Comparison

Fractal Bits vs Audanika

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Fractal Bits

Generate an infinite variety of drum sounds using fractal algorithms. Save and share your unique sound sets via text codes. Perform live with multiple keyboard options and record your creations in real-time.

Highlights
  • Infinite unique drum sounds
  • Save/share sound sets via text codes
  • Multiple live drumming keyboards
  • MIDI control and mapping
  • Real-time WAV audio recording
  • Wi-Fi export/import
Features
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Fractal Bits is a drum synth with over four billion unique sounds created by fractal algorithms. Each set of 12 drums corresponds to a code of 8 characters (you can save/copy/paste it as plain text). Features: * Audio Unit Extension (AUv3), Audiobus; * search for new sounds with three buttons: next random set, edit code, previous set; * three types of keyboards for live drumming: on-screen buttons, PC keyboard, MIDI input; * several processing parameters + control via MIDI; * real-time audio recording to WAV (32-bit); * export to: WAV (one file or a set), SunVox (samples + effects in one file), text clipboard; * the LCK button freezes individual drums - they will not change during the search for new sets; * Wi-Fi export/import. Double clicking on a parameter opens a window for setting the exact value. If you enable the Hold option, the notes will play endlessly, without reacting to key release (noteOff) events; turning the note on again works like turning it off; there are two ways to enable this option: 1) using the Hold parameter in the "MIDI Mapping" window; 2) by pressing the HOLD button, which appears in place of LCK while playing the musical keyboard: press HOLD, release the desired notes - then the released notes will continue to play.

About

Audanika

Transform your device into a versatile digital musical instrument for creating melodies and accompaniments. It serves as an intuitive MIDI controller for composition and can be used to teach music basics or play familiar songs. Discover new ways to express yourself musically and connect with others through sound.

Highlights
  • Digital musical instrument
  • MIDI controller
  • Melody and accompaniment creation
  • Music theory basics
  • Play familiar songs
  • Chord composition
Features
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The Audanika turns your smartphone or tablet into a unique digital musical instrument. Touch the screen and create beautiful melodies, including accompaniment. ### Do you compose music? Use Audanika as a unique MIDI controller that gives you intuitive access to chord and melody composition. Do you work with children? E.g., in a family, school, or daycare center? With Audanika, kids can play famous birthdays, children's, or folk songs. As a music teacher, you can use Audanika to dive into the basics of music theory. Are you a believer? Then you will surely like the new album with international chorales. Play well-known hymns like "Amazing Grace" or "Holy, Holy, Holy" in a simple way. Do you want to make others happy? Then rehearse "Happy Birthday" or one of the other songs and surprise your loved ones with creative music. ### Audanika free of charge without any restrictions of features. Why? Because we want to give people, especially children and young people, a positive introduction to active music-making. That is what we are burning for! The development of Audanika is financed by paid albums with songs to play. We would be happy if you would buy one or more of these albums and thus support the further development of Audanika. But don't worry: Each album also contains free songs. You and your fellows can start without any hurdles. ### Feel free to take a look at the Audanika Youtube channel. There you will find videos explaining all significant parts of the app. ### If you like Audanika, we would appreciate a good review. If something needs to be added or fixed, feel free to email support@audanika.com. ### In summary, Audanika is a unique musical instrument that awakens the joy of making music, illuminates music theory and harmony from a whole new perspective, integrates people in musical processes, and provides new possibilities for emotional expression and non-verbal communication.

Screenshots

Fractal Bits2 screens
Audanika4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Audanika at Free against Fractal Bits's $1.99. Audanika also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Fractal Bits's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (91% vs 54%). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Audanika is free to download; Fractal Bits costs $1.99 up front. Audanika sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Fractal Bits asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fractal Bits holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 80 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Fractal Bits's written reviews are positive against 54% of Audanika's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fractal Bits ships an update every 5 months, Audanika every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Fractal Bits versus Audanika: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFractal BitsAudanika
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (80 ratings) — better4.1 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews — better54.3% of reviews
Number of ratings80 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ZolotovGrace Cloud GmbH

Customer experience

Fractal Bits

All ratings80 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative2.3%

Audanika

All ratings27 ratings
Positive70.4%
Neutral14.8%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative31.4%

In-app purchases

None

Fractal Bits

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Audanika

One-time7
  • Audanika Birthday Songs$0.99
  • German Folk Songs$0.99
  • 100 Christmas Songs (80% Off)$1.99
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  • Chorales$3.99
  • Children Songs$3.99
  • Mozart Hits$3.99
  • 100 Christmas Songs$9.99

Questions

Is Fractal Bits free?
Fractal Bits costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audanika free?
Audanika is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fractal Bits or Audanika?
Fractal Bits is rated higher. Fractal Bits averages 4.8 out of 5 from 80 ratings, while Audanika averages 4.1 from 27 ratings.
Do Fractal Bits or Audanika have ads?
Neither Fractal Bits nor Audanika shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fractal Bits or Audanika?
Fractal Bits ships an update every 5 months, and Audanika every 2 months. Most recently, Fractal Bits was updated on October 17, 2026 and Audanika on October 13, 2026.

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