Granular Synthesizer vs Effect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Granular Synthesizer
Create unique sounds by manipulating audio granules. This app offers a library of granules, pre-made tracks, and adjustable sound parameters. You can also import your own music and share your creations.
- Granular sound library
- Pre-made tracks
- Adjustable sound parameters
- Import from iTunes
- Record and share functionality
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Expand your boundaries in music making! Experiment with sound using granules - move them around the track, adjust settings and get a new sound. What does the app offer? - A great sound granules library for you to try; - A set of ready-made tracks; - Sound parameters to change and adjust the sounding; - Possibility to add your tracks from iTunes; - Record & share feature.
Effect
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This is the Bluetooth speaker control APP, here you can connect to the speaker, there are many functions, such as music, microphone, guitar volume can be adjusted. In the individual interface there are balancing functions, but also see red sound, high school bass and so on. Let you do not need to touch the Bluetooth speaker, you can control the speaker within a certain distance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Effect at none against Granular Synthesizer's 3. Effect also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Granular Synthesizer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Effect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Granular Synthesizer ships an update every 3 weeks, Effect every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Granular Synthesizer | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stanislav Duplinskiy | GUANDDONG TIANPU TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO.,LTD. |
In-app purchases
Granular Synthesizer
- Sound recording$8.99
- All loops$12.99
- Full pack$14.99
Effect
No in-app purchases
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