpt motion, color, and dynamics in real time—just like playing a visual instrument. Every creation can be saved as a preset and recalled instantly for live performance or studio work. The PRO version unlocks high-quality video recording and NDI network streaming for professional workflows. This app is designed for: - Live visual performance - Audio-reactive motion graphics - Experimental visual synthesis https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Astral Effects Visualizer
Transform your music into immersive 3D visual journeys with real-time audio reactivity. Explore unique visualizers, customize settings, and even record your creations to share.
- 10 unique 3D music visualizers
- Real-time audio reactivity
- Built-in music player
- Internet radio streaming
- Customizable visualizer settings
- Record visualizations as video
- Gyroscope support
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Experience your music in a stunning new way! Astral Effects transforms your favorite tracks into mesmerizing 3D visual journeys — from deep space tunnels to morphing crystal objects, all perfectly synced to your music. Immerse yourself in 10 unique visualizers including Crystal Morph, Nebula Tunnels, Galaxy Journey, Interstellar Flight, Magic Constellations, and more. Each one reacts to your music's bass, treble, and rhythm in real time, creating an ever-changing visual experience. Lose yourself in hypnotic patterns as you soar through majestic galaxies, ride through fractal tunnels, and watch crystalline shapes morph to the beat. Features - 10 unique 3D music visualizers with real-time audio reactivity - Play music from your local library with the built-in player - Stream internet radio across multiple genres - Customize each visualizer with detailed settings — textures, colors, speed, camera, and more - Record visualizations as video to share with friends - Premium color themes and textures - Gyroscope support — look around inside the visuals by moving your device - NDI streaming for professional setups - iPad optimized with sidebar navigation - AirPlay support Perfect for relaxation, meditation, or simply enjoying your music in a whole new dimension.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Astral Effects Visualizer at 5.0 against AV Synth's 4.0. AV Synth's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. AV Synth sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Astral Effects Visualizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Astral Effects Visualizer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
AV Synth ships an update every 3 days, Astral Effects Visualizer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AV Synth | Astral Effects Visualizer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marvin Krueger | Mobile Visuals |
Customer experience
AV Synth
Astral Effects Visualizer
In-app purchases
AV Synth
- AV PRO Weekly$6.997 Days
- AV Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
Astral Effects Visualizer
- Premium Unlock$4.99





