Comparison

Harmonix vs ANILOG

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

Head to head
About

Harmonix

This app provides an intelligent controller for the Elektron Digitone FM Synth, offering features like sound type programming, parameter randomization, and pattern generation. It allows for manual or queued pattern launching and includes customizable keyboard filters for note selection and parameter control.

Highlights
  • Intelligent Sound Types
  • Parameter Randomize/Morph/Reset
  • Sound Design Functions & Macros
  • Mixer Control
  • Intelligent Pattern Generation
  • Customizable Keyboard Filters
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Harmonix is an intelligent controller for Elektron's Digitone FM Synth! - Intelligent Sound Types (Pad, Strings, Drone, Hybrid, Keys, Classic, Dub, Mono, Organ, Bass, Square, Noise, Kick, Perc, Chaos, Custom) lets you program Sounds with minimal effort - Randomize / Morph / Reset parameters (Tracks, Pages, MFX, Mixer, Mods) - Sound design functions and macros - Mixer to control Track Levels, Mute, Pan, Drive & FX Sends - Randomize Modulations - Intelligent Pattern Generation - Snapshots for install recall of Sounds - Manually launch Patterns or Queue up to 16 Patterns (Song Mode) - Save / Load Presets - Customizable Keyboard filters notes to the selected Key / Scale, and controls various parameters with vertical finger movement *OS 1.30 or higher is required

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

ANILOG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Harmonix at 5.0 against ANILOG's 4.3. Harmonix also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 70%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). ANILOG's advantage is price ($5.99 vs $14.99) and ratings volume (18 vs 5). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Harmonix costs $14.99 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

Harmonix holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Harmonix's written reviews are positive against 70% of ANILOG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Harmonix versus ANILOG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarmonixANILOG
Price$14.99$5.99 — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.3 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings518 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcos KohlerSequence Mediaworks LLC

Customer experience

Harmonix

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

Harmonix

No in-app purchases

None

ANILOG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Harmonix free?
Harmonix costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ANILOG free?
ANILOG costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Harmonix or ANILOG?
Harmonix is rated higher. Harmonix averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ANILOG averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.
Do Harmonix or ANILOG have ads?
Neither Harmonix nor ANILOG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Harmonix or ANILOG?
Harmonix ships an update every 2 weeks, and ANILOG every 2 months. Most recently, Harmonix was updated on June 1, 2026 and ANILOG on August 28, 2026.

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