Comparison

RED 945 vs Astral Effects Visualizer

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

Head to head
About

RED 945

Stream your favorite radio station's music content on the go. Select the songs you want to hear and receive text alerts for your favorite tracks. Enjoy instant access to unique content and features from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Live music streaming
  • Song selection
  • Favorite song alerts
  • Instant access to content
  • On-the-go listening
Features
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You're never without your favorite music! RED 945 is proud to present its OFFICIAL mobile app. The most music every hour wherever you are with the RED 945 app Listen to us at work, home or on the road. Install our app and get instant access to our unique content, features and more! Select the songs YOU want to hear on RED 945 and get text alerts for your favorites

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.

Screenshots

RED 9454 screens
Astral Effects Visualizer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RED 945 at none against Astral Effects Visualizer's 1. RED 945 also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Astral Effects Visualizer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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. RED 945 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RED 945 ships an update every 4 months, Astral Effects Visualizer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
RED 945 versus Astral Effects Visualizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRED 945Astral Effects Visualizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNRG MediaMobile Visuals

Customer experience

RED 945

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Astral Effects Visualizer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RED 945

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Astral Effects Visualizer

One-time1
  • Premium Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is RED 945 free?
RED 945 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astral Effects Visualizer free?
Astral Effects Visualizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RED 945 or Astral Effects Visualizer have ads?
Both RED 945 and Astral Effects Visualizer show ads.
Which is updated more often, RED 945 or Astral Effects Visualizer?
RED 945 ships an update every 4 months, and Astral Effects Visualizer every 3 weeks. Most recently, RED 945 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Astral Effects Visualizer on October 31, 2026.

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