SpectrumGen vs Gradatone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpectrumGen
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.
- Draw sound spectrum in real-time
- Export to WAV format
- Eight predefined timbres
- Adjustable octaves (2-8)
- MIDI keyboard support
- Audiobus and IAA compatible
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SpectrumGen is a spectral synthesizer with a minimalistic pixel interface. It's a bit like the PixelWave, but now you can draw the spectrum of sound! Key features: • it is possible to draw the spectrum and play it at the same time; • export to WAV; • eight predefined timbres; • changeable number of octaves (from 2 to 8); • MIDI keyboard support; • Audiobus and IAA support. Dark colors - low frequencies (bass). Bright colors - high frequencies.
Gradatone
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Gradatone is a seamless pitch instrument: swipe the screen and hear pitch move smoothly—named for the gradient of sound. Play with nuance keyboards cannot easily offer—vocal-like vibrato and string-like glissandos. Layer timbres for rich harmony, or turn on Snap to pull pitch gently toward a scale. Choose from major, minor, Okinawan and Miyako modes, Chinese pentatonic, Indian (raga), Arabic, blues, and more. Labels include English, kana, and Indian note names (Sa/Pa). No account, ads, in-app purchases, or tracking. Settings stay on your device only. On iOS, you can play even when the Ring/Silent switch is on (use the device volume buttons).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Gradatone at Free against SpectrumGen's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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
Gradatone is free to download; SpectrumGen costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SpectrumGen | Gradatone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Zolotov | TOMIHIDE OTA |
In-app purchases
SpectrumGen
No in-app purchases
Gradatone
No in-app purchases
