Comparison

Harmonix vs Perihelion Synth

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

Perihelion Synth

Features
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Perihelion is an ambient drone synthesizer for creating vast, evolving soundscapes with minimal effort. PHILOSOPHY "Slow gravity, unstable cosmos" — huge pads that breathe and evolve on their own. Set and drift. SOUND ENGINE 8-voice polyphony with organic layering 4 sound macros: MASS, DRIFT, MOTION, SPACE Full ADSR envelope + CHAOS intensity SWELL macro for cinematic builds XY pad for real-time Tone × Energy control Rich effects: chorus, delay, reverb PLAY MODES One-finger chord voicings (Maj, min, sus, 6, Δ7, 7) 13 arp patterns: Alberti, Montuno, Pop Gallop, and more Drone mode with root, power, and triad options Scale quantization: Minor, Dorian, Phrygian, Pentatonic HOLD for sustained notes, chords, or arps 50 FACTORY PRESETS Solar Drones, Grav Pads, Dust & Wind, Sub Temples, Motion Keys, Void FX AUv3 AUDIO UNIT Works as a plugin in AUM, Cubasis, GarageBand, BeatMaker. Full MIDI and automation support. Bluetooth MIDI for external controllers. PERFECT FOR Ambient music production Film and game scoring Meditation and relaxation Sound design and textures Live performance No subscription. No ads. Just sound.

Screenshots

Perihelion Synth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Perihelion Synth at $9.99 against Harmonix's $14.99. Perihelion Synth also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Harmonix's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On 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

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Harmonix versus Perihelion Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHarmonixPerihelion Synth
Price$14.99$9.99 — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarcos KohlerJOSIAH BUJANDA

In-app purchases

None

Harmonix

No in-app purchases

None

Perihelion Synth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Harmonix free?
Harmonix costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Perihelion Synth free?
Perihelion Synth costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Harmonix or Perihelion Synth have ads?
Neither Harmonix nor Perihelion Synth shows ads.

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