Elastic Melody vs Neon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Elastic Melody
Create melodies with a fast and intuitive analog-style step sequencer. Features 3 synth channels, 4 master effects, and extensive automation capabilities for dynamic sound design. Supports AUv3 and Ableton Link.
- 3-channel analog synth sequencer
- Parameter automation
- 4 master effects (EQ, Chorus, Delay, Reverb)
- Song mode for arranging patterns
- AUv3 plugin support
- Ableton Link integration
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Elastic Melody is a standalone iOS application and AUv3 plugin with 3 channels of synthetic sounds, an analog style step sequencer and 4 master effects. Almost all parameters can be automated and thus changed in an „elastic way“. The focus of Elastic Melody is on a fast and intuitive creation of melodies with a basic analog sound. Elastic Melody comes with a bunch of presets from well-known sound designers of the iOS scene, like "Sound of Izrael", "Red Sky Lullaby", "Nu-Trix", "JaKob Haq", "Another Machines" and others. Features: SYNTHESIZER / SEQUENCER – 3 channels, each with an analog synthesizer that is connected to an associated sequencer – Each sequencer channel has its own start/end and timing parameters for notes and automation – 14 parameters per synth engine (waveform, lowpass, highpass, env, etc.) – For each parameter, value changes can be drawn in an automation window – Solo or mute function for the 3 synth channels – Song Mode: Create easily longer sequences with setting pattern repeat and duplicating and altering a pattern MASTER FX – 4 master effects (EQ, Chorus, Delay, Reverb) – Automation for most parameters of the effects – Each FX effect has its own start/end and timing parameters for automation SONG MODE - Arrange several Pattern to a longer sequence ... a Song - Repeat count for Song Elements/Pattern - Duplicate/Rename/Delete function for Pattern and Song Elements FUNCTIONS – Undo/Redo – Various randomise functions – option to share and import presets – AUv3 support – Ableton Link support
Neon
This app is a powerful MIDI step sequencer offering extensive generative features. It allows for complex sequence chaining and external state switching via MIDI. It functions as a standalone application or an AUv3 plugin.
- Generative capabilities
- Modifier system
- Metasequencer for pattern chaining
- MIDI Program Change support
- Standalone and AUv3 plugin
- Built-in scales and order modes
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Neon is a step sequencer with expansive generative capabilities. Features: • runs as standalone or auv3 plugin • sophisticated Modifier system adds numerous generative possibilities • built-in Metasequencer lets you chain patterns to build complex sequences • switch States from an external source using MIDI Program Changes • responsive UI that adapts to different window sizes • wide selection of built-in scales and order modes Please note: Neon is strictly a MIDI sequencer and does not produce any sound on its own.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Neon at $4.99 against Elastic Melody's $12.99. Neon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). Elastic Melody's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and device support. On ratings volume, monetization model and iOS requirement 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
Elastic Melody costs $12.99 and Neon $4.99 up front. Elastic Melody sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Neon asks for nothing beyond the download.
Neon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Elastic Melody's written reviews are positive against 88% of Neon's.
Elastic Melody ships an update fortnightly, Neon every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Elastic Melody | Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (12 ratings) | 4.8 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oliver Greschke (DE) | Aaron Meyers |
Customer experience
Elastic Melody
Neon
In-app purchases
Elastic Melody
- Elastic Melody - Extra Modes IAP$4.99
Neon
No in-app purchases








