iMini Synthesizer vs Tera Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iMini Synthesizer
This app recreates a legendary 1971 synthesizer, offering unparalleled sound quality and over 500 presets. Compose music, create custom sounds, and integrate with other studio apps. Compatible with MIDI keyboards and other iOS devices.
- Classic 1971 synthesizer sound
- Over 500 preset sounds
- Create and save custom sounds
- MIDI keyboard integration
- Tabletop app integration
- Arpeggiator and repeat functions
- Virtual analog chorus and delay
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iMini offers a level of sound quality never before found on the iPad, as well as over 500 sounds by leading sound designers. iMini is a recreation of the legendary synthesizer created by Bob Moog in 1971, one of most iconic synthesizers of all time. Use it in Tabletop to compose your music. Need help? Have an issue or question? Please email us at support@retronyms.com. The 1971 reference of the iMini was made famous by artists and bands such as Stevie Wonder, Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, Keith Emerson, Devo, Jean Michel Jarre and more. We brought the features and sound of this classic to the iOS platform! iMini not only recreates the look and feel of the most legendary synthesizer, it does it with unparalleled sound quality. iMini is based on the award winning Arturia Mini V software that was created in partnership with Dr. Robert Moog himself, back in 2003. Thanks to this heritage, continuous research and refinements over the years, iMini comes with amazing sound quality and a large collection of preset sounds created by top sound designers such as Klaus Schulze (Tangerine Dream) and Geoff Downes (Asia). You can play iMini’s numerous sounds from the iPad keyboard. You can create your own sounds and start building your personal sound palette. If you are an owner of the Arturia Mini V software on your Mac or PC, you can import and export sounds between your laptop or desktop Mini V and iMini. You can also control iMini from a MIDI keyboard via CoreMIDI and integrate it into your studio or live performances. iMini is a Tabletop Ready app. The connect menu allows you to connect iMini to the Retronyms Tabletop app, giving you an integration with a complete studio environment. You can use multiple instances of iMini; record your performance into a real-time sequencer; automate any of the parameters; add effects; process other modules through the iMini filters, and more. Tabletop also features add-ons for more effects and instruments from other 3rd party companies. iMini is compatible with as old as iPad Mini, iPad 2, and newer. iMini supports iOS 8 and higher. iMini supports InterApp Audio and Audiobus. Features: - Classic sound of the 1971 legendary synthesizer - 3 Oscillators - 24db per octave filter - Simulated headphone jack/external input feedback - 2 Assignable XY pads - Chromatic or tuned scale keyboard modes - Polyphonic mode - Full featured arpeggiator - Repeat - HOLD and MEMORY latch modes - Octave span - 5 note order modes - Speed and sync controls - Virtual analog chorus and analog delay - Owners of both the iMini and Mini V software apps can transfer sounds from one platform to the other via iTunes. - Full user MIDI mapping of panel controls - Supports WIST sync with other iOS devices - Tabletop Ready app - Soundcloud seeder (via Tabletop) - Render to .wav file (via Tabletop) - AudioCopy to paste your audio into another iPad application (via Tabletop)
Tera Pro
Explore a vast array of sound synthesis methods, from analog emulations to modern digital techniques. Combine modules for unique sonic textures, enhanced by an intelligent interface and realtime visual feedback. Expand your sound palette with additional modules available through in-app purchases.
- Multiple synthesis methods (analog, FM, spectral, additive)
- Physical modeling and wave shaping
- Intelligent user interface with realtime scopes
- Flexible module routing
- 128-voice polyphony with vintage voice modeling
- Seamless sound switching
- Extensive preset library
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Tera Pro brings together all major sound synthesis methods on one table. No matter if you want to recreate sounds from analogue legends or explore modern digital sounds with FM, Waveshaping or Wavetable synthesis. More can be added by In-App Purchases of new modules. Add some flavour of physical modelling and modules for additive synthesis. Combine them altogether for new sound experiences far beyond your wildest dreams. Tame this overwhelming amount of possibilities with Tera Pros intelligent user interface showing you only exactly what you need, paired with realtime oscilloscopes and level indicators helping you seeing what’s going on. Connect the modules with a flexible routing method without the visual cluttering of real wire cables needed in conventional modular synthesisers FAQ What does Tera Pro have that Tera Synth doesn't have ? 