# iAutoharp vs MangledVerb

The clearest difference is price: iAutoharp at $1.99 against MangledVerb's $14.99. iAutoharp also leads on review sentiment (19% vs 0%). MangledVerb's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

iAutoharp costs $1.99 and MangledVerb $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MangledVerb holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MangledVerb has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of iAutoharp's written reviews are positive against 0% of MangledVerb's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iAutoharp ships an update every 15 months, MangledVerb every 14 months. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iAutoharp | MangledVerb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iautoharp/id304091719/reviews) | **[4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mangledverb/id1463787067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **18** |
| Positive reviews | **18.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 14 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HotPaw Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/285074853) | [Eventide](https://appshunter.io/developer/546518026) |

## What reviewers say

### iAutoharp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iautoharp/id304091719)

Easily play chords and strum along to popular tunes without musical training. Reconfigure chord buttons for over 150 chords per key and experiment with melodies by picking subsets of strings.

**Highlights:** Tap chord buttons to strum, Switch keys and chords effortlessly, Reconfigure over 150 chords per key, Pick out melodies by pinching strings, Accompaniment for singing or playing along

**In-app purchases:** none


### MangledVerb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mangledverb/id1463787067)

This audio effect app blends rich reverb with intense distortion to create a wide range of sounds, from ambient textures to chaotic mangled audio. It offers extensive controls for shaping instruments and vocals, with features optimized for live performance.

**Highlights:** Rich reverb and devastating distortion, Create ambient soundscapes or mangled chaos, Smooth clipping to hard-ripping overdrive, Wobble control for spooky effects, The Ribbon for live parameter manipulation, Hotswitch for instant parameter changes, Flexible I/O options (Mono/Stereo), MIDI control and Tap Tempo for live use

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iAutoharp free?

iAutoharp costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MangledVerb free?

MangledVerb costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iAutoharp or MangledVerb?

MangledVerb is rated higher. iAutoharp averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MangledVerb averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do iAutoharp or MangledVerb have ads?

Neither iAutoharp nor MangledVerb shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iAutoharp or MangledVerb?

iAutoharp ships an update every 15 months, and MangledVerb every 14 months. Most recently, iAutoharp was updated on September 21, 2026 and MangledVerb on September 21, 2026.

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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.*