# VisualSound vs Wind Chimes

The clearest difference is price: Wind Chimes at $4.99 against VisualSound's $19.99. Wind Chimes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

VisualSound costs $19.99 and Wind Chimes $4.99 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 Wind Chimes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

VisualSound ships an update every 2 days, Wind Chimes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VisualSound | Wind Chimes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visualsound-av-modular-synth/id6791189371/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-chimes-generative-midi/id6797114959/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 40 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mike Gazzaruso](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369584675) | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) |

## 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


### Wind Chimes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-chimes-generative-midi/id6797114959)

This app generates MIDI notes based on a physics simulation of colliding wind chimes. Customize chime properties, scales, and timing for unique generative music. It runs as an AUv3 MIDI generator in compatible hosts or standalone with a built-in sampler.

**Highlights:** Physics-based wind chime simulation, Generative MIDI note output, Customizable chime properties, AUv3 MIDI generator support, Standalone sampler included, Visual themes and timing options

**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 Wind Chimes free?

Wind Chimes costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VisualSound or Wind Chimes?

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

### Do VisualSound or Wind Chimes have ads?

Neither VisualSound nor Wind Chimes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VisualSound or Wind Chimes?

VisualSound ships an update every 2 days, and Wind Chimes every 3 days. Most recently, VisualSound was updated on September 30, 2026 and Wind Chimes on October 8, 2026.

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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.*