Lorentz vs Harmonicer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lorentz
This app offers an analog-style synthesizer with a unique resonator for experimental sound design. Explore a wide range of sonic possibilities with familiar analog tones and innovative resonator effects.
- AUv3 compatibility
- Analog-style synthesis
- Integrated resonator
- Experimental sound creation
- Wide sound design possibilities
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Lorentz is an AUv3-compatible synthesizer that combines analog-style synthesis with a resonator. The resonator enables experimental sound creation using familiar analog-style tones, allowing you to explore a wide range of sound design possibilities. For more detailed information about the product, please visit the website. The website offers detailed product descriptions, manuals and videos, as well as important notices. https://icegear.net/
Harmonicer
This app generates musical inspiration by combining MIDI quantization, harmonization, and arpeggiation. It offers extensive scale support and allows for the creation of complex chords and rhythmic patterns to enhance musical compositions.
- MIDI Quantizer with 20+ scales
- Custom scale support
- Harmonizer with up to 4 voices
- Arpeggiator with 10 modes
- Process MIDI from any source
- Standalone use with internal keyboard
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Instant Inspiration at Your Fingertips Harmonicer combines MIDI Quantizer, Harmonizer and Arpeggiator into one convenient package. At the core of Harmonicer lies its Quantizer feature with over 20 pre defined scales and support for custom scales. Whether you're a seasoned composer or a novice musician, Harmonicer empowers you to effortlessly create melodies that are harmonically rich and sonically captivating. Unlock Limitless Harmonic Possibilities Harmonicer's Harmonizer functionality takes your compositions to new heights by automatically generating lush chords and harmonies. With up to 4 additional voices and intuitive controls, you can explore a vast array of harmonic possibilities and infuse your music with depth and emotion. Unleash Your Creativity with Dynamic Arpeggiation With Harmonicer's Arpeggiator, intricate rhythmic patterns and melodic sequences are just a few taps away. Whether you're crafting pulsating basslines, mesmerizing synth leads, or intricate melodies, the Arpeggiator empowers you to infuse your tracks with movement and energy, adding a dynamic edge to your music. Combining Power and Versatility What sets Harmonicer apart is its seamless integration of these three powerful tools, allowing users to utilize them individually or in combination to achieve complex compositions with ease. Whether you're looking to fine-tune a melody, enrich your harmonies, or add rhythmic complexity, Harmonicer provides the tools you need to inspire your musical vision and bring it to life. Specs: - Quantizer with support for 20+ pre defined as well as custom scales - Harmonizer with up to 4 additional voices - Arpeggiator with 10 modes, note repeates, ratchets and more - Process MIDI from any source - Standalone use via internal keyboard Supports: - Standalone - AUv3
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Harmonicer at every 4 days against Lorentz's monthly. Harmonicer also leads on price ($4.99 vs $8.00). Lorentz's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 80%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Lorentz costs $8.00 and Harmonicer $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 — 4.8 for Lorentz against 4.7 for Harmonicer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Lorentz's written reviews are positive against 80% of Harmonicer's.
Lorentz ships an update monthly, Harmonicer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lorentz | Harmonicer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.00 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (24 ratings) — better | 4.7 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.3% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iceWorks, Inc. | Kai Aras |
Customer experience
Lorentz
Harmonicer
In-app purchases
Lorentz
No in-app purchases
Harmonicer
No in-app purchases
