Comparison

Super Manetron vs Cantoria

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

Head to head
About

Super Manetron

Experience the authentic sound of a 1970s tape sampling keyboard. This app captures the unique character of a vintage instrument, complete with motor and mechanical noises. Enjoy a realistic performance feel with no looped sounds and a variety of pre-loaded instruments.

Highlights
  • Authentic 70s tape sampling keyboard sound
  • Motor and mechanical noise simulation
  • Core MIDI compatibility
  • 8-second PCM full sampling per key
  • Scrollable and dual keyboard options
  • No looped sounds for real performance feel
  • Built-in spring reverb effect
Features
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”Big mistake not being able to turn off the background noise” "If one were to record this-heavy use of a noise gate would be needed!" - No,no, you can play with no motor sound. Do not turn on red switch when move to keyboard screen. "out of tune." - Yes, We know. But this is the real feeling of M400S serial number 761 manufactured in the '70s Super Manetron is the vintage tape sampling keyboard for iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. Genuine sound sampled from the most famous white body tape sampling keyboard model number of M400S (serial number 761) manufactured in the 70's. You can see an internal mechanism (tape running animation) and can enjoy with eyes and an ear. Feel the live experience the motor noise and inner mechanical sounds were recorded. Features: - Core MIDI compatible - 35Kyes of sampled sounds from the M400S serial number 761 manufactured in the 70's. - 8 sec PCM full sampling sounds each Key - Scrollable Keyboard & dual Keyboards with switchable key width - No loop sounds (real performance feeling) - Pre-loaded with 7 instruments including Flute, 3violins (Strings), Cello, Oboe, 8-voice Choir, Vibes, Brass - 7 instrument sounds can be set as the favorite position of A,B,C position on setting screen - A+B, B+C mix sounds position - The sound of motor and tape rewind mechanical noise - Tape running animation - Pitch control by accelerometer - Built-in Reverb that simulates spring reverb - Original sounds source are recorded by 96KHz/24 bits - Compiled under the supervision of Fumitaka Anzai (Famous vintage keyboard player & collector of Japan)

About

Cantoria

This app is a virtual pipe organ that uses physical modeling and additive synthesis to emulate a Baroque-style instrument. It offers a dynamic sound range, expression pedal control, and built-in effects, functioning as both a standalone application and an audio plugin.

Highlights
  • Physical modeling engine (no samples)
  • Full polyphony (61 notes, 776 pipes)
  • 9 organ stops
  • 3 couplers
  • Tremulant motor
  • Swell pedal
  • Built-in stereo reverb
Features
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GSi Cantoria is a physical modeling emulation of a Baroque-style Pipe Organ. INSTRUMENT BACKGROUND A pipe organ is not something you see every day, there are thousands of different pipe organs that differ by the number of stops, the number of manuals, the number and the type of pipes, their size, their position, etc. Cantoria is a Baroque-style organ based on a single manual and 9 stops plus 3 couplers and the classic "tremulant" effect. This type of organ has "only" 776 pipes, which Cantoria simulates one by one. It doesn't sound "massive" like bigger organs, but is very dynamic and can vary from a soft delicate flute sound to a loud and majestic. vibrant full organ. This synth engine works as an hybrid synthesizer, uses additive synthesis and physical modeling together, there are no samples involved. The expression pedal responds naturally and varies the amount of air that passes through the pipes. About the name: the name we chose for this plugin "CANTORIA" is the italian name of the place, inside a Church, where the organ and the choir are located. Main features: - Physical Modeling engine (no samples) - Full Polyphony (61 notes, 776 pipes) - 9 Organ Stops - 3 Couplers - Tremulant Motor - Swell Pedal - Built-in Stereo Reverb effect - Built-in programmer with unlimited Programs - Embedded user's manual - Available as Stand-alone application and audio plugin - Very low CPU and RAM usage Works as AUv3 plugin.

Screenshots

Super Manetron4 screens
Cantoria1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cantoria at Free against Super Manetron's $0.99. Cantoria also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 62%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). Super Manetron's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 11). On ratings volume, 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

Cantoria is free to download; Super Manetron costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cantoria holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Super Manetron's written reviews are positive against 94% of Cantoria's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Super Manetron ships an update every 3 months, Cantoria every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Super Manetron versus Cantoria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuper ManetronCantoria
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (16 ratings)4.8 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1624 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better11
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerinsideout ltd.Genuine Soundware

Customer experience

Super Manetron

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral19.1%
Negative19.1%

Cantoria

All ratings23 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

Bugs and requests

Super Manetron

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • No audiobus implementation
  • No MIDI settings
  • App closes immediately upon launch
  • App crashes on iPhone 6s
  • Sound cuts out or becomes short during playback
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  • App is out of tune (9-10 cents sharp)
  • App closes on iPhone 6s title screen
  • Audiobus not recognized
  • Audiobus compatibility stopped working with iOS 8
  • Notes cut off when not intended
  • Keys keep moving while playing
  • Sound cuts out after a second on iPad 2
  • Brass sound becomes Oboe on iPad
  • Mechanical noise volume control does nothing
  • Background noise cannot be turned off

Requested features

29 requests
  • Audiobus implementation
  • MIDI settings
  • AUV3 support
  • Virtual MIDI
  • More instrument options
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  • MIDI programmable pitch/tone/volume knobs
  • More choir racks
  • Inter-app MIDI
  • Pitch wheel that doesn't snap back
  • Ability to set up with keyboard via MIDI
  • More sounds
  • Background audio support
  • Ability to import other libraries (wav, sf2)
  • Virtual MIDI support
  • MIDI Program Change implementation
  • Sustain pedal support
  • Fix scrolling effect
  • Hold lock on screen piano keyboard
  • Mix sounds options
  • Tape animation option
  • ADSR feature
  • New tapes
  • Fine-tuning feature
  • Add old rhythms and grooves
  • Add more tape samples
  • Add MKII brass and guitar sounds
  • Allow pitch to be adjustable and stay
  • Fix brass sound becoming oboe on iPad
  • Add more frames

Cantoria

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Super Manetron

No in-app purchases

None

Cantoria

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Super Manetron free?
Super Manetron costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cantoria free?
Cantoria is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Super Manetron or Cantoria?
Cantoria is rated higher. Super Manetron averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Cantoria averages 4.8 from 24 ratings.
Do Super Manetron or Cantoria have ads?
Neither Super Manetron nor Cantoria shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Super Manetron or Cantoria?
Super Manetron ships an update every 3 months, and Cantoria every 4 days. Most recently, Super Manetron was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cantoria on October 22, 2026.

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