# Tachyon vs microTERA

The clearest difference is rating: microTERA at 4.9 against Tachyon's 3.8. microTERA also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 14 months). Tachyon's advantage is chart position (#185 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

microTERA holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Tachyon's written reviews are positive against 81% of microTERA's.

Tachyon ships an update every 14 months, microTERA every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tachyon | microTERA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tachyon/id544585980/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microtera/id819266128/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 77.7% of reviews | **81.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wizdom Music LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/377345351) | [Harry Gohs](https://appshunter.io/developer/382428644) |

## What reviewers say

### Tachyon

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

**Currently charting:** #185 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


### microTERA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microtera/id819266128)

Explore unique sonic textures with this waveshaping synthesizer. Generate novel sound patches randomly or program them with detailed controls. Includes a variety of built-in effects and advanced sequencing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Waveshaper with user programmable shape, Random sound patch generation, Sequencer with programmable steps, Built-in effects (Chorus, Phaser, Reverb, etc.), Over 150 factory sounds, Audiobus and Ableton Link compatible

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tachyon free?

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

### Is microTERA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tachyon or microTERA?

microTERA is rated higher. Tachyon averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while microTERA averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Tachyon or microTERA have ads?

Neither Tachyon nor microTERA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tachyon or microTERA?

Tachyon ships an update every 14 months, and microTERA every 4 months. Most recently, Tachyon was updated on September 23, 2026 and microTERA on September 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.*