Comparison

TC vs myReplay

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

myReplay

Create custom multi-channel audio playback with independent track control. Load music from your library or files, adjust volume, pan, rate, loop, and fade each channel. Ideal for live performances, podcasts, and audio design.

Highlights
  • Customizable multi-channel audio playback
  • Independent track control (play, stop, pause, replay)
  • Adjustable volume, pan, rate, loop, and fade per channel
  • Load audio from Music Library, Files, or Apple Music
  • Global stop and fade controls
  • Persistent channel settings and loaded tracks
Features
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myReplay is a custom multi-channel audio playback pad. Add as many channels as you need, load each with its own track, and trigger them independently or as a live mix. YOUR PAD, YOUR WAY • Add, reorder, and delete channels at any time • Switch between list view (full controls per channel) and a compact grid view (pad-style tiles — tap to play, open a menu for details) • Channel layout, settings, and loaded tracks persist across launches EVERY CHANNEL • Play / Stop / Pause / Replay with three transport modes • Volume with a live stereo VU meter • Pan — Left / Center / Right • Rate from 0.5× to 2×, with a lock for pinning to normal speed • Loop with editable start and end times — change them live and the next loop honours the new bounds • Fade — smooth volume ramp using your chosen duration • Trim each track to the section you want LOAD ANY AUDIO • Music Library — pick from your iTunes / imported songs with the full feature set • From Files — drop in mp3, m4a, wav, or aiff from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, AirDrop, or anywhere Files reaches • Apple Music — DRM-protected subscription tracks play through the system music player with a focused control set GLOBAL CONTROLS • Stop All — instantly stop every channel, honouring each channel's transport mode • Fade All — ramp every playing channel down using each channel's own fade time. Excluding DRM-protected music. BUILT FOR iOS 26 Modern SwiftUI from the ground up, with Liquid Glass surfaces, system-native sliders, and adaptive layouts that look right on iPhone and iPad. Every parameter and channel persists automatically. GREAT FOR • Theatre and live performance cue playback • Podcasts and live shows — sound effects, beds, stingers • Worship leaders and presenters • Fitness, yoga, and dance instructors • DJs prototyping mixes • Audio designers blocking out scenes PRIVACY Audio and settings stay on your device. No accounts, no analytics, no third-party SDKs. REQUIREMENTS iPhone or iPad running iOS / iPadOS 26 or later.

Screenshots

TC4 screens
myReplay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TC at 88% against myReplay's 0%. TC also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (68 vs 1). myReplay's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $24.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

TC costs $24.99 and myReplay $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TC has 68 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of TC's written reviews are positive against 0% of myReplay's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TC ships an update every 5 weeks, myReplay every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
TC versus myReplay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTCmyReplay
Price$24.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.8 (68 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews87.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings68 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBit ShapeDavid Mickey

Customer experience

TC

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

myReplay

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

myReplay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TC

No in-app purchases

None

myReplay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TC free?
TC costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is myReplay free?
myReplay costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TC or myReplay?
TC is rated higher. TC averages 4.8 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while myReplay averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TC or myReplay have ads?
Neither TC nor myReplay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TC or myReplay?
TC ships an update every 5 weeks, and myReplay every 3 months. Most recently, TC was updated on November 1, 2026 and myReplay on November 1, 2026.

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