Comparison

Brian Eno vs Neon

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

Neon

This app is a powerful MIDI step sequencer offering extensive generative features. It allows for complex sequence chaining and external state switching via MIDI. It functions as a standalone application or an AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • Generative capabilities
  • Modifier system
  • Metasequencer for pattern chaining
  • MIDI Program Change support
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin
  • Built-in scales and order modes
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Neon is a step sequencer with expansive generative capabilities. Features: • runs as standalone or auv3 plugin • sophisticated Modifier system adds numerous generative possibilities • built-in Metasequencer lets you chain patterns to build complex sequences • switch States from an external source using MIDI Program Changes • responsive UI that adapts to different window sizes • wide selection of built-in scales and order modes  Please note: Neon is strictly a MIDI sequencer and does not produce any sound on its own.

Screenshots

Brian Eno4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Neon at $4.99 against Brian Eno's $30.99. Brian Eno's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and chart position (#146 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Neon $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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 Neon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Brian Eno's written reviews are positive against 88% of Neon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brian Eno ships an update every 2 months, Neon every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Brian Eno versus Neon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrian EnoNeon
Price$30.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.8 (84 ratings) — better4.8 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings84 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#146 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better—
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpal LimitedAaron Meyers

Customer experience

Brian Eno

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

Neon

Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%

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

Neon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Brian Eno

No in-app purchases

None

Neon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brian Eno free?
Brian Eno costs $30.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neon free?
Neon costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brian Eno or Neon?
Brian Eno is rated higher. Brian Eno averages 4.8 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Neon averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.
Which is updated more often, Brian Eno or Neon?
Brian Eno ships an update every 2 months, and Neon every 6 months. Most recently, Brian Eno was updated on October 22, 2026 and Neon on October 23, 2026.

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