Comparison

Visual Beat vs Sync³ Remote

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

Head to head
About

Visual Beat

Create unique music videos by mixing instruments and vocals from diverse artists. Explore hand-crafted animations that sync with each musician's style. Experiment with various soundtracks to achieve different artistic results.

Highlights
  • Interactive music video creation
  • Mix instruments and vocals
  • Hand-crafted stop motion animations
  • Sync animations with music style
  • Experiment with soundtracks
  • Features diverse artists
Features
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Create your own composition with the interactive music video Visual Beat! Conduct different musicians by mixing their versatile instruments and vocals. Explore hand-crafted stop motion animations matching with each musicians' specific style of music. Experiment with the repertoire of soundtracks to get various results. Lets Play! **AWARDS** Best of the Best - Red Dot Award 1st Prize Visual Music Live Contest - Visual Music Award 1st Prize Motion Art - kurzundschön moving images Junior Award Silver - Art Directors Club Germany FWA Mobile Of The Day Award Selection - :output award Visual Beat is featuring the diversified music of Mohna, Nutia, Clara and Dobré: MOHNA Mohna works as a solo artist as well as with the Hamburg-based band ‘Me Succeeds’. Her process is intuitive and her vocals transmit a sensitivity that adds to the purity of her overall sound. This is complimented by the minimalistic additions of different instruments including piano and clarinet. NUTIA Hamburg-based artist Nutia is an electronic tech-house musician creating silky, pulsating tracks punctuated by different textures and sounds. This is achieved by mixing electronic samples with live sounds to produce spherical and groovy beats.   CLARA Clara is an experienced cellist who has played with an orchestra for many years as well as with different chamber music ensembles. She is also interested in experimental ways of playing her instrument. Using different techniques, she lets the warm sound of her cello vary between soft floating tones and vibrant staccato rhythms.   DOBRÉ Originally from Munich, now based in London, Dobré’s style ranges between indie and folk. His singing and songwriting emits high spirits and is often accompanied by his band. Being very versatile and spontaneous, Dobré manages to create different moods using a wide range of instruments.

About

Sync³ Remote

This iPad app emulates the original Synclavier® Velocity-Pressure Keyboard interface with modern touch controls. It connects to your Synclavier³ installation via custom MIDI messages, offering full hardware integration. Multiple iPads can be used simultaneously for expanded studio control.

Highlights
  • Recreates Synclavier® Velocity-Pressure Keyboard interface
  • Modern touch-screen technology
  • Custom MIDI message communication
  • Complete Synclavier® hardware integration
  • Timbre design and Digital Memory Recorder panels
  • Supports multiple iPad control stations
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Sync³ Remote, formerly Synclavier® Touch, is an iPad app that faithfully recreates the original Synclavier® Velocity-Pressure Keyboard button interface using modern touch-screen technology. Sync³ Remote communicates with your Synclavier³ installation using custom MIDI messages. The integration with the Synclavier® hardware is complete - touching a button on the iPad lights the button on the VK for example. The VK buttons are organized in two panels - one for Timbre design, one for controlling the Digital Memory Recorder. And, two - or more - iPads could be used simultaneously to set up multiple remote control stations within your studio. This latest build operates Synclavier³ using the Synclavier Knob attached to the iPad.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sync³ Remote at 100% against Visual Beat's 50%. Sync³ Remote also leads on update cadence (every 31 months vs every 123 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Visual Beat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Sync³ Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Visual Beat asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sync³ Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Visual Beat's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sync³ Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Beat ships an update every 123 months, Sync³ Remote every 31 months. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Visual Beat versus Sync³ Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual BeatSync³ Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 123 monthsEvery 31 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMax MoertlSynclavier Digital Corporation Ltd

Customer experience

Visual Beat

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Sync³ Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Visual Beat

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Sync³ Remote

One-time1
  • Synclavier® Touch Full Feature$79.99

Questions

Is Visual Beat free?
Visual Beat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sync³ Remote free?
Sync³ Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visual Beat or Sync³ Remote?
Sync³ Remote is rated higher. Visual Beat averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Sync³ Remote averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Visual Beat or Sync³ Remote have ads?
Neither Visual Beat nor Sync³ Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Beat or Sync³ Remote?
Visual Beat ships an update every 123 months, and Sync³ Remote every 31 months. Most recently, Visual Beat was updated on September 29, 2026 and Sync³ Remote on September 29, 2026.

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