Comparison

Continua vs Tera Pro

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

Head to head
About

Continua

This professional synthesizer for iPad offers a unique morphing sound design experience. Explore a vast sonic palette with versatile oscillators and continuously shifting filters. Deep modulation capabilities and an innovative patch evolution system allow for highly expressive and evolving musical textures.

Highlights
  • Morphing filters
  • Versatile oscillators
  • Deep modulation routing
  • Interactive patch evolution
  • Full MPE support
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
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Continua is a professional synthesizer for iPad, built around a single idea: everything should move. Three oscillators with five modes each — Virtual Analog, Additive, Supersaw, Supersquare, and IXA — give you a palette that runs from warm analog warmth to aggressive digital textures to sounds that have no easy name. Stack 64 sine waves. Detune five sawtooths simultaneously. Explore phase modulation borrowed from a synthesizer most people have never heard of. The oscillators are just the beginning. Continua's filters don't switch between types — they morph between them. Low pass becomes band pass becomes high pass in a continuous sweep, with resonance and two- or four-pole slope selectable at any point. Two filters running in series or parallel, each one a moving target. Modulation is where Continua earns its name. Nearly every parameter is a destination. Every knob can receive up to five simultaneous modulation sources — envelope generators, flexible multi-point envelopes, four shapeable LFOs, sample and hold, and a random source that gives each voice its own personality. Right-click any knob to connect a source. The routing is as deep as you want it to be. New in version 1.2: the Genetics panel lets you evolve your patches through an interactive mutation tree. Start with any sound, explore branches of subtle variations, and drill down into whatever catches your ear. The arpeggiator adds eighteen patterns — from standard ascending runs to Brownian motion and probabilistic rests — all synced to your DAW tempo. Four new oscillator modes expand the raw material available from the ground up. Full MPE support means Continua responds to every dimension of expression from a Linnstrument, Osmose, Roli Seaboard, or any MPE controller. Or play it with a standard keyboard and automate everything else. Works as an AUv3 plugin in Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, Drambo, Garage Band, and any AUv3-compatible host. iPad only.

About

Tera Pro

Explore a vast array of sound synthesis methods, from analog emulations to modern digital techniques. Combine modules for unique sonic textures, enhanced by an intelligent interface and realtime visual feedback. Expand your sound palette with additional modules available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Multiple synthesis methods (analog, FM, spectral, additive)
  • Physical modeling and wave shaping
  • Intelligent user interface with realtime scopes
  • Flexible module routing
  • 128-voice polyphony with vintage voice modeling
  • Seamless sound switching
  • Extensive preset library
Features
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Tera Pro brings together all major sound synthesis methods on one table. No matter if you want to recreate sounds from analogue legends or explore modern digital sounds with FM, Waveshaping or Wavetable synthesis. More can be added by In-App Purchases of new modules. Add some flavour of physical modelling and modules for additive synthesis. Combine them altogether for new sound experiences far beyond your wildest dreams. Tame this overwhelming amount of possibilities with Tera Pros intelligent user interface showing you only exactly what you need, paired with realtime oscilloscopes and level indicators helping you seeing what’s going on. Connect the modules with a flexible routing method without the visual cluttering of real wire cables needed in conventional modular synthesisers FAQ What does Tera Pro have that Tera Synth doesn't have ? 1) Additional Sound Modules - Spectrum oscillator ( borrowed from the heart of Addictive Synth ) - Wave shaper / folder opens the west coast synthesis - Vocal Morphing filter - KARPLUS (aka WaveGuide ) with new "Swarm" mode ( 3 detuned delays ) 2) Revised engine - Analog Polysynth Voice Modelling with characteristic subtle voice variations of timbre, pitch and temporal behaviour to get you "The" Analog Sound. - 128 vs 32 voices polyphony - Seamless Sound Switching: change presets during play without cutting off the sound. - 8 times unison for really heavy ambients - Envelope generators with Buchla style "end of cycle" trigger for generative music - Stack/Split Sounds - New effect section 3) Redesigned User Interface - Collapsible modules for clear view of modular structure - No more nasty popups for LFOs/Envelope generators - Realtime oscilloscopes added to selected modules 4) New Presets - About 1000 additional presets in there. Tera never sounded this good... Tera Pro Specifications - 128 voice Modular polyphonic Synthesiser - Mono/Dual/Split Voice Architecture - Modules for analog and FM synthesis - Modules for Spectral Synthesis and Additive Synthesis - Karplus Strong Physical Modelling and Wave Shaping - MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) - Vintage voice modelling for organic warm sound character - 1800+ Factory presets included - PDF Manual included - Standalone, AUv3 and IAA compatible - Ableton Link - Bluetooth MIDI - ... Additional modules through In-App Purchases: - Classic Wavetable synthesis with Import - Classic 6-OP FM Synthesis fully compatible to DX7 sysex files. - BrainZ multiple synthesis module based on MI Plaits Eurorack module. - RingZ physical modelling module based on MI Rings Eurorack module. - CloudZ granular synthesis module based on MI Clouds Eurorack module.

