SoundViz vs Dot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SoundViz
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SoundViz transforms the sounds around you into stunning real-time visual art. Whether it's your voice, music, or ambient noise, watch it come alive through 7 unique visualization modes. VISUALIZE YOUR WORLD Use your microphone to capture any sound and instantly see it rendered as beautiful, dynamic visuals. Every whisper, every beat, every note becomes a work of art. 7 VISUAL MODES - Waveform: Classic oscilloscope-style sound waves - Spectrum: Colorful frequency analyzer bars - Circular: Mesmerizing polar coordinate patterns - Particles: Explosive particle effects driven by sound - Kaleidoscope: Symmetrical, ever-changing patterns - Water: Ripple effects emanating from the center - Firework: Sound-reactive firework bursts SENSITIVITY MODES Choose from 4 sensitivity presets to match any environment: - ASMR: Perfect for whispers and subtle sounds - Quiet: Ideal for calm, indoor spaces - Normal: Great for conversation and everyday use - Live: Built for loud music and concerts CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE - 5 built-in color themes: Rainbow, Fire, Ocean, Forest, Neon - Custom color picker to create your own unique palette - Screenshot capture to save your favorite visuals - Clean, distraction-free interface with tap-to-hide controls SoundViz is perfect for music lovers, ASMR enthusiasts, content creators, educators, and anyone who wants to see the beauty hidden in everyday sounds.
Dot
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Dot-Physics is an interactive particle sandbox where tiny glowing dots follow simple rules and grow into surprising patterns. Choose a preset world, create your own rules, or draw particles directly onto the screen. Change how colours attract, repel, chase, cluster, and spread, then watch the world come alive. Features: โข Real-time particle worlds with colourful motion โข Creative Mode for custom attraction and repulsion rules โข Draw Mode for painting new particles into the simulation โข Touch interaction for attracting, repelling, stirring, and dropping dots โข Adjustable dot count, speed, damping, radius, and point size โข Relaxing ambient background music โข Presets for quick experiments and beautiful patterns Dot-Physics is part visual toy, part creative sandbox, and part simple science experiment. There are no scores, timers, or pressure. Just start a world, interact with it, and see what emerges.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Dot at none against SoundViz's shown. Dot also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SoundViz | Dot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | โ |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MIZOU, CO., LTD. | EOIN J TOLSTER |
In-app purchases
SoundViz
No in-app purchases
Dot
No in-app purchases









