Comparison

Brian Eno vs Mr. LoFi

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

Mr. LoFi

Infuse your audio projects with authentic vintage character using this powerful audio processor. Dial in classic lo-fi textures from cassette tapes, VHS, vinyl, and early digital gear with a simple knob, or fine-tune with advanced controls. Explore four distinct speaker emulations for a complete retro sound experience.

Highlights
  • Single-knob macro control for instant lo-fi effects
  • Four distinct playback modes (Cassette, VHS, Vinyl, Vintage Digital)
  • Four classic speaker emulations
  • Advanced controls for noise, warble, and artifacts
  • Simulates vintage hardware sound
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**Mr. Lo-Fi: The Ultimate Vintage Vibe** Step back in time and infuse your audio with the unmistakable character of yesterday. Introducing Mr. Lo-Fi, the definitive audio processor for adding authentic vintage charm to your music and sound projects. With its deceptively simple single-knob design, you can instantly dial in classic lo-fi textures, from the warm wobble of cassette tapes to the crunchy artifacts of early digital gear. **The Big Knob** At the heart of Mr. Lo-Fi is the Macro Control Knob. One turn is all it takes to transform your pristine audio into a nostalgic masterpiece. But don't let the simplicity fool you – beneath the surface lies a powerful engine meticulously crafted to simulate the soul of vintage hardware. **Four Iconic Eras at Your Fingertips** Explore a universe of lo-fi sound with four distinct playback modes: * **Cassette:** Relive the glory days of analog mixtapes with warm saturation, tape hiss, and subtle pitch variations. * **VHS:** Add the unique, wobbly audio character of classic videotapes to your tracks. * **Vinyl:** Recreate the timeless sound of records, complete with authentic crackles, pops, and the gentle hum of a turntable. * **Vintage Digital:** Journey back to the dawn of digital audio with bit-crushed textures, sample rate reduction, and the signature sound of early microprocessors. **Speaker Emulations** Audition your lo-fi creations through four classic speaker modes: * **Studio:** A clean, flat reference for accurate monitoring. * **Hi-Fi:** The sound of a classic 80s/90s home stereo system. * **Boombox:** The punchy, mid-focused sound of a portable cassette player. * **Television:** The characteristic audio of a vintage CRT television set. **Fine-Tune Your Vibe** Ready to go deeper? Sculpt your sound with precision using our advanced controls: * **Noise:** Dial in the perfect amount of hiss, hum, and crackle. * **Warble:** Control the pitch instability for everything from subtle flutter to extreme tape chew. * **H-Control:** A unique creative parameter that shapes different artifacts depending on the selected mode – from crossover distortion and tape dropouts to digital jitter. Whether you're a music producer chasing that chill lo-fi hip-hop sound, a film composer adding period-accurate audio, or a sound designer creating unique textures, Mr. Lo-Fi is your secret weapon for instant vibe.

Screenshots

Brian Eno4 screens
Mr. LoFi1 screens

Verdict

The call

Brian Eno and Mr. LoFi both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Brian Eno's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mr. LoFi's. Brian Eno also leads on ratings volume (84 vs 2) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). Mr. LoFi's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $30.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Mr. LoFi $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mr. LoFi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brian Eno has 84 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of Brian Eno's written reviews are positive against 0% of Mr. LoFi's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brian Eno ships an update every 2 months, Mr. LoFi monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Brian Eno versus Mr. LoFi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrian EnoMr. LoFi
Price$30.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.8 (84 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings84 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#170 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.611.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpal LimitedKai Aras

Customer experience

Brian Eno

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

Mr. LoFi

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Mr. LoFi

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Brian Eno

No in-app purchases

None

Mr. LoFi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brian Eno free?
Brian Eno costs $30.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mr. LoFi free?
Mr. LoFi costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brian Eno or Mr. LoFi?
Mr. LoFi is rated higher. Brian Eno averages 4.8 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Mr. LoFi averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Brian Eno or Mr. LoFi have ads?
Neither Brian Eno nor Mr. LoFi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brian Eno or Mr. LoFi?
Brian Eno ships an update every 2 months, and Mr. LoFi monthly. Most recently, Brian Eno was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mr. LoFi on October 24, 2026.

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