# VividShaper vs ihapiNES

The clearest difference is rating: VividShaper at 5.0 against ihapiNES's 3.0. VividShaper also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). ihapiNES's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

VividShaper costs $5.99 and ihapiNES $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

VividShaper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VividShaper | ihapiNES |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vividshaper/id1668979409/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihapines/id6815554989/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#184** |
| Size | 9 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lars Forsberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/298003684) | [Twisted-Electrons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464404702) |

## What reviewers say

### VividShaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vividshaper/id1668979409)

This AUv3 plugin synthesizer allows real-time wave design using Lua programming. Create complex sounds with multiple generators and oscillators, and share patches across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Real-time wave programming with Lua, Customizable waveforms, 16-voice polyphony, 8 oscillators per generator, iCloud patch sharing, AUv3 plugin compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ihapiNES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ihapines/id6815554989)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create chiptune music with a pocket-sized groovebox. Emulates classic NES sounds with four tracks for bass, voices, and drums. Offers hands-on sequencing, performance effects, and MIDI input.

**Highlights:** Four-track sound engine (bass, 2 voices, drums), Realistic NES emulation for authentic chip sounds, Hands-on sequencing with live recording, Performance effects like arpeggios and vibrato, Standalone app and AUv3 instrument, MIDI input for external control, Ableton Link for network jamming

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VividShaper free?

VividShaper costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ihapiNES free?

ihapiNES costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VividShaper or ihapiNES?

VividShaper is rated higher. VividShaper averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ihapiNES averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do VividShaper or ihapiNES have ads?

Neither VividShaper nor ihapiNES 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.*