# TC vs ExoSphere

The clearest difference is price: ExoSphere at $14.99 against TC's $24.99. ExoSphere also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). TC's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 22). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

TC costs $24.99 and ExoSphere $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TC against 4.7 for ExoSphere. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of TC's written reviews are positive against 93% of ExoSphere's.

TC ships an update every 5 weeks, ExoSphere every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TC | ExoSphere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $24.99 | **$14.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tc-11/id488577050/reviews)** | [4.7 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exosphere/id6748644082/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 87.8% of reviews | **92.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 53 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bit Shape](https://appshunter.io/developer/397853985) | [Igor Vasiliev](https://appshunter.io/developer/424401626) |

## 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


### ExoSphere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exosphere/id6748644082)

Create immersive ambient and meditative soundscapes with five independent sound layers. Load your own samples or use the built-in library to craft unique, evolving atmospheres for relaxation or music production.

**Highlights:** Five independent sound layers, Customizable sample loading, Built-in sample library, Preset management, Advanced randomizer, Standalone and AUv3 support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TC free?

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

### Is ExoSphere free?

ExoSphere costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TC or ExoSphere?

TC is rated higher. TC averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while ExoSphere averages 4.7 from 22 ratings.

### Do TC or ExoSphere have ads?

Neither TC nor ExoSphere shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TC or ExoSphere?

TC ships an update every 5 weeks, and ExoSphere every 2 weeks. Most recently, TC was updated on October 17, 2026 and ExoSphere on October 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.*