# touchscaper vs MeloDeasy

The clearest difference is price: MeloDeasy at Free against touchscaper's $4.99. MeloDeasy also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). touchscaper's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads there is nothing between them.

MeloDeasy is free to download; touchscaper costs $4.99 up front. MeloDeasy sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. touchscaper asks for nothing beyond the download.

touchscaper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: touchscaper has 147 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of touchscaper's written reviews are positive against 67% of MeloDeasy's.

touchscaper ships an update weekly, MeloDeasy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | touchscaper | MeloDeasy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchscaper/id1250344299/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodeasy-melody-recorder/id1268355811/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 359 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rob Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072346998) | [DejaWorks LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051410230) |

## What reviewers say

### touchscaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchscaper/id1250344299)

Create music on your iPad by simply touching the screen. This app offers a semi-generative engine to guide note selection and allows for deep customization of chords, keys, and scales. Explore a variety of built-in sounds and effects to craft unique musical pieces.

**Highlights:** Multi-touch interface with radar, ribbon, and keyboard surfaces, Semi-generative engine for note selection, Full control over chords, keys, and scales, Layerable built-in sounds and effects, Chord navigator and looper with Ableton Link, Sequencer for touch, drums, and synth automation, Inter-App Audio and MIDI out support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and inspiring sounds
- 👍 Easy to use, yet deep
- 💡 Innovative and unique instrument
- 🚀 Creates beautiful music easily
- 💰 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 MIDI connectivity issues
- 🐛 MPE via MIDI out not working
- 🐛 Pops when adding multiple sounds
- 🐛 Hold Mode design is awkward
- 🐛 App can become unstable after long use

**Reported bugs**

- Does not show up as an available audio unit in Logic or GarageBand
- Cannot get any MIDI connectivity to work
- MPE via MIDI out does not work if there is no MIDI out for the app
- Pops when adding more than 2 sounds
- Hold Mode design is awkward, especially for note placement

**Requested features**

- AUv3 version/compatibility
- More sophisticated mixer
- Second bank of patterns
- Panels to tweak oscillators, LFOs, etc.
- Orchestral type sounds


### MeloDeasy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodeasy-melody-recorder/id1268355811)

Easily record melodies and chords with accurate notes, timing, and velocity. Correct mistakes instantly and experiment with rhythm using an intuitive interface. Save all your musical ideas in one place.

**Highlights:** Record melodies and chords, Accurate note, timing, and velocity input, Instant mistake correction, Rhythm experimentation with Interpreter Pad, Save all melodies in MelodyBox

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Metronome Module For MeloDeasy | Free | one-time |
| InstrumentBox | $0.99 | one-time |
| MIDI Out | $0.99 | one-time |
| MelodyBox | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is touchscaper free?

touchscaper costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MeloDeasy free?

MeloDeasy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, touchscaper or MeloDeasy?

touchscaper is rated higher. touchscaper averages 4.9 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while MeloDeasy averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do touchscaper or MeloDeasy have ads?

Neither touchscaper nor MeloDeasy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, touchscaper or MeloDeasy?

touchscaper ships an update weekly, and MeloDeasy every 2 months. Most recently, touchscaper was updated on September 23, 2026 and MeloDeasy on June 11, 2026.

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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.*