Comparison

Modules vs Granular Synthesizer

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

Head to head
About

Modules

Create dynamic visual effects synchronized with your music library or microphone input. Select songs from your device to bring your audio to life with unique visual experiences.

Highlights
  • Music visualizer
  • Microphone input
  • Local music library integration
  • Customizable visual effects
Features
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This app generates some visual effects from your music library or microphone. - Usage 1. Tap the music button. 2. Select your songs from music library. These songs should be on your device.

About

Granular Synthesizer

Create unique sounds by manipulating audio granules. This app offers a library of granules, pre-made tracks, and adjustable sound parameters. You can also import your own music and share your creations.

Highlights
  • Granular sound library
  • Pre-made tracks
  • Adjustable sound parameters
  • Import from iTunes
  • Record and share functionality
Features
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Expand your boundaries in music making! Experiment with sound using granules - move them around the track, adjust settings and get a new sound. What does the app offer? - A great sound granules library for you to try; - A set of ready-made tracks; - Sound parameters to change and adjust the sounding; - Possibility to add your tracks from iTunes; - Record & share feature.

Screenshots

Modules4 screens
Granular Synthesizer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Modules at 45% against Granular Synthesizer's 17%. Modules also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Modules sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Granular Synthesizer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modules ships an update monthly, Granular Synthesizer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Modules versus Granular Synthesizer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModulesGranular Synthesizer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews — better16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperY. MOCHIDUKIStanislav Duplinskiy

Customer experience

Modules

All ratings17 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral17.6%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative36.4%

Granular Synthesizer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Modules

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99
3 purchases

Granular Synthesizer

One-time3
  • Sound recording$8.99
  • All loops$12.99
  • Full pack$14.99

Questions

Is Modules free?
Modules is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Granular Synthesizer free?
Granular Synthesizer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Modules or Granular Synthesizer have ads?
Neither Modules nor Granular Synthesizer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Modules or Granular Synthesizer?
Modules ships an update monthly, and Granular Synthesizer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Modules was updated on October 24, 2026 and Granular Synthesizer on October 8, 2026.

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