Comparison

Astral Effects Visualizer vs MediaDrift

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

MediaDrift

Features
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- Track your top artists with beautiful, data-driven charts and generate stunning Yearly Recap Posters to share your musical journey. - Total Personalization: Craft your vibe with customizable vinyl players and personalized backgrounds for every track. - Interactive Lyrics: Add and sync time-stamped lyrics to any song in your collection. - Creative Freedom: Remix your tracks, trim audio with precision, and edit metadata to keep your library flawless. - Pro Tools for Everyone: Effortlessly extract audio from videos and convert between high-quality formats like MP3, FLAC, WAV and more!

Screenshots

Astral Effects Visualizer4 screens
MediaDrift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MediaDrift at none against Astral Effects Visualizer's 1. MediaDrift also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price 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. Astral Effects Visualizer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MediaDrift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Astral Effects Visualizer versus MediaDrift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstral Effects VisualizerMediaDrift
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB186 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMobile VisualsKASUI TONG

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Astral Effects Visualizer

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$4.99
None

MediaDrift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astral Effects Visualizer free?
Astral Effects Visualizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MediaDrift free?
MediaDrift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Astral Effects Visualizer or MediaDrift have ads?
Astral Effects Visualizer shows ads; MediaDrift does not.

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