Comparison

Electrogene vs ANILOG

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

Head to head
About

Electrogene

This audio effect app offers a low-fidelity sound experience with bit-crushing, modulation, saturation, and filtering. It includes a real-time waveform visualizer and allows for saving and randomizing parameters. Compatible with various audio extensions for expanded workflow.

Highlights
  • Bit-crusher with sample rate and bit resolution control
  • Frequency modulation
  • Selectable low, high, or band pass filter
  • Adjustable pre-gain and dry/wet levels
  • Save and randomize parameters
  • Realtime waveform scope visualizer
  • Audio Unit Extension, Audiobus, Inter-App Audio support
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Electrogene is a low fidelity audio effect combining bit-crusher, modulation, saturation and filter with scope visualizer. Refined algorithms can produce warm or harsh sound reminding of retro digital or analog audio system. Electrogene features: – Modify sample rate and bit resolution – Apply drift variance to the bit-crusher sample rate value – Add frequency modulation to input signal – Low pass, High pass or Band pass filter – Set pre-gain and dry/wet levels – Ability to save and randomize parameters – Audio Unit Extension, Audiobus, Inter-App Audio support – 40 built-in presets – Background audio – Realtime waveform scope visualizer

About

ANILOG

Create unique synthesized sounds with a mobile analog synthesizer. Design vintage video game, chiptune, and synth-pop music with a powerful multi-track sequencer and live performance features. Load it as a plugin in your DAW for ultimate flexibility.

Highlights
  • Morphing analog synthesizer engine
  • Multi-track sequencer with 32 voices
  • Live performance pattern looping
  • Audio Unit (AUv3) plugin support
  • 168 hand-crafted presets
  • Built-in echo tank and sidechain effects
  • MIDI keyboard support
Features
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ANILOG is bursting onto the scene with a totally new approach to making synthesized instruments---this isn't your typical analog synth. Designed by musicians and battle-tested in live performance, ANILOG is a mobile powerhouse! It's great for vintage video game, chiptune, and synth pop music. Perform live music sets with pattern looping and cueing. Load ANILOG in your favorite DAW as an Audio Unit plugin! (ANILOG supports most AUv3 hosts.) For each instance of ANILOG you can choose single instruments in Instrument Mode, or set to Sequencer Mode to play more complex backing tracks. ANILOG is also fully Audiobus and Inter-App Audio compatible. Combine 3 oscillators and a noise envelope to produce bright 80s-style synths, rich deep bass, punchy kicks and snares, a variety of screaming leads, and even breathy woodwinds! It's loaded with 168 hand-crafted presets that respond to touch velocity on the on-screen keyboard or an attached MIDI keyboard. The built-in multi-track sequencer lets you play up to 32 voices simultaneously with per-track reverb and volume send levels. Each song contains its own instrument patch library so you can create the perfect sound. Compose and share songs wherever you are. Speed up your editing by attaching a hardware keyboard. Also supports cool effects like a built-in echo tank and sidechain ducking. This is the ultimate analog workstation that fits in your pocket or on the stage. * Audio Units version 3 (AUv3) compatible * Up to 32 voices * 168 factory preset programs, 168 extra user program storage * 3 oscillators and 1 noise generator per voice * Velocity-sensitive envelopes and properties * 16-track sequencer with import and export * Looping, next-pattern selection, and track mute toggle buttons for live performance * Built-in echo tank, sidechain effect, randomized detuning for warmth * Export/import instrument settings to JSON to share with your friends * Designed for the iPhone, and scales up to an iPad (even in windowed mode) * On-screen note keyboard that can be hidden * Plug in MIDI keyboard * Rad "dark" look that makes it easy to see on stage * Attach a hardware keyboard for enhanced editing shortcuts, use window mode on iPad * Audiobus compatible, IAA compatible

Screenshots

Electrogene2 screens
ANILOG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Electrogene at 4.8 against ANILOG's 4.3. Electrogene also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and device support (4 vs 2). ANILOG's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Electrogene costs $4.99 and ANILOG $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Electrogene holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Electrogene's written reviews are positive against 70% of ANILOG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electrogene ships an update every 12 months, ANILOG every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Electrogene versus ANILOG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectrogeneANILOG
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better4.3 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1318 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBACKPULLVER SOFTWARE LTD OODSequence Mediaworks LLC

Customer experience

Electrogene

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ANILOG

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

Electrogene

No in-app purchases

None

ANILOG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Electrogene free?
Electrogene costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ANILOG free?
ANILOG costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Electrogene or ANILOG?
Electrogene is rated higher. Electrogene averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while ANILOG averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.
Do Electrogene or ANILOG have ads?
Neither Electrogene nor ANILOG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electrogene or ANILOG?
Electrogene ships an update every 12 months, and ANILOG every 2 months. Most recently, Electrogene was updated on June 1, 2026 and ANILOG on August 28, 2026.

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