# Air vs TC

The clearest difference is price: Air at $1.99 against TC's $24.99. Air also leads on chart position (#101 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). TC's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Air costs $1.99 and TC $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TC has 68 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Air's written reviews are positive against 88% of TC's.

Air ships an update every 12 months, TC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air | TC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $24.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air/id312163985/reviews) | **[4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-11/id488577050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **68** |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opal Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292792589) | [Bit Shape](https://appshunter.io/developer/397853985) |

## What reviewers say

### Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air/id312163985)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app creates a unique, ever-changing audio-visual experience using vocal and piano samples. Users can influence the composition through different modes and even spread the sound across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Generative audio-visual composition, Vocal and piano sample assembly, Four 'Conduct' modes for user control, Three 'Listen' modes for arrangement choice, Multi-device sound spreading option

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-11/id488577050)

This app is a fully programmable multi-touch synthesizer for iPad. Create unique sounds using touch gestures, device motion, and a variety of on-board modules. Explore a vast sonic landscape with extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** 185 built-in presets, Unlimited user patches, Multi-touch and device motion control, 23 modular synthesis objects, Built-in recording and AudioCopy, Audiobus support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Innovative touch-screen interface design
- 🎵 Exceptional sound quality and synthesis engine
- 🎹 Unique iPad-optimized instrument approach
- 🎚️ Highly customizable and deep sound design capabilities
- 🎭 Expressive performance control with multitouch gestures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on opening and during use
- ⚠️ Stability issues with recent updates
- 🎹 Difficult learning curve for beginners
- 🔌 No MIDI support or DAW integration
- 🎼 Limited ability to play precise melodies

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening after recent updates
- Black screen crashes when launching
- Crashes when adding patches to folders
- Crashes within Audiobus after 13.1 update
- AudioCopy button crashes on iPad 3

**Requested features**

- MIDI support and DAW synchronization
- Ability to record and playback motion gestures
- Sample import and granular synthesis capabilities
- Microtonal tuning support (Scala files)
- Note hold function per surface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Air free?

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

### Is TC free?

TC costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Air or TC?

TC is rated higher. Air averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while TC averages 4.8 from 68 ratings.

### Do Air or TC have ads?

Neither Air nor TC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Air or TC?

Air ships an update every 12 months, and TC every 5 weeks. Most recently, Air was updated on October 23, 2026 and TC on October 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.*