Comparison

Fractal Bits vs Kanteletar

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

Kanteletar

Features
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Kantele in your pocket. With the Kantele app you can play the traditional Finnish string instrument. The app also includes pre-played songs that help you learn to play simple songs. The Kantele app is easy to use, fun and ready to play right away.

Screenshots

Fractal Bits2 screens
Kanteletar3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kanteletar at Free against Fractal Bits's $1.99. Kanteletar also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). Fractal Bits's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Kanteletar is free to download; Fractal Bits costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fractal Bits ships an update every 5 months, Kanteletar every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fractal Bits versus Kanteletar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFractal BitsKanteletar
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (80 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings80 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ZolotovJuha Hinkula

In-app purchases

None

Fractal Bits

No in-app purchases

None

Kanteletar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fractal Bits free?
Fractal Bits costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kanteletar free?
Kanteletar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fractal Bits or Kanteletar have ads?
Neither Fractal Bits nor Kanteletar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fractal Bits or Kanteletar?
Fractal Bits ships an update every 5 months, and Kanteletar every 3 days. Most recently, Fractal Bits was updated on October 17, 2026 and Kanteletar on October 9, 2026.

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