# Stylusphone Lite vs C.ARP

The clearest difference is price: Stylusphone Lite at Free against C.ARP's $9.99. Stylusphone Lite also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). C.ARP's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (74% vs 53%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Stylusphone Lite is free to download; C.ARP costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

C.ARP holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 114 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Stylusphone Lite's written reviews are positive against 74% of C.ARP's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stylusphone Lite | C.ARP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stylusphone-lite/id1449969039/reviews) | **[4.3 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carp/id1481916004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **114** |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **74.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 53 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Swinburn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425485936) | [Paolo Giorgi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481916003) |

## What reviewers say

### Stylusphone Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stylusphone-lite/id1449969039)

Experience a modern digital rendition of a beloved 1970s pocket synthesizer. This app offers an interactive 3D view and authentic polyphonic sound, allowing users to recreate nostalgic musical experiences.

**Highlights:** Realistic pocket synthesizer model, Interactive 3D view, Authentic polyphonic sound, Nostalgic musical experience

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### C.ARP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carp/id1481916004)

This app offers a unique approach to music creation, inspired by vintage instruments. It allows users to play chords and melodies with intuitive touch controls, apply real-time audio effects, and utilize a dynamic rhythm section. Advanced features include sampling, MIDI output via Bluetooth, and an iPad-optimized interface.

**Highlights:** Chord and melody playing, Real-time audio effects, Dynamic rhythm section, Sampling and looping, MIDI output via Bluetooth, iPad optimized interface, In-app tutorial

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Authentic omnichord sound
- 💡 Great for learning music theory
- 🤩 Fun and enjoyable to use
- 📱 Accessible on mobile devices
- 💰 Affordable alternative to real omnichord

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 No sound issue
- 💥 Frequent crashes
- 🤔 Confusing interface/menus
- 🐌 Slow UI responsiveness
- 🎚️ Limited sound design options

**Reported bugs**

- Sound doesn't work
- No sound
- App crashes when opening
- App crashes when trying to open
- App auto-quits on start

**Requested features**

- Rearrange layout to be chromatic
- AUV3 support
- Inter-app-audio / GarageBand integration
- MIDI out functionality
- Save last state


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stylusphone Lite free?

Stylusphone Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is C.ARP free?

C.ARP costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stylusphone Lite or C.ARP?

C.ARP is rated higher. Stylusphone Lite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while C.ARP averages 4.3 from 114 ratings.

### Do Stylusphone Lite or C.ARP have ads?

Neither Stylusphone Lite nor C.ARP 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.*