Comparison

Electrorchestra vs mididelay

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
Read full description

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

mididelay

This app applies traditional delay effects to MIDI data, allowing for complex sound manipulation. It offers multiple independent delay lines, various MIDI message processing, and customizable feedback chains with built-in effects. Organize lines sequentially or in parallel for unique sonic textures.

Highlights
  • 8 independent delay lines with feedback
  • Processes MIDI notes, CC, aftertouch, pressure, pitch bend
  • Customizable feedback modes (average, min, max)
  • Sequential and parallel delay line algorithms
  • Scale quantize, pitch, and velocity randomization
  • 3 independent scenes with cross-fading
  • Standalone and AUv3 support
Features
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mididelay is an implementation of traditional delay effect adapted for the MIDI data. It features: • 8 independent delay lines with feedback • Each delay line can process MIDI notes, control change, aftertouch, polyphonic key pressure and pitch bend messages. • For the feedback, the “feedback level” is applied to the messages; note messages change velocity and all other messages can be mixed with previous values using one of three modes (average, minimum and maximum value) • It’s possible to organise delay lines in different possible ‘algorithms’, sequentially and/or in parallel • There are three effects available inside delay’s feedback chain: scale quantise, pitch and velocity value operations randomisation • Each ‘preset’ contains 3 independent scenes marked “A”,”B” and “C”, it’s possible to cross- fade between them and adjust overall amount of the effect with 2D pad. • Simple mode : only one delay with scenes morphing. Standalone and AUv3

Screenshots

Electrorchestra2 screens
mididelay3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: mididelay at $4.99 against Electrorchestra's $11.99. Electrorchestra's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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 mididelay $4.99 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 mididelay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Electrorchestra ships an update every 16 months, mididelay every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Electrorchestra versus mididelay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElectrorchestramididelay
Price$11.99$4.99 — better
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 10 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGenuine SoundwareAlexey Nadzharov

Customer experience

Electrorchestra

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

mididelay

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Electrorchestra

No in-app purchases

None

mididelay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Electrorchestra free?
Electrorchestra costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is mididelay free?
mididelay costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Electrorchestra or mididelay?
Electrorchestra and mididelay are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Electrorchestra or mididelay have ads?
Neither Electrorchestra nor mididelay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Electrorchestra or mididelay?
Electrorchestra ships an update every 16 months, and mididelay every 10 months. Most recently, Electrorchestra was updated on September 8, 2026 and mididelay on September 9, 2026.

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