Comparison

Elastic Melody vs Neon

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Elastic Melody4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elastic Melody ships an update fortnightly, Neon every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Elastic Melody versus Neon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElastic MelodyNeon
Price$12.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.4 (12 ratings)4.8 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1230 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better—
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOliver Greschke (DE)Aaron Meyers

Customer experience

Elastic Melody

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative6.7%

Neon

Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Elastic Melody

One-time1
  • Elastic Melody - Extra Modes IAP$4.99
None

Neon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elastic Melody free?
Elastic Melody costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Neon free?
Neon costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Elastic Melody or Neon?
Neon is rated higher. Elastic Melody averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Neon averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.
Which is updated more often, Elastic Melody or Neon?
Elastic Melody ships an update fortnightly, and Neon every 6 months. Most recently, Elastic Melody was updated on October 25, 2026 and Neon on October 24, 2026.

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