# Sound Writer vs The Modality

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Modality at 100% against Sound Writer's 0%. The Modality also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5). Sound Writer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

The Modality holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Sound Writer's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Modality's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sound Writer | The Modality |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-writer/id1142604388/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-modality/id6772785333/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 12 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZKM \| Zentrum fuer Kunst und Medientechnologie Karlsruhe](https://appshunter.io/developer/418549105) | [Mehmet Aydin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772785335) |

## What reviewers say

### Sound Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-writer/id1142604388)

This app creates a 3D virtual music box where users can play melodies by rotating a sphere. Adjust sound color and pin layout with simple finger gestures. It offers an intuitive way to explore music creation.

**Highlights:** 3D virtual music box, Interactive sphere rotation, Tone comb sound generation, Adjustable sound color, Customizable pin layout

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### The Modality

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-modality/id6772785333)

Explore the emotional depth of music through scales, moods, and microtones. This app teaches music theory by ear, focusing on Turkish makams and modal jazz, and how they intersect. Discover iconic recordings, learn through guided lessons, and meet the composers behind the music.

**Highlights:** Turkish makam exploration, Modal jazz scales, Cross-tradition comparisons, Composer biographies, Iconic recordings and improvisations, Guided lessons and quizzes, Glossary of musical terms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sound Writer free?

Sound Writer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Modality free?

The Modality is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sound Writer or The Modality?

The Modality is rated higher. Sound Writer averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while The Modality averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Sound Writer or The Modality have ads?

Neither Sound Writer nor The Modality shows ads.

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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.*