Comparison

Electrorchestra vs Philicorda

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

Head to head
About

Electrorchestra

This virtual string machine emulates classic 1970s keyboards, offering multiple string registers, a bass section, and classic effects like vibrato, chorus, and phaser. It's designed for use within AUv3 compatible hosts on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Classic string machine emulation
  • 3 string registers + bass
  • Attack-release envelope generator
  • Vibrato effect
  • Chorus/flanger effect
  • 4-stage phaser effect
  • AUv3 compatible
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GSi Electrorchestra for iPad is the portable version of the very same Virtual String Machine of the GSi Gemini. A simulation of a classic string machine is one of the 15 synth engines of the GSi Gemini. This particular instrument is not a reproduction of a specific existing model. It's inspired by some of the most famous string keyboards of the seventies, such as the ARP Solina, the Logan String Melody and the SIEL Orchestra. It offers 3 string registers plus one bass, features the classic attack-release envelope generator with break-point (which was mainly used to mimic the presence of a natural reverberation without using an additional reverberator), vibrato and a classic chorus/flanger effect that gives that distinguishable shimmer to the sound. A classic 4-stage phaser effect completes the set. Use it in your favorite AUv3 host along with other GSi effects such as GS-201 Mark II, ECHO B2, TimeVerb-X. Don't forget to visit www.GenuineSoundware.com for more products, more sounds!

About

Philicorda

This app faithfully emulates a classic 1960s transistor organ, replicating its warm and clear tones. It includes vintage features like vibrato and spring reverb, plus modern additions such as overdrive and an envelope generator.

Highlights
  • Faithful emulation of 1960s Philicorda organ
  • Transistor-based sound replication
  • Vibrato circuit
  • Spring reverb
  • Overdrive effect
  • Envelope generator
  • AUv3 and Standalone support
Features
Currently charting
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Philicorda is a faithful emulation of the legendary 1960s Philicorda organ. This plugin replicates the transistor-based sound of the later GM751 models, delivering the distinctively warm yet clear tones that made the Philicorda a classic. Like the original hardware, Philicorda features a vibrato circuit, a spring reverb, and two speakers. We have also added some extra features: overdrive, envelope generator, leakage, bias, and key click. Available as AUv3 and Standalone.

Screenshots

Electrorchestra2 screens
Philicorda1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Philicorda at #158 against Electrorchestra's unranked. Philicorda also leads on price ($9.99 vs $11.99). Electrorchestra's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Electrorchestra costs $11.99 and Philicorda $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Electrorchestra against 5.0 for Philicorda. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Electrorchestra has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electrorchestra ships an update every 16 months, Philicorda every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Electrorchestra versus Philicorda: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectrorchestraPhilicorda
Price$11.99$9.99 — better
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#158 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGenuine SoundwareAudioThing Ltd.

Customer experience

Electrorchestra

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Philicorda

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Electrorchestra

No in-app purchases

None

Philicorda

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Electrorchestra free?
Electrorchestra costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Philicorda free?
Philicorda costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Electrorchestra or Philicorda?
Electrorchestra and Philicorda are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Electrorchestra or Philicorda have ads?
Neither Electrorchestra nor Philicorda shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electrorchestra or Philicorda?
Electrorchestra ships an update every 16 months, and Philicorda every 10 months. Most recently, Electrorchestra was updated on September 8, 2026 and Philicorda on September 26, 2026.

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