# Tachyon vs moForte Guitar

The clearest difference is rating: moForte Guitar at 5.0 against Tachyon's 3.8. moForte Guitar also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 14 months). Tachyon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Tachyon costs $1.99 and moForte Guitar $3.99 up front. moForte Guitar sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Tachyon asks for nothing beyond the download.

moForte Guitar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tachyon has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Tachyon's written reviews are positive against 76% of moForte Guitar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Tachyon ships an update every 14 months, moForte Guitar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tachyon | moForte Guitar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tachyon/id544585980/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moforte-guitar/id771271868/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **77.7% of reviews** | 76.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#178** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.7 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wizdom Music LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/377345351) | [moForte.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/771271871) |

## What reviewers say

### Tachyon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tachyon/id544585980)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app allows users to blend any two sounds together to create unique musical expressions. Its intuitive interface lets you control pitch and tone independently, offering a mesmerizing visual experience as you play.

**Highlights:** Blend any two sounds, Independent pitch and tone control, Intuitive touch interface, Mesmerizing visual feedback, Custom sound library

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Expressive instrument
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🎨 Great visuals
- 💰 Great value for price
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Limited sound palette
- 🤔 Some find it basic
- 😕 Sounds can be unremarkably cheesy
- 🪞 Interface can be distracting

**Reported bugs**

- IAA and Audiobus compatibility issues
- Does not work with Audiobus
- Does not launch with Audiobus
- Inter-app audio and Audiobus connectivity missing
- Broken on iPad 2 - iOS 7

**Requested features**

- Audiobus and IAA support
- MIDI support
- MPE support
- Ability to record
- Update for notched iPhones


### moForte Guitar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moforte-guitar/id771271868)

This virtual guitar app uses physical modeling to replicate the expressive sound and performance techniques of a real electric guitar. It offers a vast chord library, customizable effects, and recording capabilities for musicians.

**Highlights:** Physical modeling sound engine, Strumming and PowerChord modes, Modeled feedback and distortion, 9,500+ chords, Customizable effects chain, Recording and sharing performances, Chart creation tool

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rising Sun Blues | Free | one-time |
| Mountain Aire | Free | one-time |
| Thor's Hammer | Free | one-time |
| Loki's Lament | Free | one-time |
| Odious Odin | Free | one-time |
| Star Spangled Banner Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bourrée in E minor | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tachyon free?

Tachyon costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is moForte Guitar free?

moForte Guitar costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tachyon or moForte Guitar?

moForte Guitar is rated higher. Tachyon averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while moForte Guitar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tachyon or moForte Guitar have ads?

Neither Tachyon nor moForte Guitar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tachyon or moForte Guitar?

Tachyon ships an update every 14 months, and moForte Guitar every 2 months. Most recently, Tachyon was updated on October 26, 2026 and moForte Guitar on October 11, 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.*