# Tabletop vs Aparillo

The clearest difference is rating: Aparillo at 4.9 against Tabletop's 3.3. Aparillo also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 54%) and ratings volume (506 vs 85). Tabletop's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tabletop sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Aparillo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aparillo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aparillo has 506 ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Tabletop's written reviews are positive against 88% of Aparillo's.

Tabletop ships an update every 3 months, Aparillo every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabletop | Aparillo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop/id436080882/reviews) | **[4.9 (506 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aparillo/id1439914019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **506** |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **88.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Retronyms Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/307726643) | [Sugar Bytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/614418826) |

## What reviewers say

### Tabletop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop/id436080882)

Create music with a modular studio environment. Mix and match over 40 virtual instruments, effects, and sequencers to compose songs, beats, and mashups. Expand your sound palette by purchasing additional devices.

**Highlights:** Modular music creation environment, Over 40 virtual instruments and effects, Mix and match devices, Create beats, songs, and mashups, Piano roll timeline editor, MIDI support, Share music to SoundCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EKKO | $1.99 | one-time |
| WHIRL | $2.99 | one-time |
| Verve | $2.99 | one-time |
| XFADE | $2.99 | one-time |
| TT-303 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cueboard | $2.99 | one-time |
| GLITCHBOARD | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deadbeat | $3.99 | one-time |
| X0X Drum Deranger | $7.99 | one-time |
| RS4000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle E | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful features
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Innovative modular design
- 🎨 Versatile music creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔋 High CPU usage
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔇 Poor sound quality

**Reported bugs**

- Synth parameters not saving properly
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable audio export

**Requested features**

- MIDI support
- Improved sequencing capabilities
- More free sound modules
- Waveform editing and sample management


### Aparillo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aparillo/id1439914019)

This advanced FM synthesizer creates complex soundscapes, atmospheres, and a wide range of timbres for film, TV, and games. It features two interacting FM synths, integrated effects, and an intuitive 'Orbiter' for one-touch sound morphing. Seamlessly integrate with your mobile studio setup via MIDI and Audio Unit v3 support.

**Highlights:** 16-voice FM Synthesizer, Complex sound design, Integrated FX (Filter, Delay, Reverb, Spacializer), Orbiter for sound morphing, Standalone & Audio Unit v3 support, MIDI and Ableton Link integration, iCloud Preset Sync

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aparillo Full Version | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful sound design capabilities
- 👍 Intuitive and creative interface
- 🎨 Cinematic and otherworldly sounds
- 💡 Innovative orbit and spatial features
- 🔥 Excellent presets and sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Lack of clear documentation and tutorials
- 📱 UI not optimized for larger iPad screens
- 💰 Paid upgrade required for full functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Saved patches not compatible across versions
- Orbiter parameters not accessible on latest iOS

**Requested features**

- More preset packs and sound libraries
- Improved MIDI and automation support
- Custom tuning and scale options
- Expanded keyboard and note range


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tabletop free?

Tabletop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Aparillo free?

Aparillo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tabletop or Aparillo?

Aparillo is rated higher. Tabletop averages 3.3 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Aparillo averages 4.9 from 506 ratings.

### Do Tabletop or Aparillo have ads?

Neither Tabletop nor Aparillo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tabletop or Aparillo?

Tabletop ships an update every 3 months, and Aparillo every 4 months. Most recently, Tabletop was updated on July 6, 2026 and Aparillo on September 17, 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.*