# Mononoke vs Phonolyth Cascade

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mononoke at every 6 days against Phonolyth Cascade's every 7 months. Mononoke also leads on ratings volume (103 vs 30) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Phonolyth Cascade's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $8.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Mononoke costs $8.99 and Phonolyth Cascade $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Mononoke against 4.9 for Phonolyth Cascade. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 103 and 30 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Mononoke's written reviews are positive against 100% of Phonolyth Cascade's.

Mononoke ships an update every 6 days, Phonolyth Cascade every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mononoke | Phonolyth Cascade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **$7.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mononoke/id1492577124/reviews) | **[4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonolyth-cascade/id6447491322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **103** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | #187 |
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bram Bos](https://appshunter.io/developer/325340444) | [Yuri Turov](https://appshunter.io/developer/720810462) |

## What reviewers say

### Mononoke

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mononoke/id1492577124)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is an unconventional synthesizer designed for creating evolving soundscapes and musical textures. It features feedback routing between voices and two independent engines, allowing for complex and expressive sonic manipulation. Performance pads enable live modulation and MPE/MIDI output for recording.

**Highlights:** Feedback routing between voices, Two independent synthesizer engines, 8 performance pads for live modulation, MPE and MIDI input/output (AUv3), Expressive soundscape composition, Scalable universal design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Unique sound design
- 🎹 Incredible sound quality
- 🎶 Excellent MPE playability
- 🎨 Intuitive and great interface
- 💡 Innovative and unique instrument

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 No record function in standalone
- 🎛️ Lacks a dedicated volume knob
- 🎛️ Limited control voltage structures
- ⚠️ Requires an open mind, not traditional synth
- 🤔 Bit of a learning curve

**Reported bugs**

- Notes hang when pressing more than one on MIDI controller
- No aftertouch
- Crashes frequently
- Sound cuts off after a few minutes
- App not appearing as Inter-App or AUv3

**Requested features**

- More pads or a play surface page
- Add on top of current features
- More tone shaping controls
- Built-in delay with modulation
- Random button for pads


### Phonolyth Cascade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phonolyth-cascade/id6447491322)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app offers a versatile reverb and diffusion processor with an experimental edge. It allows for the creation of expansive modulated spaces, stereo widening, and hybrid delay/reverb effects. Explore unique sonic territories with a wide range of controls and randomized modulation.

**Highlights:** Expansive modulated supernatural spaces, Stereo widening and transient smearing, Hybrid delay/reverb effects, Chorus, flanger, and resonator-like effects, Randomized modulation, Infinity and Freeze buttons, Mix Lock for preset switching

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mononoke free?

Mononoke costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Phonolyth Cascade free?

Phonolyth Cascade costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mononoke or Phonolyth Cascade?

Phonolyth Cascade is rated higher. Mononoke averages 4.8 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Phonolyth Cascade averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do Mononoke or Phonolyth Cascade have ads?

Neither Mononoke nor Phonolyth Cascade shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mononoke or Phonolyth Cascade?

Mononoke ships an update every 6 days, and Phonolyth Cascade every 7 months. Most recently, Mononoke was updated on September 21, 2026 and Phonolyth Cascade on September 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Mononoke or Phonolyth Cascade?

Mononoke currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and Phonolyth Cascade at #187. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*