Comparison

Zero Chorus vs nana

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

Head to head
About

Zero Chorus

This audio effect plugin provides a high-quality chorus inspired by the Roland Dimension D, offering a versatile sound without muddy low end. It integrates seamlessly with iOS DAWs and supports expanded controls for easy tweaking.

Highlights
  • Roland Dimension D style chorus
  • Feedback control for flanging
  • AUv3 audio unit extension
  • Expanded touch controls
  • Desktop quality algorithm
  • Thickens guitar and synth parts
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Looking for a rich chorus effect without a muddy low end? Zero Chorus is a high quality Roland Dimension D style chorus plug-in. The addition of a feedback control improves versatility by enabling flanging effects. Zero Chorus is an Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) that works inside host apps. Just open up your favorite host that supports Audio Units and add it as an effect. The controls expand when touched so they can be easily seen while tweaking. Zero Chorus brings a superb chorus algorithm to your favorite iOS DAW. Compatible with GarageBand, Cubasis, Auria, BeatMaker, AudioBus, AUM, Modstep, and more. Blamsoft brings their experience creating top notch plug-ins for the desktop to iOS. The same algorithm is found in the popular Zero Hybrid Synthesizer Rack Extension for Propellerhead Reason. The available parameters allow you to dial in a wide variety of chorus effects, from transparent to heavy. It's great for thickening electric guitar or synth parts. You get a desktop quality algorithm at an iOS friendly price. Tap Developer Website for sound examples. Note: Second screenshot shows the effect of touching a control.

About

nana

Record and edit song cover videos with professional-level tools on your smartphone. Access millions of backing tracks across various genres and create music videos with ease. Connect with a global community of music creators to share your work and collaborate.

Highlights
  • DAW-level recording and editing
  • Professional audio effects
  • Extensive backing track library
  • Music video creation
  • Social collaboration features
  • Pitch correction
Features
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“nana” is a music app that lets you record your own song cover videos on your smartphone. It’s equipped with the same recording and editing features as a professional digital audio workstation (DAW), so you can easily create a sound source without any specialized knowledge. No special equipment is necessary, so you can create song cover videos with just your smartphone. You can also make music videos with ease, and use a wide range of effects. We provide backing tracks from a variety of genres, so you can easily create your own covers of Vocaloid songs, as well as POPS and anime songs too. There’s also a social media feature where music creators get together, so you can share your own work to reach a wider audience of listeners. “nana” is a music app used by all kinds of people, from beginners who want to start creating music, to professionals active in the music scene. [Recommended For] • Those who want an easy way to sing karaoke for free. • Those who want to start doing cover videos, but lack the equipment and backing music. • Those who want people to hear their songs. • Aspiring singers. • Those who want to do serious recording. • Those who want people to listen to their original songs and sing them. • Those who want people to sing over their backing music. ◆DAW-level Recording and Editing Features You can do sophisticated music editing with just your smartphone, no PC or equipment required. You can do pitch correction and edit each part separately, letting you achieve the same quality as serious music editing software. ◆Professional Effects You can use a wide range of effects like Auto-Tune, compressors, or a de-esser, and even overlay them. ◆Wide Range of Backing Music Sing all you want to more than 10 million backing tracks! From the latest songs to oldies, with genres like pop, Vocaloid songs, anime songs, rock, and Western music, the catalog covers hit songs from around the world. ◆Create Original Music Videos You can create your own original music video by uploading a video file. ◆Easily Make Song Cover Videos From plenty of backing music to a wide variety of editing features, and even music video creation, this app can do everything you need to make a song cover video. This music app can satisfy those who want become a singer, and those who want to aim for the top. ◆Make Music with Music Creators Worldwide with Collaboration Recording There are more than 10 million users registered on nana worldwide. Music creators from across the globe await you. [nana Premium (Paid Plan)] This paid service makes nana more fun and convenient to use. (Subscribing is optional) nana Premium Yearly Plan Price: 29.99 USD (Pricing may vary in countries other than U.S.A) Period: 1 year nana Premium Monthly Plan Price: 5.49 USD (Pricing may vary in countries other than U.S.A) Period: 1 month • The fee will be charged to your iTunes account. • Unless you cancel the automatic renewal more than 24 hours before the deadline, it will be automatically renewed. • Automatic renewal can be turned off under Subscription after tapping on your name in the app settings. • For paid plans, you cannot cancel during the subscription period. ◆Terms of Use https://nana-music.co.jp/en/terms/ Check here for the latest news about nana and information on upcoming new features! Be sure to follow us. Official Twitter: @nanamusicinc

Screenshots

Zero Chorus2 screens
nana4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: nana at Free against Zero Chorus's $2.99. nana also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). Zero Chorus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (43% vs 10%). On ads 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

nana is free to download; Zero Chorus costs $2.99 up front. nana sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Zero Chorus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zero Chorus holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zero Chorus has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Zero Chorus's written reviews are positive against 10% of nana's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zero Chorus ships an update every 6 months, nana every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Zero Chorus versus nana: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZero Chorusnana
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (22 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB128 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBlamsoft, Inc.nana music Inc.

Customer experience

Zero Chorus

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral4.8%
Negative52.4%

nana

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative85.0%

In-app purchases

None

Zero Chorus

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

nana

Subscriptions2
  • 1 month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • 1 Year7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time6
  • nana Point pack 1$0.99
  • nana Point pack 2$3.99
  • nana Point pack 3$6.99
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  • nana Point pack 4$19.99
  • nana Point pack 5$49.99
  • nana Point pack 6$59.99

Questions

Is Zero Chorus free?
Zero Chorus costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is nana free?
nana is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zero Chorus or nana?
Zero Chorus is rated higher. Zero Chorus averages 4.2 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while nana averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Zero Chorus or nana have ads?
Neither Zero Chorus nor nana shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zero Chorus or nana?
Zero Chorus ships an update every 6 months, and nana every 2 weeks. Most recently, Zero Chorus was updated on September 26, 2026 and nana on September 23, 2026.

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