# Trapezoid vs Harmonitron

The clearest difference is price: Trapezoid at $1.99 against Harmonitron's $2.99. Trapezoid also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Trapezoid costs $1.99 and Harmonitron $2.99 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 — 5.0 for Trapezoid against 5.0 for Harmonitron. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Trapezoid | Harmonitron |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trapezoid-pocket-dulcimer/id1069508662/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonitron/id6790326853/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 46 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Eskin](https://appshunter.io/developer/342739369) | [Konstantin Torsten Schutz](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778600016) |

## What reviewers say

### Trapezoid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trapezoid-pocket-dulcimer/id1069508662)

This virtual instrument accurately simulates the sound and playability of a hammered dulcimer. It offers multiple tuning options, drag roll effects, and MIDI compatibility for a realistic musical experience. Designed for both beginners and experienced players, it fits right in your pocket.

**Highlights:** Authentic hammered dulcimer sound, Standard and Michigan tunings, Drag roll effects, MIDI keyboard compatibility, Velocity sensitive MIDI input, Note name display

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Harmonitron

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonitron/id6790326853)

This app creates a rich, swirling harmonic tremolo effect, distinct from standard volume pulsing. It splits sound into low and high bands, modulating them in opposite phases for a lush, phaser-like character. Apply it to various instruments or full mixes as a standalone app or AUv3 effect.

**Highlights:** True harmonic tremolo with anti-phase modulation, Voice control for morphing between classic and harmonic tremolo, Split & Tilt for band crossover and balance, Tube Drive and tone shaping, Adjustable Rate and LFO Shapes, Tempo Sync with musical note divisions, Stereo Spread for auto-pan and width

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Trapezoid free?

Trapezoid costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Harmonitron free?

Harmonitron costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Trapezoid or Harmonitron?

Trapezoid and Harmonitron are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Trapezoid or Harmonitron have ads?

Neither Trapezoid nor Harmonitron shows ads.

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