# Dented Audio vs Neon Noise Lab

The clearest difference is rating: Neon Noise Lab at 5.0 against Dented Audio's 3.7. Dented Audio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neon Noise Lab sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dented Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Neon Noise Lab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dented Audio has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dented Audio ships an update monthly, Neon Noise Lab every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dented Audio | Neon Noise Lab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dented-audio/id1281346655/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-noise-lab/id1559236592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 50 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Russell Savage](https://appshunter.io/developer/445283534) | [Neon Noise Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490163055) |

## What reviewers say

### Dented Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dented-audio/id1281346655)

Create and place custom sounds in your environment using augmented reality. Invent new audio with an integrated editor and trigger them in your space. Visuals dynamically react to your sound creations.

**Highlights:** Procedural audio generation, Augmented reality sound placement, Integrated sound editor, Dynamic visual reactions, Activator-based sound triggering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Neon Noise Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-noise-lab/id1559236592)

Transform your music into tangible collectibles. Create unique physical editions of your songs, build sounds with a looper and synthesizers, and manipulate audio with various effects. Share your creations and let listeners experience music in a new way.

**Highlights:** Create physical music editions, Scan collectibles to unlock albums, Build sounds with a looper, Experiment with graphical synthesizers, Sample and import audio, Shape sound with effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Publish Album | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dented Audio free?

Dented Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Neon Noise Lab free?

Neon Noise Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dented Audio or Neon Noise Lab?

Neon Noise Lab is rated higher. Dented Audio averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Neon Noise Lab averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dented Audio or Neon Noise Lab have ads?

Neither Dented Audio nor Neon Noise Lab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dented Audio or Neon Noise Lab?

Dented Audio ships an update monthly, and Neon Noise Lab every 4 weeks. Most recently, Dented Audio was updated on November 3, 2026 and Neon Noise Lab on November 3, 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.*