Comparison

iAutoharp vs TimeVerb

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

Head to head
About

iAutoharp

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
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The iAutoharp is easy and fun to play; just tap a chord button and strum to hear that chord played as sweetly as if on the actual 37-string instrument. * Switch keys and chords effortlessly. No musical training is required, and the interface is well designed for the small screen. * Use any of six chord buttons, initially set to common chords so you can easily accompany your singing or play along on most popular tunes. * Reconfigure chord buttons to get any of more than 150 possible chords for each key. You don't need to understand music theory, but if want to learn more about it, the autoharp is a great way to experiment. * Try picking out a melody by "pinching" subsets of strings with two fingers. Please look for other apps by HotPaw Productions in the Music category of the App store: the inTuna Strobe Guitar Tuner, Music Spectrograph, and Sing-inTuna, to visualize if you can sing in tune.

About

TimeVerb

This audio plugin combines a classic spring reverb emulation with a new digital reverb. It offers extensive control over both effects, allowing for parallel or series processing to create unique sonic textures and atmospheres.

Highlights
  • Spring reverb "Type 4" with feedback and stereo
  • Digital reverb with pre-delay and room size
  • Parallel and series effect processing
  • Unlimited program storage
  • 16 factory presets included
  • AUv3 extension support
Features
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Please note: this is an AUv3 plugin that can be used with compatible host Apps. TimeVerb-X is a new plugin from GSi that combines GSi's “classic” Type4 spring reverb, first released in 2008, and a new algorithmic digital reverb. The “Type4” spring reverb emulation was originally inspired by an Accutronics reverb tank type 4, like those used in classic Hammond organs of the A100 series, also used in many famous electric guitar amplifiers. The digital reverb, instead, was first developed for the GSi Gemini sound module, but was also included in some Crumar hardware instruments. Both effects have been slightly expanded and further improved for the release of TimeVerb-X, as the spring reverb now features a self-oscillating feedback decay adjustment and a stereo width knob, and the digital reverb includes the early reflections section that was missing in the original project. Both reverbs put together make up a great sound when working in parallel, and create some interesting atmospheres when working in series. TimeVerb-X main features: - Spring reverb "Type 4" with feedback and stereo operation - Digital reverb with pre-delay, early reflections and room size adjustment - Built-in programmer with unlimited number of Programs (comes with 16 factory Programs) - Integrated user's manual - Comes with AUv3 extension

Screenshots

iAutoharp1 screens
TimeVerb1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TimeVerb at 100% against iAutoharp's 19%. TimeVerb also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.2). iAutoharp's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $14.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TimeVerb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of iAutoharp's written reviews are positive against 100% of TimeVerb's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iAutoharp ships an update every 15 months, TimeVerb every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iAutoharp versus TimeVerb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriAutoharpTimeVerb
Price$1.99 — better$14.99
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 months — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.211.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHotPaw ProductionsGenuine Soundware

Customer experience

iAutoharp

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.3%

TimeVerb

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iAutoharp

No in-app purchases

None

TimeVerb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iAutoharp free?
iAutoharp costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TimeVerb free?
TimeVerb costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iAutoharp or TimeVerb?
TimeVerb is rated higher. iAutoharp averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TimeVerb averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do iAutoharp or TimeVerb have ads?
Neither iAutoharp nor TimeVerb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iAutoharp or TimeVerb?
iAutoharp ships an update every 15 months, and TimeVerb every 17 months. Most recently, iAutoharp was updated on October 23, 2026 and TimeVerb on October 13, 2026.

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