Comparison

TC vs vibro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TC

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
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TC-11 is the only fully programmable multi-touch synthesizer for the iPad. Choose from the 160 included presets, or build your own using touch controls, device motion, and on-board modules. Create music with the next evolution of synthesizer control! iDesignSound App of the Week 12.17.2011 - idesignsound.com "This thing is ALIVE! TC-11 is really fascinating and I'm having some fun experimenting with it. It is very, very cool!" - Jordan Rudess, keyboardist, Dream Theater "TC-11 is making my jaw drop every few minutes; realizing new and increasingly complex routing options. Rating: Essential." - Tim Webb, discchord.com "Creating, routing, configuring, and general tweaking is unbelievably robust and complex. This is a big leap forward in design. A madhouse of sonic possibilities at your touch." - David Israel, smitematter.com FEATURES: √ 185 built-in presets √ Unlimited user patches √ Audiobus + State Saving √ Fully controlled by multi-touch / device motion √ Built-in recording + AudioCopy √ 23 modular synthesis objects √ 22 oscillator waveforms √ 4 controller modules: AHDSR, LFO, Table, Sequencer √ Email custom patches to your friends √ Full display customization MULTI-TOUCH CONTROL: There are no on-screen knobs, keys, or sliders to fiddle with; all synthesis is driven by your multi-touch performance. Touch relationships like distances / angles / timings perform all the controller functions. It's just you and the full screen multi-touch performance area. EVERY synthesis parameter can be controlled by ANY multi-touch controller. The patch possibilities are limitless! DEVICE MOTION CONTROL: Use the iPad's accelerometer, gyroscope, and even the compass to attack your synthesis patch! Tilt and move the iPad to change any filter, effect, or module. You can create real vibrato by moving the iPad during performance, or change the speed of a sequencer by tilting forward and backward! SYNTHESIS: TC-11 has 8 voice polyphony for full, real-time synthesis. The audio engine has been highly optimized to deliver crisp, responsive performance. Choose from 22 oscillator waveforms, 3 oscillator types, 3 filter types, 4 unique effects, amplitude modulation, and panning control. Fully programmable AHDSR, LFO, and sequencer modules make TC-11 the most capable iOS synthesizer in the world. Use TC-11 in your band during live performances. Add TC-11 into your laptop orchestra. Experiment and create with the next evolution of synthesizer control! Download the complete user guide to read more: http://www.bitshapesoftware.com/instruments/tc-11/tc-11-user-guide-2.0.pdf

About

vibro

Create a dynamic light show that pulses to the beat of your music, transforming any space into a club atmosphere. It's also a versatile tool for games, fitness tracking, and even creative spy communication.

Highlights
  • Music-synced light effects
  • Create club atmosphere
  • Dance battle tool
  • Improve dancing skills
  • Endurance competition game
  • Pulse impulse check
  • Spy communication device
Features
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With this app you can easily create an atmosphere of a night club wherever you are. Just place your gadget near sound columns (or put on some music on your gadget) and the light will twinkle in time with the music. Deaf can dance! Even those who can not hear the music, can feel its rhythm and dance! You can use the app to hold an open-air event or a dance battle with your friends. Use it at home being on your own trying to improve your dancing skills before going to the club. Intensify the effect using the app on several gadgets. But it’s not only a vibro-sensitive stroboscope. Use your imagination! You can hold an endurance competition to find out how long you can hold gadget at arm distance without shaking. Check your pulse impulse (putting gadget on chest). Use this app to scare away wild animals into the wild or as a device for spy communication.

Screenshots

TC4 screens
vibro1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: vibro at Free against TC's $24.99. vibro also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). TC's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 97 months) and review sentiment (88% vs 75%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

vibro is free to download; TC costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TC ships an update every 5 weeks, vibro every 97 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TC versus vibro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCvibro
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.8% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 97 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBit ShapeALEXANDER SKALOV

Customer experience

TC

All ratings68 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.5%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive87.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative9.9%

vibro

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

TC

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • 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
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  • Unable to download latest version
  • Glitches and crashes with complex patches
  • Audiobus integration issues causing crashes
  • Performance issues on older iPad models

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • Mixer for oscillator volume balancing
  • Scale constraint for melodic playing
  • Garage Band export support
  • Real-time preview during patch editing
  • Polyphonic aftertouch support
  • Multiple FM oscillators
  • Bluetooth MIDI connectivity

vibro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TC

No in-app purchases

None

vibro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TC free?
TC costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is vibro free?
vibro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TC or vibro have ads?
Neither TC nor vibro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TC or vibro?
TC ships an update every 5 weeks, and vibro every 97 months. Most recently, TC was updated on October 17, 2026 and vibro on October 17, 2026.

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