Modizer vs Sonic Atlas Project
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Modizer
Listen to music from classic computers and consoles, supporting over 1100 formats. Access extensive music databases, manage your collection with playlists and archives, and enjoy high-quality MIDI playback with lyrics. Features include background playback, visualizations, and a built-in web browser.
- Supports over 1100 music formats
- High-quality MIDI playback with lyrics
- Access to music databases (Modland, HVSC, ASMA)
- Built-in web browser with FTP/HTTP downloads
- Playlist and archive support
- Multiple visualizations
- Background playback
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Modizer is a multiformat modules & chiptunes player which allows you to listen to computers and consoles music (ZX Spectrum, C64, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga, PC, GB, GBA, NDS, NES, SNES, N64, SMS, Genesis/Megadrive, PcEngine, PSX, Saturn, Dreamcast, Arcade, ...). Modizer provides also high quality MIDI playback. Minimum requirement is a device running iOS 15.6 or more. Optimized for retina display. Based on multiple high quality playback engines and using either the FTP server, the builtin WEB browser or the integrated Modland, HVSC & ASMA databases you can discover or listen again to the best music from the videogames (8/16/32bits era) and demoscene history. Discover some real gems from famous people like Chris Huelsbeck, Jochen Hippel, Purple Motion, Lizardking, Audiomonster or Rob Hubbard, ... Main features: -Large compatibility (more than 1100 formats) thanks to multiple playback engines : Amiga and PC modules, Atari ST/Amstrad CPC, C64, Nintendo/Sega/Nec/Sony and even more ... -Midi + Lyrics support (info screen). -Direct internet access to Modland, HVSC, ASMA, VGMRips, P2612, Snesmusic, SMS Power collections & more. -Built-in Web browser allowing FTP/HTTP downloads, bookmarks and support of ZIP,GZ,LZH & RAR archives. -Built-in FTP server over WIFI connection : upload your music files with a simple FTP client. -Airplay -Playlists support. -Archives support : zip, gz, lha/lzh, 7z, rar, rsn. -Cover support (png/jpg/gif). Covers can be downloaded within Modizer using the webbrowser & "copy" image. -Search function (in local files/playlists/Modland/HVSC). -Rating & play counter of files. -Multiple visualisations : Milkdrop presets, patterns, 2D&3D spectrums, oscilloscopes, ... -Background playback & remote controller. -Highly configurable behaviour. Disclaimer: Internet accesses to the Modland, HVSC & ASMA libraries are provided as an as-is service, guarantee for availability and/or functionality is not given. Use this application at your own risk.
Sonic Atlas Project
Explore and contribute to a global library of real-world soundscapes. Discover the unique audio environments of various locations and document your own experiences for others to hear.
- Explore diverse soundscapes
- Contribute personal sound recordings
- Compare sounds across locations
- Discover changing audio environments
- Listen to real-world audio
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The Sonic Atlas Project captures what the world sounds like and how that changes over time. Inspired by San Francisco's KALW "Natural State" radio segment, this app is designed to let you explore soundscapes as well as contribute your own. Explore soundscapes: Listen to what Steamer's Lane in Santa Cruz sounds when the waves are 15-18 feet. Compare the backyard bird chatter across different neighborhoods. Hear a busy San Francisco mid-market intersection. Contribute your own: Off to see the sandhill crane migration? Sailing the bay? Watching a dragon dance for Chinese New Year? Grab a soundscape for others to enjoy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sonic Atlas Project at 5.0 against Modizer's 4.4. Sonic Atlas Project also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Modizer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (90 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Modizer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Sonic Atlas Project asks for nothing beyond the download.
Sonic Atlas Project holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modizer has 90 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Modizer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sonic Atlas Project's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Modizer | Sonic Atlas Project |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (90 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 90 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 361 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | YoyoFR | VUXO I, CORP. |
Customer experience
Modizer
Sonic Atlas Project
Bugs and requests
Modizer
Reported bugs
6 issues- Crashes when viewing playlists
- Playlist not refreshing after deleting songs
- SPC music looping issues
- FLAC playback broken in recent update
- SID track playback issues after update
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- Favorites playlist not working as expected
Requested features
9 requests- Fade length setting
- WSR (Wonderswan) format support
- FLAC support
- More frequent updates
- UI customization options
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- Ability to backup/restore playlists
- Cloud storage integration
- Infinite loop option for NSF files
- Reduced volume for oscilloscope view
Sonic Atlas Project
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Modizer
- Modizer small tip$1.99
- Modizer medium tip$4.99
- Modizer large tip$9.99
Sonic Atlas Project
No in-app purchases
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