word_salad vs Splitonic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
word_salad
This app explores the concept of a musical instrument that generates sounds based on user input. It aims to be a futuristic tool for musical creation and exploration.
- Futuristic musical instrument concept
- Sound generation based on input
- Tool for musical creation
- Exploration of sonic possibilities
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Splitonic
This audio unit plugin for iOS and macOS splits sound into harmonic and percussive components using spectral decomposition. It's ideal for remixing when stems aren't available, offering real-time processing and adjustable filters.
- AUv3 Plugin for iOS & macOS
- Spectrogram decomposition
- Real-time processing
- Adjustable median filter sizes
- Configurable separation threshold
- Three-way separation
- Preset system
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Splitonic is an AUv3 audio unit for iOS and macOS. It is a filter based on the Fourier spectrum of the input signal and can be used to split the sound in a harmonic and a percussive component. Ideal for remixing when no separate stems are available. Features: - AUv3 Plugin for iOS & macOS. - Spectrogram decomposition: Splits an audio signal into controllable pitched and transient energy layers. - Real time processing: Low-latency controllable by the user. - Kernel dimensions: Adjustable horizontal (time) and vertical (frequency) median filter sizes. - Separation threshold: Configurable threshold to trade off separation isolation against musical artifacts. - Three-Way Separation: Isolates an additional "residual" or noise component to capture background hiss, vocals, or applause. - Preset system: with factory and user presets, plus import/export. - Demo mode available: purchase to unlock full version. - Optimized layout: for portrait and landscape orientations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: word_salad at none against Splitonic's 1. word_salad also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 2). Splitonic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 55 months). On price, rating, ads 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
Both are free to download. Splitonic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. word_salad asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for word_salad against 5.0 for Splitonic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: word_salad has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
word_salad ships an update every 55 months, Splitonic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | word_salad | Splitonic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 55 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Greg Kufera | Jan Maes |
Customer experience
word_salad
Splitonic
In-app purchases
word_salad
No in-app purchases
Splitonic
- Splitonic Activation$4.99
