Linear Player vs Xyloph
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linear Player
Create unique synth sounds with stunning visuals and authentic 80s-inspired audio. Explore a vast library of presets and samples, with MIDI and IAA support for seamless integration into your music production workflow.
- Stunning visuals and responsive interface
- Authentic 80s FM and Linear synthesis sounds
- Long samples for rich audio detail
- MIDI support
- IAA and Audio Unit v3 integration
- Low CPU usage
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- stunning visuals and response based on real keys pictures, near full/5 octaves display (on iPad) - best of sounds created in late eighties (using advanced 4 operators FM and Linear synthesis from an underrated D-series synth). - samples up to 30s length to capture the original filter, stunning low end, never heard before synth sounds and effects - Midi support - IAA (Inter Application Audio) and Audio Unit v3 - uses very few CPU The base version is free, and In App Purchase allows to unlock the full Pro library (32 presets, 900 MB size).
Xyloph
This app allows users to play a virtual xylophone with 8 musical notes. It offers various key design options for a personalized musical experience. Ideal for anyone interested in creating music.
- 8 musical notes
- Customizable key designs
- Virtual instrument
- User-friendly interface
- Suitable for all ages
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Play 8 musical notes and choose from different key design options. Perfect for music enthusiasts of all ages. Download now and start making beautiful music today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xyloph at none against Linear Player's 1. Xyloph also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Linear Player's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, 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. Linear Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Xyloph asks for nothing beyond the download.
Xyloph holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linear Player has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Linear Player ships an update every 11 days, Xyloph every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Linear Player | Xyloph |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.7 GB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DENANOT JEROME | Lucinda Flores |
Customer experience
Linear Player
Xyloph
In-app purchases
Linear Player
- Pro sounds library$0.99
Xyloph
No in-app purchases
