# SpectrumGen vs Secta

The clearest difference is rating: Secta at 5.0 against SpectrumGen's 4.4. Secta also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). SpectrumGen's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

SpectrumGen costs $0.99 and Secta $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Secta holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of SpectrumGen's written reviews are positive against 100% of Secta's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpectrumGen | Secta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrumgen/id455656272/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secta-amplitude-sculptor/id6472803517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 3 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Zolotov](https://appshunter.io/developer/324462547) | [K-Devices](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151339600) |

## What reviewers say

### SpectrumGen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spectrumgen/id455656272)

Create unique sounds by drawing their spectral representation. This synthesizer offers real-time sound generation and export options, with customizable octaves and MIDI support for enhanced musical expression.

**Highlights:** Draw sound spectrum in real-time, Export to WAV format, Eight predefined timbres, Adjustable octaves (2-8), MIDI keyboard support, Audiobus and IAA compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Secta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secta-amplitude-sculptor/id6472803517)

This audio effect dynamically splits incoming sound into two distinct processing paths, allowing for independent sculpting of each layer. It shapes accents, amplifies details, and guides each sonic dimension for unique timbral results. Designed for sound designers and musicians seeking unconventional audio manipulation.

**Highlights:** Dynamic audio splitting, Independent effect processing per layer, Amplitude threshold control, Envelope shaping, Customizable sonic dimensions, Colorizer with no mix parameters, AUv3 extension compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpectrumGen free?

SpectrumGen costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Secta free?

Secta costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SpectrumGen or Secta?

Secta is rated higher. SpectrumGen averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Secta averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do SpectrumGen or Secta have ads?

Neither SpectrumGen nor Secta shows ads.

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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.*