Comparison

TB Flowtones vs Teraverse

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

Head to head
About

TB Flowtones

This virtual analog synthesizer app offers a true VA synthesis engine with analog-modeled filters and extensive modulation options. Create warm, analog-sounding music with a powerful architecture, diverse waveforms, and pro-grade effects. It also includes an integrated step sequencer and hundreds of presets.

Highlights
  • True virtual analog synthesis engine
  • Analog-modelled non-linear filters
  • Extensive modulation options
  • Pro-grade studio effects
  • Integrated step sequencer
  • Hundreds of presets and intelligent randomizer
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TB Flowtones Virtual Analog Synthesizer app and AUv3 plug-in Thanks to it's true VA synthesis engine, the use of analog-modelled non-linear filters and extensive modulation options, Flowtones sounds warmer and more analog than digital romplers and wavetable-based synths. TB Flowtones comes as stand-alone app as well as AUv3 plugin. True virtual analog synthesis features: - 4 VCO architecture (two voice layers with two VCOs each) - 4 synthesis engine types, in part modelled after famous analog synthesisers - 36 analog VCO waveforms featuring all classic waveforms and more - All VCO waveforms support pulse width modulation - Full stereo and mono unison modes for each VCO independently - Noise and subharmonic oscillators for each VCO - Unique ring and self-modulation matrix - High-quality, warm, non-linear filters (VCF) with over 30 filter types, including unique multi-resonance filters Modulation features: - Four LFOs with 30 waveforms each - LFOs can modulate other LFOs, including themselves! - Three additional envelope generators, with key velocity modulation - Quick access to modulation strengths through context menus - Hundreds of modulation signal paths available - LFOs can produce noise as waveform to randomly modulate other parameters; for example to simulate slight variations in analog filter parameters as they happen in analog circuits. Pro-grade effects - Studio-quality reverb, delay, and chorus effects - Unique formant filter to add vocal character - Analog and digital distortion / bit crushing effects - Master equaliser and peak limiter for final touch - Non-linear power supply simulation for authentic interaction between notes Step sequencer - Fully integrated, intuitive step sequencer - Can trigger chords and note series / phrases - Can run asynchronously or synchronously to the host - Smart copy/paste of note series to improve workflow - Smart zoom: edit fine details while keeping an overview over the full sequence Presets and intelligent randomizer - Flowtones comes with hundreds of presets to spark your creativity - Intelligent randomizer to explore endless sound synthesis possibilities What you should know: - Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms. - Audio Unit (AUv3) extensions require an iPad mini 2, iPad 4 or later models.

About

Teraverse

Explore and manipulate sounds from a powerful polysynth. This companion app allows you to adapt existing sounds with simple parameters or discover entirely new sonic territories using a unique morphing engine. It offers extensive sound design capabilities for musicians.

Highlights
  • Sound exploration and adaptation
  • Unique morphing engine
  • Access to all Tera Pro sounds
  • 128 voice polysynth
  • MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE)
  • 1800+ factory presets
  • Standalone, AUv3, and IAA compatible
Features
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Teraverse - The companion player for Tera Pro Explore the vast sound universe of Tera Pro sounds with this companion App. Have access to all sounds of Tera Pro and adapt them to your taste with a couple of parameters defining the primary attributes of its defining inner structure without being distracted from the complex modular polysynth beneath. Expand Tera Pro's sound universe with the unique morphing engine capable of extruding all subtleties in between two arbitrarily chosen sounds by using the modulation wheel or dragging your finger across the onscreen keyboard. Use the dice button to beam yourself into another part of the sound universe and enter territory no one else was there before. - 128 voice Polysynth - Tera Pro engine inside - All Sounds of Tera Pro - MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) - Vintage voice modelling for organic warm sound character - 1800+ Factory presets included - Standalone, AUv3 and IAA compatible - Ableton Link - Bluetooth MIDI

Screenshots

TB Flowtones4 screens
Teraverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Teraverse at $2.99 against TB Flowtones's $9.99. Teraverse also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

TB Flowtones costs $9.99 and Teraverse $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for TB Flowtones against 4.8 for Teraverse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 112 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 83% and 83% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TB Flowtones ships an update every 3 months, Teraverse every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TB Flowtones versus Teraverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTB FlowtonesTeraverse
Price$9.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.7 (39 ratings)4.8 (112 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.9% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB330 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToneBoostersHarry Gohs

Customer experience

TB Flowtones

All ratings39 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral11.4%
Negative5.7%

Teraverse

All ratings112 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

TB Flowtones

No in-app purchases

None

Teraverse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TB Flowtones free?
TB Flowtones costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Teraverse free?
Teraverse costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TB Flowtones or Teraverse?
Teraverse is rated higher. TB Flowtones averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Teraverse averages 4.8 from 112 ratings.
Do TB Flowtones or Teraverse have ads?
Neither TB Flowtones nor Teraverse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TB Flowtones or Teraverse?
TB Flowtones ships an update every 3 months, and Teraverse every 4 weeks. Most recently, TB Flowtones was updated on September 22, 2026 and Teraverse on September 23, 2026.

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