Screenshots

Tera Pro2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Continua at none against Tera Pro's 6. Continua also leads on price ($5.99 vs $9.99). Tera Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 weeks) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). On ads 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

Continua costs $5.99 and Tera Pro $9.99 up front. Tera Pro sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Continua asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tera Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tera Pro has 154 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Continua's written reviews are positive against 69% of Tera Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Continua ships an update every 4 weeks, Tera Pro every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Continua versus Tera Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContinuaTera Pro
Price$5.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.4 (15 ratings)4.6 (154 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.1% of reviews69.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15154 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB306 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudio Damage, Inc.Harry Gohs

Customer experience

Continua

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive55.1%
Neutral26.5%
Negative18.4%

Tera Pro

All ratings155 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral5.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral18.1%
Negative12.5%

User reviews

Continua

From 15 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Great sounds and sonics
  • 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive UI
  • 💡 Extensive modulation possibilities
  • ✨ Unique and creative sound design
  • 👍 Easy to program and edit

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bad signal/audio dropouts
  • 💥 Crashes frequently
  • 🔋 High CPU and battery consumption
  • 🐌 Slow UI response time
  • 🔌 Issues with Bluetooth connectivity

Tera Pro

From 154 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎵 Exceptional sound quality and versatile synthesis capabilities
  • 💡 Innovative modular workflow with flexible architecture
  • 🎛️ Extensive preset library (1000+ presets)
  • 🔧 Powerful sound design tools with multiple synthesis types
  • 📱 Available on both iOS and macOS (M1)

Room to improve

  • 🎮 Steep learning curve and complex UI
  • ⌨️ Unconventional on-screen keyboard design
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔊 Dangerously loud output without limiter
  • ⚙️ UI elements sometimes unresponsive or laggy

Bugs and requests

Continua

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Bad signal messages in AUM
  • Audio cuts out
  • App stops making sound
  • Force closes on iPad
  • Crash on Bluetooth MIDI settings
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  • Bluetooth not working (initially)
  • MPE keys function sporadically
  • UI lagging and slow
  • App won't start with Bluetooth headset connected
  • MIDI config window too small
  • Touch on routing windows too slow

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add an arpeggiator
  • Implement MIDI learn/mapping
  • Increase polyphony
  • Add unison detune control
  • Improve preset browser (tags, search, favorites)
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  • Make UI more iOS/touch friendly
  • Add MIDI sync/tempo settings
  • Implement pitch automation recording
  • Add a sequencer

Tera Pro

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes on macOS and iOS
  • Piano keyboard not appearing
  • Wavetable module IAP producing no sound
  • In-app purchases disappearing or not activating
  • Presets causing white noise or feedback blasts
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  • UI glitches preventing parameter adjustment
  • Randomize function not working with wavetable oscillators
  • Arpeggiator losing sync in AUM
  • No sound output until patch toggling
  • LFO panel crashes when adjusting settings
  • Wavetable oscillator remaining silent
  • MIDI Learn settings not clearable
  • App not appearing in iPad Settings or Files app
  • Patches with feedback that require MIDI Panic
  • Inconsistent oscillator routing display
  • Parameter adjustment randomly not working
  • Sample rate unable to be changed

Requested features

15 requests
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • MIDI Panic button (prominent placement)
  • Output limiter for safety
  • Standard black and white keyboard option
  • Favorites/bookmarking system for presets
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  • MIDI Learn reset/clear functionality
  • Key Hold button on main screen
  • Sampler module
  • Many-to-many modulation matrix
  • Fully dark theme on all UI screens
  • MIDI Program Change support
  • Solo and Mute buttons for oscillators
  • Partial number indicators for spectral oscillator
  • Better file system integration for backups
  • Improved velocity/aftertouch separation on keyboard

In-app purchases

None

Continua

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Tera Pro

One-time6
  • Library WaveShaper$0.99
  • Module Waves$5.99
  • FM 7 module$5.99
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  • Module RingZ$5.99
  • Module BrainZ$6.99
  • Module CloudZ$9.99

Questions

Is Continua free?
Continua costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tera Pro free?
Tera Pro costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Continua or Tera Pro?
Tera Pro is rated higher. Continua averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Tera Pro averages 4.6 from 154 ratings.
Do Continua or Tera Pro have ads?
Neither Continua nor Tera Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Continua or Tera Pro?
Continua ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tera Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Continua was updated on November 11, 2026 and Tera Pro on November 11, 2026.

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