# 5ths Machine vs HALion Sonic Play

The clearest difference is price: 5ths Machine at $1.99 against HALion Sonic Play's $19.99. 5ths Machine also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.2). HALion Sonic Play's advantage is ratings volume (84 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

5ths Machine costs $1.99 and HALion Sonic Play $19.99 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 — 5.0 for 5ths Machine against 4.9 for HALion Sonic Play. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HALion Sonic Play has 84 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | 5ths Machine | HALion Sonic Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5ths-machine/id1582877284/reviews)** | [4.9 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halion-sonic-play-workstation/id6762268475/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **84** |
| Positive reviews | — | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 18 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucy Hudson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179157812) | [Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/316698251) |

## What reviewers say

### 5ths Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/5ths-machine/id1582877284)

Explore the theoretical intricacies of key signatures with an interactive quiz. Learn about the 12-position equal temperament system and discover how to identify keys with an unusual number of sharps. Understand music theory through a unique perspective.

**Highlights:** Key signature quiz, Equal temperament system explanation, Theoretical key signature exploration, Background information on music theory, Quiz tips and strategies, Chronology of music theory concepts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### HALion Sonic Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/halion-sonic-play-workstation/id6762268475)

This mobile workstation instrument app provides over 2,000 sounds for iPhone and iPad. It's designed for quick sound shaping and seamless integration with AUv3-compatible DAWs, allowing for fast creation of professional tracks anywhere.

**Highlights:** Over 2,000 instrument sounds, AUv3 integration, Standalone use, Quick Controls for sound shaping, Arpeggiator, ADSR controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 5ths Machine free?

5ths Machine costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HALion Sonic Play free?

HALion Sonic Play costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 5ths Machine or HALion Sonic Play?

5ths Machine is rated higher. 5ths Machine averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while HALion Sonic Play averages 4.9 from 84 ratings.

### Do 5ths Machine or HALion Sonic Play have ads?

Neither 5ths Machine nor HALion Sonic Play shows ads.

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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.*