Comparison

Brian Eno vs miRack

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

Head to head
About

Brian Eno

Experience an endless, ever-changing ambient music piece by Brian Eno. This generative app creates a unique sonic environment that unfolds differently with each listening session, inspired by the concept of sitting by a river.

Highlights
  • Endless generative music
  • Constantly changing soundscapes
  • Brian Eno's 'Reflection' album
  • Ambient music experiments
  • Unique sonic environment
Features
Currently charting
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Deluxe generative edition of Brian Eno's acclaimed 2017 ambient album, Reflection. "REFLECTION is the most recent of my Ambient experiments and represents the most sophisticated of them so far. My original intention with Ambient music was to make endless music, music that would be there as long as you wanted it to be. I wanted also that this music would unfold differently all the time - ‘like sitting by a river’: it’s always the same river, but it’s always changing. But recordings - whether vinyl, cassette or CD - are limited in length, and replay identically each time you listen to them. So in the past I was limited to making the systems which make the music, but then recording 30 minutes or an hour and releasing that. REFLECTION in its album form - on vinyl or CD - is like this. But the app by which REFLECTION is produced is not restricted: it creates an endless and endlessly changing version of the piece of music.” - Brian Eno Minimum requirements: iPad 3 iPhone 5 iPad mini 2 AppleTV (4th generation)

About

miRack

This app offers a comprehensive Eurorack-style modular synthesizer environment for creating custom synths, audio/MIDI effects, and controlling other applications. It features a vast library of modules and integrates with hardware and software for flexible music production and live performance.

Highlights
  • Polyphonic Eurorack-style modular environment
  • Over 800 third-party modules
  • AUv3 plugin hosting
  • Multi-channel audio input/output
  • MIDI input/output with clock sync
  • Ableton Link support
  • iCloud patch syncing
Features
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miRack is a polyphonic Eurorack-style modular environment. It aims to provide user experience and audio quality close to those of the real Eurorack hardware. miRack can be used to build custom synthesizers, audio and MIDI effects, control other apps and equipment, as a playground to explore and learn modular synths, and for live performances. miRack is also available on macOS, including Audio Unit and VST plugins. * Comes with more than 800 modules created by third-party developers and adapted for mobile devices by miRack team. New modules are added regularly. * Includes AUv3 plugin. Can work as an instrument, audio effect or MIDI processor. Supports parameter automation to record and automate changes of almost any virtual module control. * AUv3 hosting capabilities (in-app purchase). Incorporate any AUv3 instrument, effect or MIDI effect plugins into your patches. * Controller module (in-app purchase) allows to design AUv3 user interface for your patch. * Multi-channel audio input and output (in both standalone and AUv3 modes), with full support for Expert Sleepers audio interface modules to integrate with hardware Eurorack equipment. * MIDI input and output, including MIDI clock sync, and MIDI learn function. Automate and control your patch, or control other software and hardware instruments with powerful sequencer modules. * Ableton Link support to synchronise with other music software on the same device or over network. * iCloud support to sync patches between iOS and macOS app versions. * Visit patchstorage.com/platform/mirack for inspiration and to share your patches.

Screenshots

Brian Eno4 screens
miRack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: miRack at $14.99 against Brian Eno's $30.99. miRack also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (681 vs 84). Brian Eno's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support 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

Brian Eno costs $30.99 and miRack $14.99 up front. miRack sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Brian Eno asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Brian Eno against 4.8 for miRack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: miRack has 681 ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Brian Eno's written reviews are positive against 86% of miRack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brian Eno ships an update every 2 months, miRack weekly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Brian Eno versus miRack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrian EnomiRack
Price$30.99$14.99 — better
Rating4.8 (84 ratings)4.8 (681 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews85.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84681 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#169 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB359 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpal LimitedMIFKI PTY LTD

Customer experience

Brian Eno

All ratings83 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral12.0%
Negative7.6%

miRack

All ratings674 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive85.9%
Neutral6.2%
Negative7.9%

User reviews

Brian Eno

From 84 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Beautiful generative music
  • 🧘‍♀️ Relaxing and calming atmosphere
  • ✨ Evolving and unique compositions
  • 🎧 Great for sleep and focus
  • 🖼️ Interesting visuals

Room to improve

  • 💰 High price point
  • 🎚️ Limited user control
  • 🔁 Can become repetitive for some
  • 🔊 Internal speaker quality limitations
  • 😵 High frequencies can be jarring

miRack

From 681 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful modular synth capabilities
  • 👍 Intuitive touch-based interface
  • 🎨 Vast selection of modules
  • 💰 Great value for the price
  • 🔌 Seamless integration with external controllers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
  • 📚 Lack of built-in documentation and tutorials
  • 🔀 Difficulty navigating and managing patches
  • 🔇 Missing audio recording and export features

Bugs and requests

Brian Eno

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Pauses and does not resume after notifications
  • App icon missing from Apple TV Home Screen
  • Shrill high-frequency tone introduced
  • Apple TV version only emits sound, no image
  • App resets when paused for calls/questions

Requested features

13 requests
  • Adaptation to Spatial Audio
  • Apple Watch app integration
  • Ability to choose seasons
  • More control over audio stereo output
  • Chromecast support
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  • Sonos integration
  • VR integration
  • More interactive elements
  • Option to choose between seasons
  • Add more movement to visuals to prevent burn-in
  • Utilize surround sound on Apple TV
  • Add a pause button that resumes playback
  • Optional shut off timer

miRack

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Knob controls sometimes become unresponsive
  • Saving and loading patches can be unreliable
  • Compatibility issues with older iPad models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add polyphonic support
  • Implement undo/redo functionality
  • Integrate with popular DAWs and audio apps
  • Provide more comprehensive module library
  • Add preset management and sharing options

In-app purchases

None

Brian Eno

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

miRack

One-time5
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$2.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • AUv3 Hosting Modules$4.99
  • Controller Module$4.99

Questions

Is Brian Eno free?
Brian Eno costs $30.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is miRack free?
miRack costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brian Eno or miRack?
miRack is rated higher. Brian Eno averages 4.8 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while miRack averages 4.8 from 681 ratings.
Do Brian Eno or miRack have ads?
Neither Brian Eno nor miRack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brian Eno or miRack?
Brian Eno ships an update every 2 months, and miRack weekly. Most recently, Brian Eno was updated on October 22, 2026 and miRack on October 22, 2026.

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