Comparison

Spatial Orchestra vs XinematiX

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

Head to head
About

Spatial Orchestra

Experience a full orchestra in augmented reality, allowing you to walk through the musicians and visualize the music. Explore four different songs with three unique viewing modes, bringing immersive recordings to life anywhere.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality orchestra experience
  • Walk through musicians
  • Visualize music in 3D
  • Four songs included
  • Three viewing modes
  • iOS 12 required
Features
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Have you ever wanted to walk through the orchestra yourself? Well now you can, thanks to the power of augmented reality in iOS 12. "Spatial Orchestra" brings the raw, immersive recordings of the Cinema-Sonic orchestra to life anywhere you are--including in your own living room! Download the free app and launch for quick and easy instructions (don't forget to use your camera!), and then get physically moving to walk through the orchestra! You can enjoy four different songs all played by the orchestra, and take advantage of three different views to visually see the music. "Spatial Orchestra" is the collaboration of Cinema-Sonic, the award-winning team of composers and musicians, and TCW, developers of augmented reality music applications. To take advantage of Cinema-Sonic's composing, mixing, and orchestra services, or to learn more about the group, visit cinema-sonic.com. For more information on the app or TCW's spatial audio work, please visit tcwav.com. *iOS12 is required. App runs better on newer devices--above an iPhone 6S and newer iPads are strongly recommended. If your iOS device can't run the app, please contact us or try the desktop versions available on tcwav.com.

About

XinematiX

This app provides a vast library of premium sounds for iOS, developed with meticulous recording and programming. It offers unlimited creative possibilities with a high-quality sound engine, advanced features like round robin triggering, and extensive customization options for professional music production.

Highlights
  • 25 GB premium sounds
  • Round Robin sample triggering
  • Multi-program stacking
  • Customizable envelopes, filters, and reverb
  • Live Mode for performance
  • Standalone & AUv3 support
  • MIDI Learn functionality
Features
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XinematiX establishes a new high-level standard for sound libraries for iOS®.   XinematiX delivers over 25 GB of premium sounds that are the result of over 3 years of recording and programming work by legendary sample sound producer KARO Sound Development, brought to you by music app guru Harry Gohs. Unlimited creative possibilities and ease of use - that's what XinematiX is all about. Non-compromise sound quality – Harry Gohs’ top-notch sound engine offers excellent dynamics via extensive velocity switching and clever programming. Advanced features like Round Robin sample triggering will make your performances and productions sound richer and more natural than ever before. The App already includes 2 beautiful multi sampled sounds: A phrase choir using round robin to give you different articulations on each key repetition and the standard XinematiX Choir preset. 990 programs - carefully curated sound programs selecting from 62 preset packs across all thinkable sound categories now available with a single in-app purchase. Multi power - Up to 3 different programs can be stacked simultaneously in a multi and either be crossfaded or layered for dramatic sound sculpting with the intuitive color-coded on-screen fader. Flexible and customizable – pro features like envelopes, filters, and reverb effects make it easy to adapt any program/multi to your needs and save it as your own user preset. A special “white mode” allows effective manipulation of all programs loaded in a multi at once. Live Mode - organize your multis and programs for quick access in a dedicated Live Mode with 128 scenes and 16 tiles per screen. Unlimited seamless transitions – No matter if you are performing or just browsing through sounds: To ensure you stay in the flow, special care is given that your sound never cuts off or glitches. MIDI Learn - A comprehensive MIDI Learn feature makes it easy to map any MIDI controller to all relevant functions. List of sound categories: • Bell & Mallet • Brass • Motion & Pad • Orchestra • Piano & Key • Plucked & Guitar • Sound FX • Strings • Synth & Airy • Vocal & Choir • Woodwind & Reed Further features include: • Standalone & AUv3 for integration in Logic Pro, Cubasis and other compatible hosts • Bridge to AudioLayer App for enhanced sound design • Dynamic control fader compresses the response of your keybed on the fly • ‘Dice’ button suggests random multi for instant inspiration • Hermode Tuning function for purest harmonies • Compatible with MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) • optional SSD disk streaming

Screenshots

Spatial Orchestra3 screens
XinematiX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XinematiX at 54% against Spatial Orchestra's 0%. XinematiX also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (302 vs 15). Spatial Orchestra's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 28). On price, ads, device support 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

Both are free to download. XinematiX sells 28 one-off in-app purchases. Spatial Orchestra asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XinematiX holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XinematiX has 302 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Spatial Orchestra's written reviews are positive against 54% of XinematiX's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spatial Orchestra versus XinematiX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpatial OrchestraXinematiX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (15 ratings)4.5 (302 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews53.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15302 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size487 MB598 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTCWHarry Gohs

Customer experience

Spatial Orchestra

All ratings14 ratings
Positive64.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

XinematiX

All ratings295 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews143 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative39.2%

Bugs and requests

Spatial Orchestra

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

XinematiX

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Purchased sound packs not loading or available
  • Morphing and blending features not functioning as expected
  • Inconsistent behavior across different iOS versions
  • Reverb and effects not working correctly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to preview sound packs before purchase
  • Improved sound organization and management
  • More customization options for the user interface
  • MIDI learn and automation support
  • Ability to import user samples

In-app purchases

None

Spatial Orchestra

No in-app purchases

28 purchases

XinematiX

One-time28
  • Trombones & Trumpets$4.99
  • XinematiX Choir$4.99
  • XinematiX Pads$4.99
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  • Airy Crystal$6.99
  • Brass Sections$6.99
  • Bells & Tube$6.99
  • Class Orchestra$6.99
  • Epic Orchestra$6.99
  • Vocal & Choir$6.99
  • Woodwinds$6.99
  • Analogue Motion$6.99
  • Airy Pads$9.99
  • Church Organ$9.99
  • Choir Strings & More$9.99
  • Dynamite Pianos$9.99
  • Guitar Pack$9.99
  • Guzheng & Santoor$9.99
  • Lydian Pads$9.99
  • Flying FX$9.99
  • Full Orchestra$12.99
  • Marcato Strings$12.99
  • Starter Set$12.99
  • Chamber Strings$14.99
  • Orchestral Strings$14.99
  • Phrase Choir$14.99
  • XinematiX Strings$14.99
  • Concert Grand Piano$14.99
  • Complete access pass$29.99

Questions

Is Spatial Orchestra free?
Spatial Orchestra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XinematiX free?
XinematiX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Spatial Orchestra or XinematiX?
XinematiX is rated higher. Spatial Orchestra averages 3.3 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while XinematiX averages 4.5 from 302 ratings.
Do Spatial Orchestra or XinematiX have ads?
Neither Spatial Orchestra nor XinematiX shows ads.

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