# The Pearl Harts vs Poly 2

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Poly 2 at 697 against The Pearl Harts's 1. The Pearl Harts's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Pearl Harts sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $43.99 per year and Poly 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Pearl Harts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poly 2 has 697 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of The Pearl Harts's written reviews are positive against 84% of Poly 2's.

The Pearl Harts ships an update every 2 months, Poly 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pearl Harts | Poly 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pearl-harts/id1024165846/reviews)** | [4.8 (697 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-2/id1477029326/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **697** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 84.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Access Experiences Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668320244) | [James Milton](https://appshunter.io/developer/581503621) |

## What reviewers say

### The Pearl Harts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pearl-harts/id1024165846)

Access exclusive content from a music artist, including live streams, photos, videos, and unreleased music. Connect with other fans, get early ticket access, and participate in special offers and competitions.

**Highlights:** Live broadcasts, Exclusive photos and videos, Unreleased music and audio, Early access to tickets, Fan community, Special offers and competitions

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Membership | $43.99 | per year |
| 100 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2500 coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $25.99 | one-time |
| 10000 coins | $40.99 | one-time |


### Poly 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poly-2/id1477029326)

This app generates evolving musical patterns and melodies using polyrhythms. It offers extensive sound manipulation with a sampler, multiple effects, and the ability to store numerous configurations. Users can also import their own sounds and integrate with other music production tools.

**Highlights:** Generative polyrhythm sequencing, Up to 8 simultaneous sounds, Sampler with envelopes and filters, Randomize capabilities, Built-in delay, reverb, distortion, and EQ FX, AUv3, Audiobus, and IAA support, Import custom samples

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro mode | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique, creative, and powerful tool
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎨 Excellent for ambient, experimental, and generative music
- 🎹 Great for drum grooves and rhythmic patterns
- 💻 Seamless integration with external hardware and software

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔇 Lack of sustain/voice ring-out when transport is stopped
- 📺 Small interface elements can be difficult to use on iPad
- 🔌 Compatibility issues with some third-party apps

**Reported bugs**

- In-app purchase not working for some users
- MIDI connectivity issues with certain apps
- Crashes upon opening for some users

**Requested features**

- Ability to preview samples before importing
- Autoslice/autochop functionality for samples
- Support for larger sample imports and automatic slot filling
- Granulizer effect
- Note repeat and vinyl effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Pearl Harts free?

The Pearl Harts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Poly 2 free?

Poly 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Pearl Harts or Poly 2?

The Pearl Harts is rated higher. The Pearl Harts averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Poly 2 averages 4.8 from 697 ratings.

### Do The Pearl Harts or Poly 2 have ads?

Neither The Pearl Harts nor Poly 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Pearl Harts or Poly 2?

The Pearl Harts ships an update every 2 months, and Poly 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, The Pearl Harts was updated on November 1, 2026 and Poly 2 on November 3, 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.*