# VisualSound vs Pruina

The clearest difference is price: Pruina at $2.99 against VisualSound's $19.99. On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

VisualSound costs $19.99 and Pruina $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VisualSound against 5.0 for Pruina. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VisualSound | Pruina |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualsound-av-modular-synth/id6791189371/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pruina/id6793593593/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 40 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mike Gazzaruso](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369584675) | [Konstantin Torsten Schutz](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778600016) |

## What reviewers say

### VisualSound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualsound-av-modular-synth/id6791189371)

This app is a modular instrument that synthesizes sound and visuals using a unified patching system. Explore over 140 modules for audio, control, and graphics, and even generate custom effects with AI. It's designed for performance and integrates with your existing studio setup.

**Highlights:** Unified sound and visual patching, Over 140 modules (sound, control, visuals, code), AI-powered module creation, GPU-native visuals, Performance-oriented features, AUv3 integration and hosting, Cross-device functionality (iPad, Mac, iPhone)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pruina

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pruina/id6793593593)

This app captures and sustains audio, transforming it into evolving drones and textures. Explore modes like Freeze, Smear, and Shimmer to sculpt unique soundscapes with effects like reverb and modulation. It functions as both a standalone application and an AUv3 audio effect.

**Highlights:** Spectral audio capture and sustain, Freeze, Smear, and Shimmer modes, Sound sculpting with Blur, Sparkle, Warp, Modulated reverb and spatial effects, Layering for chord and pad creation, AUv3 plugin and standalone operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VisualSound free?

VisualSound costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pruina free?

Pruina costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VisualSound or Pruina?

VisualSound and Pruina are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do VisualSound or Pruina have ads?

Neither VisualSound nor Pruina shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*