# BeatCut vs VKO1

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BeatCut at 86% against VKO1's 0%. BeatCut also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). VKO1's advantage is chart position (#196 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

BeatCut costs $4.99 and VKO1 $11.99 up front. VKO1 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. BeatCut asks for nothing beyond the download.

BeatCut holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of BeatCut's written reviews are positive against 0% of VKO1's.

BeatCut ships an update daily, VKO1 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BeatCut | VKO1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $11.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatcut-sampler-for-video/id6756845786/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vko1/id6758398868/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 13 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) | [Juan Maguid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680114440) |

## What reviewers say

### BeatCut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beatcut-sampler-for-video/id6756845786)

Transform videos into a playable instrument by chopping them into pads for real-time performance. Record your visual jams, synced to audio, and export finished videos. Ideal for creators and performers who want to remix visuals dynamically.

**Highlights:** Chop videos into playable pads, Perform visuals in real time, Record performance as a video, Loop, hold, reverse playback, Apply visual FX per pad, Import and trim video clips, Add backing audio track

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### VKO1

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

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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 BeatCut free?

BeatCut costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is VKO1 free?

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

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

BeatCut is rated higher. BeatCut averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while VKO1 averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do BeatCut or VKO1 have ads?

Neither BeatCut nor VKO1 shows ads.

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

BeatCut ships an update daily, and VKO1 every 2 weeks. Most recently, BeatCut was updated on October 28, 2026 and VKO1 on October 26, 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.*