# Human Scale vs LE05

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Human Scale at 100% against LE05's 55%. Human Scale also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). LE05's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (139 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Human Scale sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and LE05 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Human Scale holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LE05 has 139 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Human Scale's written reviews are positive against 55% of LE05's.

Human Scale ships an update every 7 months, LE05 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Human Scale | LE05 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-scale/id1481427956/reviews)** | [4.1 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/le05-digitalism-2000-plus-auv3/id1547016343/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 54.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Diaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1387340081) | [Audiobus Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/672585101) |

## What reviewers say

### Human Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/human-scale/id1481427956)

This app is the primary distribution channel for algorithmic audio compositions. It allows users to access and enjoy unique soundscapes created through algorithms. Experience a new form of auditory art.

**Highlights:** Algorithmic media distribution, Audio composition playback, Unique soundscape experience, Primary distribution channel

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| jobs of the great misery | Free | one-time |
| prom date | Free | one-time |
| nonaligned movement | Free | one-time |
| gymnopédie no. 1 | Free | one-time |
| infinite sea | Free | one-time |
| marginal eternity | Free | one-time |
| 85% true/minor ecologies | Free | one-time |
| day of reflection | Free | one-time |
| coulée continue | Free | one-time |
| the bad harvest | Free | one-time |


### LE05

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/le05-digitalism-2000-plus-auv3/id1547016343)

Explore a vast collection of vintage synth sounds inspired by early 2000s digital music. This app offers over 1,000 samples and 60+ PCM sound sources, with over 100 presets for immediate inspiration. It functions as a standalone instrument or an AUv3 plugin for popular DAWs.

**Highlights:** Vintage digital synth sounds, Over 1,000 individual samples, 60+ multi-sampled PCM sound sources, Over 100 inspiring presets, Standalone and AUv3 modes, AUv3 automation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Amazing sounds and presets
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Innovative sound design
- 💰 Great value for price
- ✨ High-quality audio output

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Unacceptable subscription model
- ❌ No longer recognized in GarageBand
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 💾 State-saving issues
- 🚫 Audio not saving

**Reported bugs**

- GarageBand crashes when opening songs with the Audio Unit
- Digitalism not recognized in GarageBand
- No sound when playing MIDI tracks in GarageBand
- State-saving doesn't hold Audio Unit patch settings and parameters
- App crashes at the point of entering the song editor

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo button
- Release for computer (Logic Pro)
- Add Audiobus connection
- More 80s, Synthwave, Funky, Italo disco sounds
- Add a record button


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Human Scale free?

Human Scale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LE05 free?

LE05 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Human Scale or LE05?

Human Scale is rated higher. Human Scale averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while LE05 averages 4.1 from 139 ratings.

### Do Human Scale or LE05 have ads?

LE05 shows ads; Human Scale does not.

### Which is updated more often, Human Scale or LE05?

Human Scale ships an update every 7 months, and LE05 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Human Scale was updated on November 3, 2026 and LE05 on November 7, 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.*