# Harmonix vs Nostalgia FX

The clearest difference is price: Nostalgia FX at $9.99 against Harmonix's $14.99. Nostalgia FX also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Harmonix's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Harmonix costs $14.99 and Nostalgia FX $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Harmonix against 5.0 for Nostalgia FX. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harmonix has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Harmonix | Nostalgia FX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$9.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonix/id1444665934/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nostalgia-fx/id6749879123/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 13 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcos Kohler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024379665) | [OSC Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693533681) |

## What reviewers say

### Harmonix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmonix/id1444665934)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Nostalgia FX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nostalgia-fx/id6749879123)

Transform your audio with a collection of retro effects inspired by vintage gaming consoles and analog gear. Add warmth, texture, and character to your mixes with unique reverbs, tape echoes, and modulation.

**Highlights:** Console Reverb with vintage gaming spaces, Tape Cassette Echo with warble and loop controls, BBD Chorus for analog-style modulation, EFX Module with Bit Crusher and Noise Machine, Global controls for quick shaping, Freeze button for creative effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Harmonix free?

Harmonix costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nostalgia FX free?

Nostalgia FX costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Harmonix or Nostalgia FX?

Harmonix and Nostalgia FX are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Harmonix or Nostalgia FX have ads?

Neither Harmonix nor Nostalgia FX shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*