# Visual Beat vs Sync³ Remote

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.

Both are free to download. Sync³ Remote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Visual Beat asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Visual Beat | Sync³ Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-beat/id976211867/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-remote/id1200334790/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 123 months | **Every 31 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 126 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Max Moertl](https://appshunter.io/developer/976211866) | [Synclavier Digital Corporation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1200334789) |

## What reviewers say

### Visual Beat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-beat/id976211867)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sync³ Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sync-remote/id1200334790)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Synclavier® Touch Full Feature | $79.99 | one-time |


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