# Tunr vs Phazr

The clearest difference is price: Tunr at Free against Phazr's $3.99. Tunr also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 26.0). Phazr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and rating (4.6 vs 4.1). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Tunr is free to download; Phazr costs $3.99 up front. Tunr sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Phazr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phazr holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 199 and 137 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Tunr's written reviews are positive against 82% of Phazr's.

Tunr ships an update every 3 weeks, Phazr every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tunr | Phazr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunr-music-player-visualizer/id948831179/reviews) | **[4.6 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phazr/id1472113449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **199** | 137 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | **82.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 119 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SoundSpectrum](https://appshunter.io/developer/285600441) | [Daniel Resnick](https://appshunter.io/developer/705067089) |

## What reviewers say

### Tunr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tunr-music-player-visualizer/id948831179)

This app combines music playback from various streaming services and your device library with stunning, audio-reactive visualizations. Enjoy podcasts, radio, and ambient soundscapes with advanced customization options for a unique audio-visual experience.

**Highlights:** Audio-reactive visualizations, Connects to Spotify, Pandora, SoundCloud, 3000+ Podcasts, 300+ Net Radio Stations, Device Music Library access, Ambient Sound Spaces, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TunrVision | $1.99 | per month |
| Adrenaline | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ether | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alien | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spirit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Laser Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Metatron | $1.99 | one-time |
| In the Machine | $1.99 | one-time |
| Nova | $2.99 | one-time |
| Warp Core | $2.99 | one-time |
| WhiteCap | $4.99 | one-time |
| G‑Force | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full-Spectrum Bundle | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great visuals and visualizations
- 🎨 Variety of visualization packs
- 🎶 Works well with music streaming services
- 💻 Smooth performance on desktop
- 🔊 Live mic support for music visualization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes, especially on newer devices
- 🔧 Lack of support and updates
- 💰 Expensive visualization packs
- 🤖 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
- 📱 Issues with Spotify and other music service integration

**Reported bugs**

- Visuals not loading correctly
- Crashing when switching between music sources
- Purchased visualization packs not working
- Live mic feature not functioning properly
- UI issues on newer iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Apple Music integration
- Apple TV app
- Customizable visualizations
- Improved sorting and library management
- Airplay support for full-screen visuals


### Phazr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phazr/id1472113449)

Transform your music into a multisensory experience with dynamic visualizers and real-time haptic feedback. This app plays locally downloaded DRM-free music and can capture environmental sound via the microphone. It offers immersive visual effects that react to audio, touch, and device tilt.

**Highlights:** Real-time haptic feedback, 9 unique visualizers, Visualizers react to audio and touch, Plays local DRM-free music, Uses microphone for environmental sound, Supports game controller lighting

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful visuals
- 🎛️ Great haptic feedback
- 🎧 Immersive experience
- 🆓 Free to use
- 🎨 Nice design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Doesn't work with Apple Music
- ❌ Doesn't work with Spotify
- ❌ Doesn't work with streaming services
- 🤔 Limited visuals
- 🎛️ Haptics can be muddy

**Reported bugs**

- Files deleted after playing
- Songs end early
- Visualizers not working after first use
- Laggy menu loading

**Requested features**

- Add haptic feedback when screen is locked
- Add shuffle mode for tracks and visuals
- More visuals
- Support for background playback with vibrations
- Ability to disable AR and move camera with fingers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tunr free?

Tunr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phazr free?

Phazr costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tunr or Phazr?

Phazr is rated higher. Tunr averages 4.1 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while Phazr averages 4.6 from 137 ratings.

### Do Tunr or Phazr have ads?

Neither Tunr nor Phazr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tunr or Phazr?

Tunr ships an update every 3 weeks, and Phazr every 2 months. Most recently, Tunr was updated on October 29, 2026 and Phazr on October 30, 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.*