Comparison

mTonal vs sinusedo

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

Head to head
About

mTonal

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mTonal is an expressive 24-tone keyboard synth that can be used to smoothly glide across the frequency spectrum, something which is not possible with a regular MIDI keyboard controller. It can send MIDI information to digital audio workstations (DAWs) that support MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE), making this app extremely versatile for recording and processing microtonal MIDI data. Record audio files using the synth presets of the app and share them across other apps, email, or social media. BASICS Explore the world of quarter-tone music using this 24-tone keyboard. Blue keys between the white and black keys mark the quarter-tones. Switch between octaves using the octave controls on the upper-right corner of the keyboard. Choose between three keyboard layouts: one octave, two octaves, and seven octaves. The seven-octave layout gives you a wide range of tonal possibilities without taking the size of a grand piano. Use the warning button to clear any unreleased touches in the synth. MIDI FUNCTIONALITY Send MIDI information to various DAWs and software synthesizers that support MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) like Logic Pro, Cubase, and Max/MSP. You have the option of using a wired, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth MIDI connection, and you can change the connection anytime using the settings button on the upper-left corner of the keyboard. FEATURES Turn on gliding to smoothly transition between two notes and create a microtonal soundscape. Use the cents button to display the note's cents value for precise control over the pitch. Familiarize yourself with the keyboard’s layout using the notes button, which displays the note names on top of the keyboard. For more expressiveness in playing, activate the velocity feature to control note velocity based on the touch size. Hold notes for an extended period of time even after they have been released using the pedal. EFFECTS Apply delay and reverb to customize the sound. These effects only apply to the app's synth presets and will not be sent through MIDI out. RECORD, PLAY, SHARE Record and save your favorite tunes to the iPad. The files are saved in .m4a format. Once recorded, the audio files can be played back in the app. The files can be shared through email, social media, or between other apps. You can also organize your audio files and delete unwanted ones from the iPad to free up space.

About

sinusedo

This app is a versatile sinewave synthesizer available as a standalone application and AUv3 plugin. It offers two independent keyboards with extensive control over note parameters, polyphony, and modulation, supporting MIDI input for external control.

Highlights
  • Dual independent keyboards
  • Microtonal tuning
  • Ring modulator per voice
  • Adjustable polyphony (up to 144 voices)
  • MIDI input support
  • Note deviation display (cents)
  • Glide and velocity control
Features
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'sinusedo' is a sinewave synthesizer in standalone and AUv3 formats. It features two independent keyboards with: • 4 – 72 keys (voices, steps) per octave, each with its own ring modulator • maximum polyphony equal to the number of voices; max polyphony is 144 voices • 1 – 4 octave range, covering the frequency range of about 8 – 4200 Hz • display with note number (from C), note name, frequency (in Hz), and deviation from 12-TET (in cents) • two sections per keyboard: upper for non-sustained notes, gliding, and velocity; lower for sustained notes and modulation rate • mute button to stop/start all sound • delete/panic button to erase all notes • glide button for smooth sweeps across keyboard frequency range • modulation on/off button • slider to set initial velocity and modulation levels • slider to change velocity and modulation rates for all notes on the keyboard proportionally and to show current velocity and mod rate levels • button to toggle keyboard visibility. sinusedo supports MIDI input from external sources to control each keyboard independently. Supported devices: iPad, iPhone

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: sinusedo at 4 against mTonal's 1. sinusedo also leads on price ($3.99 vs $4.99). mTonal's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On 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

mTonal costs $4.99 and sinusedo $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mTonal ships an update fortnightly, sinusedo weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
mTonal versus sinusedo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermTonalsinusedo
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating—4.7 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSkeflectAlexey Nadzharov

In-app purchases

None

mTonal

No in-app purchases

None

sinusedo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is mTonal free?
mTonal costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is sinusedo free?
sinusedo costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do mTonal or sinusedo have ads?
Neither mTonal nor sinusedo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mTonal or sinusedo?
mTonal ships an update fortnightly, and sinusedo weekly. Most recently, mTonal was updated on September 10, 2026 and sinusedo on September 24, 2026.

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