Comparison

Viso vs archportal tracker

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

Head to head
About

Viso

Transform your mobile device into a powerful projection mapping studio. Create professional visual displays on any surface without needing a computer or complex software. Apply real-time effects, warp visuals to irregular shapes, and access a library of dynamic generative backgrounds.

Highlights
  • Projection mapping tools
  • Precision warping and masking
  • Built-in effects engine
  • Real-time generative visualizers
  • Integrated asset store
  • Live preview and multi-surface mapping
Features
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Projection mapping made simple. Map faster and create professional visual displays directly from your iPhone or iPad. Visomapper transforms your device into a complete projection mapping studio. No computer. No video editing software. No expensive hardware. Just powerful, intuitive tools that let you map visuals onto buildings, sculptures, stages, or home setups in minutes. Connect to any projector via HDMI, USB-C, or AirPlay and start mapping immediately. Visomapper gives you the creative freedom to light up the world without the complex workflow. WHY VISOMAPPER? A COMPLETE VFX STUDIO IN YOUR POCKET Stop rendering loops in external video editors. Visomapper lets you apply professional visual effects live inside the app. Transform simple images or videos using the Effects Engine—apply Fragment Effects to shatter your visuals, create pulsing Scale animations, or automate Opacity fades. Achieve complex motion graphics results in seconds, not hours. MAP ANYTHING, ANYWHERE Turn any object into a dynamic canvas. Visomapper’s touch-first interface makes it effortless to project onto irregular surfaces. Use precise Masking Tools to cut out shapes and Corner Warping to align your visuals perfectly to any geometry. Drag corners, warp meshes, and snap vertices to fit your projection to reality. DYNAMIC VISUALIZERS Forget static images. Visomapper includes a library of Visualizers—real-time generative backgrounds that animate and evolve. Explore Kaleidoscopes, Particles, Tunnels, and fluid Gradients that render live on your device. EXTENSIVE ASSET STORE Expand your creative possibilities with the integrated Asset Store. Browse and download high-quality textures, video loops, and visualizer presets designed specifically for projection mapping. Finding the perfect content for your installation has never been easier. SIMPLE DESIGN, PROFESSIONAL RESULTS Project full-resolution visuals while keeping your control interface private. Built on Apple’s Metal graphics engine, Visomapper ensures buttery-smooth playback and high performance, even when stacking multiple effects and layers. CORE FEATURES PROJECTION MAPPING TOOLS Precision Warping: Corner handles and mesh distortion for exact alignment. Masking & Drawing: Create custom shapes to fit specific objects or architectural details. Multi-Surface: Map multiple independent objects or panels simultaneously. Live Preview: See your changes instantly on the projector. BUILT-IN EFFECTS ENGINE Fragment Effect: Shatter, wave, and explode your visuals in real-time. Transform Effects: Automate scale, rotation, and position animations. Opacity & Blending: Create professional transitions and layered looks without video editing. Real-Time Rendering: All effects are calculated live—no waiting for renders. CREATIVE VISUALIZERS Library: Access real-time generative effects like Kaleidoscope, Strobe, and Noise. Customizable Parameters: Adjust speed, density, and styles on the fly. Video Import: Load your own content and enhance it with app effects. CONNECTIVITY & CONTROL Universal Support: Works with HDMI, USB-C, Lightning, and AirPlay projectors. Extended Display: Projects only your canvas content while keeping editor controls hidden. Offline Capable: No internet needed for performance. Project Management: Save, duplicate, and organize your mapping setups. PERFECT FOR Artists & VJs: Create pro-level stage visuals without a laptop or After Effects. Event Organizers: Transform weddings, venues, and exhibits with immersive light. Home Decor: Design ambient environments or holiday displays effortlessly. Store Displays: Create eye-catching digital signage on any surface. Visomapper brings the power of professional desktop mapping software to a modern, mobile interface. It replaces complicated video production workflows with real-time effects and a touch-first design. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://visomapper.com/privacy

About

archportal tracker

Features
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ArchPortal Tracker turns an iPhone or iPad into a camera tracking source for Unreal Engine. It streams ARKit position and rotation data over UDP to a LONET 2 Live Link source, registering as the subject ArchPortal_Rig on port 60608. Point it at your workstation's IP address, mount the device to your camera, and drive a CineCameraActor in real time. Built for virtual production work and released free. WHAT IT DOES Streams ARKit world tracking position and rotation to Unreal Engine LONET 2 Live Link protocol over UDP, port 60608 Live telemetry readout — position in centimetres, rotation as a quaternion Socket status indicator so you can see the connection state Reset origin to set world zero from your current position Framing reticle for lining up before you reset Works over Wi-Fi or a wired USB Ethernet adapter WHAT YOU NEED A device that supports ARKit Unreal Engine with the LONET 2 plugin Both on the same local network, or connected directly by Ethernet The app sends transform data only. Focal length, aperture and frame rate are set on the CineCameraActor in Unreal. MOUNTING Mount the device right-side horizontal. The mount orientation is built into the coordinate transform and cannot be changed in the app. PRIVACY No account. No analytics. No advertising. No data collection of any kind. Camera access is used only by ARKit to determine device position — no image data is recorded, stored, or transmitted. The only network traffic is the tracking data you send to an address you type in yourself. SUPPORT Setup guide and troubleshooting: archportals.com/pages/tracker Built by Archportals, a virtual production studio in downtown St. Louis. If you would rather not configure this yourself, we do paid setup sessions, remote or on site.

Screenshots

Viso4 screens
archportal tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: archportal tracker at none against Viso's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Viso sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. archportal tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Viso versus archportal tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisoarchportal tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMerek BarrettKENT ALAN RICHARDSON

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Viso

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

archportal tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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