# ab PitchPad X vs TETSUO

The clearest difference is rating: TETSUO at 5.0 against ab PitchPad X's 4.4. TETSUO also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%). ab PitchPad X's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ab PitchPad X costs $9.99 and TETSUO $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TETSUO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of ab PitchPad X's written reviews are positive against 100% of TETSUO's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ab PitchPad X | TETSUO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-pitchpad-x/id6446604420/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetsuo/id6786673685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alejandro Cabrera Zuniga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660382836) | [Anthony Moran](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786293116) |

## What reviewers say

### ab PitchPad X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ab-pitchpad-x/id6446604420)

This audio effect app allows for dimensional pitch shifting of stereo signals. Users can independently control pitch for left, right, or mid poles, with musical or free octave adjustments. A viscosity control offers smooth pitch manipulation.

**Highlights:** Stereo-only pitch shifting, Independent dimensional pole control (Left, Right, Mid), Musical (semitone) and free octave pitch control, Viscosity control for smooth manipulation, AUv3 plugin compatibility, Compatible with AUv3 hosts like Garageband

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TETSUO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tetsuo/id6786673685)

This app offers a unique, generative percussion experience with no pre-loaded samples. It features a complex sound engine and a dynamic sequencer that can be unpredictable, allowing for negotiation rather than direct programming. Create and save evolving soundscapes with its section-based recording system.

**Highlights:** Chaotic percussion engine, No samples or library, Resonant filter and bitcrusher, Dynamic 16-slot sequencer, Randomized hit skipping, Section-based sound recording, AUv3 and standalone support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ab PitchPad X free?

ab PitchPad X costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TETSUO free?

TETSUO costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ab PitchPad X or TETSUO?

TETSUO is rated higher. ab PitchPad X averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TETSUO averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ab PitchPad X or TETSUO have ads?

Neither ab PitchPad X nor TETSUO shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*