# TC vs Gestrument Pro

The clearest difference is price: Gestrument Pro at Free against TC's $24.99. Gestrument Pro also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 16.0). TC's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Gestrument Pro is free to download; TC costs $24.99 up front. Gestrument Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. TC asks for nothing beyond the download.

TC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 66 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of TC's written reviews are positive against 57% of Gestrument Pro's.

TC ships an update every 5 weeks, Gestrument Pro every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TC | Gestrument Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-11/id488577050/reviews)** | [3.8 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gestrument-pro/id1105890031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 57.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 53 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bit Shape](https://appshunter.io/developer/397853985) | [Gestrument AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/576235485) |

## What reviewers say

### TC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-11/id488577050)

This app is a fully programmable multi-touch synthesizer for iPad. Create unique sounds using touch gestures, device motion, and a variety of on-board modules. Explore a vast sonic landscape with extensive customization options.

**Highlights:** 185 built-in presets, Unlimited user patches, Multi-touch and device motion control, 23 modular synthesis objects, Built-in recording and AudioCopy, Audiobus support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Innovative touch-screen interface design
- 🎵 Exceptional sound quality and synthesis engine
- 🎹 Unique iPad-optimized instrument approach
- 🎚️ Highly customizable and deep sound design capabilities
- 🎭 Expressive performance control with multitouch gestures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on opening and during use
- ⚠️ Stability issues with recent updates
- 🎹 Difficult learning curve for beginners
- 🔌 No MIDI support or DAW integration
- 🎼 Limited ability to play precise melodies

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening after recent updates
- Black screen crashes when launching
- Crashes when adding patches to folders
- Crashes within Audiobus after 13.1 update
- AudioCopy button crashes on iPad 3

**Requested features**

- MIDI support and DAW synchronization
- Ability to record and playback motion gestures
- Sample import and granular synthesis capabilities
- Microtonal tuning support (Scala files)
- Note hold function per surface


### Gestrument Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gestrument-pro/id1105890031)

Create music with complex systems and fingertip motion. This interactive instrument allows for deep personal expression in playing, improvising, and composing. Experiment with advanced musical concepts and real-time improvisation.

**Highlights:** Interactive gesture-based music creation, Real-time improvisation and composition, Modular musical generators, Advanced microtonal scale editor, MIDI output and Inter-App Audio/Audiobus support, Recordable automations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.49 | per month |
| One-time purchase | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative music creation
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Powerful music making capabilities
- 🎶 Great for live performance
- ✨ Unique musical expression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 User interface dated
- ⚠️ Incomplete interface
- 📉 Fear of no further support
- 🚫 No AUV3 support
- 💸 Expensive for unknown concept

**Reported bugs**

- GestrumentPro not working in AUM as IAA
- Interface not fixed when selecting CC or CHANNEL
- App crashes when hitting MIDI controls in settings
- Audio pops with multiple instruments and reverb
- User Manual getting stuck open

**Requested features**

- Preset folders
- Additional features
- Improved AUv3 support
- More training videos
- Ability to display note length/rates divisions at the top of the screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TC free?

TC costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Gestrument Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TC or Gestrument Pro?

TC is rated higher. TC averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Gestrument Pro averages 3.8 from 66 ratings.

### Do TC or Gestrument Pro have ads?

Neither TC nor Gestrument Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TC or Gestrument Pro?

TC ships an update every 5 weeks, and Gestrument Pro every 7 months. Most recently, TC was updated on October 21, 2026 and Gestrument Pro on October 22, 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.*