Comparison

Calmus Remote vs Spiral Chorus

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

Head to head
About

Calmus Remote

Create original, royalty-free music using AI and your input. Ideal for film, TV, games, or personal projects. Record audio output directly through the control center.

Highlights
  • AI-powered music composition
  • Royalty-free music generation
  • Input-based music creation
  • Music for media and personal use
  • Direct audio recording
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Calmus Remote composes original and Royalty-free music based on human input and the use of Artificial Intelligence - Music for movies, TV shows or Games .... and for personal use. The core of Calmus Remote is the CalmusAI brain where the modern composing methods are programmed into the brain using Lisp programming language. NASA has historically used Lisp for artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, most notably in the 1990s Remote Agent project, the first AI system to control a spacecraft. CalmusRemote does not collect or use any musical material from the internet but creates new music based on the input from the user. To record audio output - go to Control Center and press RECORD

About

Spiral Chorus

This music effect plugin offers an analog-modeled LCR chorus with touch-friendly controls and immersive 3D visuals. It seamlessly integrates into DAWs for iOS, adding depth and texture to various music productions.

Highlights
  • Analog Modeled LCR Chorus
  • Touch-Friendly Controls
  • Immersive 3D Visuals
  • Versatile Music Application
  • Optimized for iOS
  • Seamless DAW Integration
Features
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FX Forms #001 - Spiral Chorus from Wild Surmise Music, number one in the series of AUv3 FX plugins. Key Features: - Analog Modeled LCR Chorus: Delve into the rich, warm textures of an analog-modeled LCR (Left-Center-Right) chorus effect, bringing a new dimension to your tracks. - Touch-Friendly Controls: With an interface tailored for iOS, Spiral Chorus offers intuitive, touch-friendly controls. Effortlessly sculpt your sound with responsive sliders and xy pads, ensuring a seamless workflow. - Immersive 3D Visuals: Enhance your audio manipulation experience with captivating 3D visuals in the background. - Versatile Application: Whether you're working on dreamy soundscapes, dynamic beats, or cutting-edge experimental sounds, Spiral Chorus adds a layer of depth and texture to your music. - Optimized for iOS: Crafted specifically for the iOS environment, Spiral Chorus ensures a stable, high-performance experience on your favorite devices. 3D Visuals leverage SceneKit and Metal Shaders providing good visual performance on iOS devices. - Seamless Integration: Use Spiral Chorus seamlessly within your favorite DAW as an AUv3 plugin, fitting perfectly into your existing workflow.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spiral Chorus at 89% against Calmus Remote's 30%. Spiral Chorus also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Calmus Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months). On ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement 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

Spiral Chorus is free to download; Calmus Remote costs $1.99 up front. Spiral Chorus sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Calmus Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spiral Chorus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Calmus Remote's written reviews are positive against 89% of Spiral Chorus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Calmus Remote ships an update every 3 months, Spiral Chorus every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Calmus Remote versus Spiral Chorus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalmus RemoteSpiral Chorus
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings615 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size287 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErki-tonlist sfTom Power

Customer experience

Calmus Remote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

Spiral Chorus

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Calmus Remote

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Spiral Chorus

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Calmus Remote free?
Calmus Remote costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spiral Chorus free?
Spiral Chorus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Calmus Remote or Spiral Chorus?
Spiral Chorus is rated higher. Calmus Remote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Spiral Chorus averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do Calmus Remote or Spiral Chorus have ads?
Neither Calmus Remote nor Spiral Chorus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Calmus Remote or Spiral Chorus?
Calmus Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Spiral Chorus every 15 months. Most recently, Calmus Remote was updated on November 6, 2026 and Spiral Chorus on November 3, 2026.

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