Comparison

Percussions vs MorphWiz Studio

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

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About

Percussions

This app provides a virtual percussion instrument experience with 18 high-quality sounds. Play instruments by tapping, shaking, or rolling your device, and customize your setup for quick access. Integrate your music library to play along with your favorite tunes.

Highlights
  • 18 virtual percussion instruments
  • Multiple playing methods (tap, shake, roll)
  • Customizable tab bar for quick instrument switching
  • iPod music playback integration
  • Low latency and high-quality sound
  • Reverb effect
Currently charting
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"Percussions" is, as its name suggests, a new virtual musical instrument application which offers the performance of 18 kinds of percussion instruments in high sound quality. As well as actual percussion instruments, everyone can play each sound by various methods as follows: Tapping the screen, shaking the device, rolling the device, ... Moreover, favorite percussion instruments can be allocated to tabs in the tab bar and switched instantaneously. Also you can play percussion part of your favorite tunes with iPod music playback. A lot of unusual percussion instruments without seeing are included in this application. But those sounds might have been heard many times. Let's liven up your music party by the sound of this application. [Features] -Including 18 percussion instruments Agogo, Bell Tree, Bongo, Castanet, Claves, Conga, Cowbell, Cuica, Guiro, Maracas, Matraca, Scratch (Turn Table), Shaker, Tambourine, Timbales, Triangle, Vibraslap, Wood Block -Various perform methods in answer to actual instrument Tapping the screen: Bongo, Castanet, etc. Rubbing the screen: Guiro, Cuica, Scratch, Matraca, etc. Pressing down the screen (for playing muted sound): Conga (High), Triangle, etc. Swinging the device downward: Cowbell, Timbales, etc. Shaking the device: Shaker, Maracas, etc. -Low latency and real output sound by internal software synthesizer Reverb effect Note; Please set animation off on the setting view when feeling that the response is not quick because of the model etc.

About

MorphWiz Studio

Create unique and expressive sounds with a powerful spectral audio morphing synthesizer. This app offers a versatile sound engine, extensive modulation options, and a built-in recorder for musicians and enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Spectral audio morphing synthesizer
  • Seamless morphing between four samples
  • Powerful modulation options (LFOs, envelopes, filters)
  • Customizable arpeggiator
  • Built-in recorder
  • MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) support
  • AUv3 support
  • iCloud sync
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Jordan Rudess's groundbreaking app that took the music world by storm during its initial release in 2010, is back and better than ever! Introducing MorphWiz Studio - the ultimate synthesizer for musicians and music enthusiasts alike. With its powerful sound engine and intuitive user interface, MorphWiz Studio lets you create unique and expressive sounds like never before. In addition to all the features you knew and loved, MorphWiz Studio features a spectral audio morphing synthesizer that constructs hybrid sounds to seamlessly transition from one timbre to the next. Create your own signature sound with a wide range of effects and modulation options. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this app is perfect for unleashing your creativity and taking your music to the next level. Key features of MorphWiz Studio include: • A versatile sound engine with seamless morphing between four samples • Powerful modulation options, including LFOs, envelopes, and filters, to shape and transform your sound • A customizable arpeggiator with multiple modes, patterns, and styles • A built-in recorder for capturing your own samples • An intuitive interface designed for quick and easy access to all features and settings • Support for MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) with a multi-touch expressive playing surface • AUv3 support enabling seamless integration with other music apps • iCloud sync, so you can access your presets and recordings across all your devices Experience the power and flexibility of MorphWiz Studio and take your creativity to new sonic heights

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MorphWiz Studio at 100% against Percussions's 23%. MorphWiz Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 17 months). Percussions's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $19.99) and chart position (#172 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Percussions costs $2.99 and MorphWiz Studio $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MorphWiz Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Percussions's written reviews are positive against 100% of MorphWiz Studio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Percussions ships an update every 17 months, MorphWiz Studio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Percussions versus MorphWiz Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPercussionsMorphWiz Studio
Price$2.99 — better$19.99
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#172 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.010.13 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCRIMSON TECHNOLOGY, IncOne Red Dog Media Pty Ltd

Customer experience

Percussions

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive22.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative68.2%

MorphWiz Studio

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Percussions

No in-app purchases

None

MorphWiz Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Percussions free?
Percussions costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MorphWiz Studio free?
MorphWiz Studio costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Percussions or MorphWiz Studio?
MorphWiz Studio is rated higher. Percussions averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MorphWiz Studio averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Percussions or MorphWiz Studio have ads?
Neither Percussions nor MorphWiz Studio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Percussions or MorphWiz Studio?
Percussions ships an update every 17 months, and MorphWiz Studio every 2 months. Most recently, Percussions was updated on October 9, 2026 and MorphWiz Studio on October 2, 2026.

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