Comparison

ProjectX vs Redrawing Reality

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

Head to head
About

ProjectX

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a portable projection mapping studio. Easily map animated visuals, videos, and photos onto any real-world surface with customizable shapes and GPU-accelerated rendering. Perfect for creative experimentation, ambiance, and art installations.

Highlights
  • Portable projection mapping studio
  • Map visuals onto any surface
  • Growing library of animated effects
  • Customizable polygon and stencil shapes
  • GPU-accelerated rendering
  • Works with any projector via HDMI or AirPlay
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ProjectX turns your iPhone or iPad into a portable projection mapping studio. Map animated visuals, videos, photos and effects onto any real-world surface — walls, cubes, stages, buildings, furniture, windows, anything you can point a projector at. The entire setup takes seconds, not hours. WORKS WITH ANY PROJECTOR Plug in an HDMI adapter and your projector is detected automatically. Got an AirPlay-compatible projector? That works too! A GROWING LIBRARY OF VISUALS Choose from a collection of animated effects and visuals. New effects are added regularly, so there's always something fresh. MAP ANY SURFACE Place shapes on your canvas, warp them to match your real-world surface, and fill them with visuals. Polygons, circles, stencils — fully customizable. Set content for your entire canvas or fine-tune each shape individually. POWERED BY METAL Perspective-correct rendering, real-time warping, and smooth performance — all GPU-accelerated. Content looks natural on any angled surface. GREAT FOR - Creative experimentation - Room ambiance and mood lighting - DJ visuals and party setups - Social media viral content - Art installations - Holiday decorations and displays ProjectX makes projection mapping accessible for everyone! Privacy Policy: https://getprojectx.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@getprojectx.app — we'd love to hear from you.

About

Redrawing Reality

Features
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Redrawing Reality turns your iPhone or iPad into a projection mapping controller. Add your own media or generate custom visuals with AI, apply real-time effects, and project onto any surface - all from one app. -- KEY FEATURES -- • AI image and video generation - Describe your vision in words and let AI create projection-ready visuals in seconds. Project on buildings, tables or wherever you want. • Precision Mapping - Map content onto walls, buildings, sculptures, or any object with intuitive corner-pin controls. Adjust every corner for a perfect fit. • 20+ Real-Time VFX - Layer and blend generative effects like plasma, fractals, kaleidoscope, particles, metaballs, and disco ball. All running in real time. • Beat Sync - Make your visuals respond to music. Real-time audio analysis detects beats, bass, and energy to drive your effects automatically. • External Display - Connect to any projector or screen via AirPlay or HDMI. Your phone becomes the controller while content streams to the display. • Multi-Channel - Run multiple independent projection zones from a single device, each with its own media and effects. -- HOW IT WORKS -- 1. Import or Generate - Add your own images and videos, browse Pixebay, or use AI to create custom content. 2. Design & Map - Create projection zones, apply VFX, and calibrate corners with precision tools. 3. Project & Perform - Connect your display and go live. Control everything in real time. -- FOR EVERYONE -- Whether you're decorating for a party, creating an art installation, or performing live at an event; Redrawing Reality gives you professional tools without the complexity. No expensive software or hardware required. Just your phone and a projector. -- GET STARTED -- Free to download with a 7-day trial. Subscription plans available for continued access to AI generation and all features. -- SUPPORT -- Questions? Reach out at help@redrawingreality.com - we typically respond within 24 hours. Privacy Policy: https://redrawingreality.com/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://redrawingreality.com/terms-of-service

Screenshots

ProjectX4 screens
Redrawing Reality4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ProjectX at every 6 days against Redrawing Reality's fortnightly. Redrawing Reality's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. ProjectX sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Redrawing Reality sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProjectX ships an update every 6 days, Redrawing Reality fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ProjectX versus Redrawing Reality: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProjectXRedrawing Reality
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (81 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPacific Apps LLCJordy Tack

In-app purchases

7 purchases

ProjectX

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$11.991 Month
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  • Yearly$47.991 Year
  • Yearly3 Days trial$47.991 Year
  • ProjectX Pro7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$149.99
7 purchases

Redrawing Reality

Subscriptions4
  • Projex Starter Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Projex Pro Monthly7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Projex Starter Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
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  • Projex Pro Yearly7 Days trial$199.991 Year
One-time3
  • Redrawing Reality 25 Credits$2.99
  • Redrawing Reality 100 Credits$9.99
  • Redrawing Reality 250 Credits$19.99

Questions

Is ProjectX free?
ProjectX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Redrawing Reality free?
Redrawing Reality is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ProjectX or Redrawing Reality have ads?
Neither ProjectX nor Redrawing Reality shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProjectX or Redrawing Reality?
ProjectX ships an update every 6 days, and Redrawing Reality fortnightly. Most recently, ProjectX was updated on October 25, 2026 and Redrawing Reality on October 23, 2026.

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