Comparison

SoundViz vs VJ Stage

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

Head to head
About

SoundViz

Features
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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.

About

VJ Stage

Features
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With VJ Stage you can create stunning VJ shows. Play multiple video loops or generators, blend them together, add effects and audio reactive modulations. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SoundViz4 screens
VJ Stage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SoundViz at none against VJ Stage's 2. VJ Stage's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. VJ Stage sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. SoundViz asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SoundViz ships an update monthly, VJ Stage fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SoundViz versus VJ Stage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundVizVJ Stage
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIZOU, CO., LTD.Marvin Krueger

In-app purchases

None

SoundViz

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

VJ Stage

Subscriptions2
  • VJ Stage PRO$3.997 Days
  • VJ Stage PRO3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is SoundViz free?
SoundViz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VJ Stage free?
VJ Stage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SoundViz or VJ Stage have ads?
SoundViz shows ads; VJ Stage does not.
Which is updated more often, SoundViz or VJ Stage?
SoundViz ships an update monthly, and VJ Stage fortnightly. Most recently, SoundViz was updated on October 15, 2026 and VJ Stage on October 8, 2026.

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