1) Additional Sound Modules - Spectrum oscillator ( borrowed from the heart of Addictive Synth ) - Wave shaper / folder opens the west coast synthesis - Vocal Morphing filter - KARPLUS (aka WaveGuide ) with new "Swarm" mode ( 3 detuned delays ) 2) Revised engine - Analog Polysynth Voice Modelling with characteristic subtle voice variations of timbre, pitch and temporal behaviour to get you "The" Analog Sound. - 128 vs 32 voices polyphony - Seamless Sound Switching: change presets during play without cutting off the sound. - 8 times unison for really heavy ambients - Envelope generators with Buchla style "end of cycle" trigger for generative music - Stack/Split Sounds - New effect section 3) Redesigned User Interface - Collapsible modules for clear view of modular structure - No more nasty popups for LFOs/Envelope generators - Realtime oscilloscopes added to selected modules 4) New Presets - About 1000 additional presets in there. Tera never sounded this good... Tera Pro Specifications - 128 voice Modular polyphonic Synthesiser - Mono/Dual/Split Voice Architecture - Modules for analog and FM synthesis - Modules for Spectral Synthesis and Additive Synthesis - Karplus Strong Physical Modelling and Wave Shaping - MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) - Vintage voice modelling for organic warm sound character - 1800+ Factory presets included - PDF Manual included - Standalone, AUv3 and IAA compatible - Ableton Link - Bluetooth MIDI - ... Additional modules through In-App Purchases: - Classic Wavetable synthesis with Import - Classic 6-OP FM Synthesis fully compatible to DX7 sysex files. - BrainZ multiple synthesis module based on MI Plaits Eurorack module. - RingZ physical modelling module based on MI Rings Eurorack module. - CloudZ granular synthesis module based on MI Clouds Eurorack module.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Tera Pro at 4.6 against iMini Synthesizer's 3.4. Tera Pro also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and price ($6.99 vs $9.99). iMini Synthesizer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On ads 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
iMini Synthesizer costs $9.99 and Tera Pro $6.99 up front. Tera Pro sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. iMini Synthesizer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tera Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 154 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of iMini Synthesizer's written reviews are positive against 69% of Tera Pro's.
iMini Synthesizer ships an update every 4 months, Tera Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iMini Synthesizer | Tera Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $6.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.4 (32 ratings) | 4.6 (154 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | 69.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 154 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 306 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Arturia | Harry Gohs |
Customer experience
iMini Synthesizer
Tera Pro
User reviews
iMini Synthesizer
From 32 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎹 Excellent Moog emulation
- 🎨 Impressive sound quality and presets
- 🎚️ Intuitive and responsive interface
- 🔊 Authentic analog-like tones
- 💰 Great value for the price
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔇 Audio crackles and distortion
- 🔌 Lacks Audiobus and core MIDI support
- 🔒 Restricted MIDI functionality
- 🔋 Battery draining issues
Tera Pro
From 154 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎵 Exceptional sound quality and versatile synthesis capabilities
- 💡 Innovative modular workflow with flexible architecture
- 🎛️ Extensive preset library (1000+ presets)
- 🔧 Powerful sound design tools with multiple synthesis types
- 📱 Available on both iOS and macOS (M1)
Room to improve
- 🎮 Steep learning curve and complex UI
- ⌨️ Unconventional on-screen keyboard design
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔊 Dangerously loud output without limiter
- ⚙️ UI elements sometimes unresponsive or laggy
Bugs and requests
iMini Synthesizer
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when changing tempo or saving patches
- Stuck notes and MIDI connectivity problems
- Incompatibility issues with certain iOS versions and devices
- Unreliable performance in Tabletop environment
Requested features
5 requests- Add Audiobus and core MIDI support
- Improve MIDI implementation (channel selection, mod wheel, etc.)
- Implement better power management and reduce battery drain
- Add more effects and sound shaping options
- Expand polyphony and oscillator capabilities
Tera Pro
Reported bugs
17 issues- App crashes on macOS and iOS
- Piano keyboard not appearing
- Wavetable module IAP producing no sound
- In-app purchases disappearing or not activating
- Presets causing white noise or feedback blasts
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- UI glitches preventing parameter adjustment
- Randomize function not working with wavetable oscillators
- Arpeggiator losing sync in AUM
- No sound output until patch toggling
- LFO panel crashes when adjusting settings
- Wavetable oscillator remaining silent
- MIDI Learn settings not clearable
- App not appearing in iPad Settings or Files app
- Patches with feedback that require MIDI Panic
- Inconsistent oscillator routing display
- Parameter adjustment randomly not working
- Sample rate unable to be changed
Requested features
15 requests- Undo/Redo functionality
- MIDI Panic button (prominent placement)
- Output limiter for safety
- Standard black and white keyboard option
- Favorites/bookmarking system for presets
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- MIDI Learn reset/clear functionality
- Key Hold button on main screen
- Sampler module
- Many-to-many modulation matrix
- Fully dark theme on all UI screens
- MIDI Program Change support
- Solo and Mute buttons for oscillators
- Partial number indicators for spectral oscillator
- Better file system integration for backups
- Improved velocity/aftertouch separation on keyboard
In-app purchases
iMini Synthesizer
No in-app purchases
Tera Pro
- Library WaveShaper$0.99
- Module Waves$5.99
- FM 7 module$5.99
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- Module RingZ$5.99
- Module BrainZ$6.99
- Module CloudZ$9.99
Questions
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