# Matrix Vocoder vs Things

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Things at 100% against Matrix Vocoder's 42%. Things also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Matrix Vocoder's advantage is chart position (#181 vs unranked) and ratings volume (20 vs 6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Matrix Vocoder costs $5.99 and Things $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Things holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Matrix Vocoder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Things's.

Matrix Vocoder ships an update every 15 months, Things every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Matrix Vocoder | Things |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-vocoder/id1464318049/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-crusher/id6449363172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 15 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#181** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harry Gohs](https://appshunter.io/developer/382428644) | [AudioThing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659941236) |

## What reviewers say

### Matrix Vocoder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matrix-vocoder/id1464318049)

**Currently charting:** #181 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Transform your voice into an electronic instrument with this app, simulating classic analog vocoder sounds. It analyzes input signals, performs spectral analysis, and reassembles synthetic speech using filter banks and replacement signals.

**Highlights:** 32 channel filterbank with analog filters, Stereophonic synthesis with alias-free oscillators, External carrier input, Voiced/Unvoiced detection and pitch tracking, Formant shift, Patchbay for channel connection, 16 internal oscillators for choir sounds

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-crusher/id6449363172)

This app provides a versatile audio effect plugin featuring a multimode filter and a bit crusher. It can be used as a standalone application or as an AUv3 plugin for further audio manipulation.

**Highlights:** Multimode filter (lowpass, highpass, bandpass, notch), 2 or 4-pole filter options, Crisp bit crusher, Downsampling and bit reduction, Harshness control, Output gain control, Standalone and AUv3 plugin support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Matrix Vocoder free?

Matrix Vocoder costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Things free?

Things costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Matrix Vocoder or Things?

Things is rated higher. Matrix Vocoder averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Things averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Matrix Vocoder or Things have ads?

Neither Matrix Vocoder nor Things shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Matrix Vocoder or Things?

Matrix Vocoder ships an update every 15 months, and Things every 17 months. Most recently, Matrix Vocoder was updated on September 22, 2026 and Things on October 1, 2026.

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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.*