Comparison

Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator vs Sound Terrain

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

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About

Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator

This app generates rhythmic MIDI outputs based on binary numbers, allowing for intricate control over note, velocity, and gate length. It offers advanced logic operations and randomization for unique rhythmic patterns. It functions as a standalone app and an AUv3 MIDI plugin.

Highlights
  • Binary-based MIDI sequencing
  • Configurable bit parameters (note, velocity, gate length)
  • Advanced logic operations (AND, OR, XOR)
  • Randomizer for note selection
  • Multiple gate types (Rest, Single, Multiple, Hold)
  • AUv3 MIDI plugin support
  • Standalone app functionality
Features
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Binarhythmic is a MIDI sequencer that would generate rhythmic outputs based on the binary numbers. The sequencer has a counter, increasing on each sequencer cycle. The binary form of this number, something like "010110011".  Each 0 or 1 is a "Bit", and each bit is a MIDI output. If a bit is 1 then the gate is open for that bit, and if it's 0 then the gate is closed for that bit.  You can use the Multiplier parameter for controlling the sequencer counter.  The rate parameter controls the sequencer speed. Each bit has a note, velocity, gate length, trigger type and logic operation.  You can also vary the velocity and gate length. With the lower amounts of variety, you can humanise the sounds like Hi-Hats.  You can assign different MIDI channels to the bits and control different synths. The gate type is a very important parameter for the rhythm generation. On each sequencer cycle, if the gate is open for a bit; - Rest mode doesn't send the MIDI. - Single mode sends the MIDI once for the first sequencer cycle when the gate is opened. - Multiple mode sends the MIDI on each sequencer cycle while the gate is opened. - Hold mode sends the MIDI when the gate is opened and sustains it until the gate is closed Logic is one of the most powerful features of Binarhythmic. You can create endless rhythmic possibilities by using the logic operations. You can modulate the bits by applying logic operations on them with the other bits. - AND(&) operation opens the gate if the bit's gate is open AND the other bit's gate is open. - OR(+) operation opens the gate if the bit's gate is open OR the other bit's gate is open. - XOR(^) operation opens the gate if the other bit's gate is NOT open. With the randomizer you can randomize the notes on your bits in a range of notes that you can set. Or you can hand-pick the allowed notes from the list. With that feature, you can fully control the randomizer. In the "Random" mode, you can assign the randomization chance of the bits. When select the Random mode, the new Config button on the bottom toolbar appears and you can configure the randomizer. You can also access this configuration menu from the settings menu as well. In the multiple gate type mode, you can set the randomizer behaviour from the settings menu. If you toggle the "Randomize notes on each sequencer cycle" setting, then the randomizer will generate a new note on each sequencer cycle while the gate is open, if the gate type is multiple. Otherwise, it will randomize the note on the first sequencer cycle when the gate is opened and will trigger that note on each sequencer cycle until the gate is closed. Binarhythmic app runs as standalone app as well as AUv3 MIDI Plugin. You can create AU presets and use AU parameters of the AUv3 plugin. You can control or even automate every AU parameter of Binarhythmic.  You can modulate the multiplier parameter with PatternBud. You can also control the key and scale with BrainBud. Binarhythmic is a MIDI app and does not produce any sound on its own. You need to route its MIDI output to an audio app. For using the AUv3 plugin, you need an AUv3 host app such as AUM, Cubasis, Nanostudio, Loopy Pro etc.

About

Sound Terrain

Features
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Sound Terrain turns a field of colored cells into a small instrument. Tap to switch notes on and off, brush across the surface to strum, or hold to capture up to eight seconds of sound and release it across the terrain. Explore dust, wind, clicks, drones, bells and plucks. Spread two fingers to reshape a short tape loop. Draw an L for an echo, or trace a circle to leave a repeating phrase. Double-tap to mute a sound type. Your samples return as scattered grains, reverse playback and vocoder-like textures. Use rec to record a performance, then save or share the audio. Tilt your iPhone to send particles through the field, or enable camera brightness control to change speed and pitch by covering and uncovering the lens. Choose a palette or let colors follow the time of day. English and Chinese interfaces are included. Sound synthesis and recording work offline. No account, advertising or subscription. Microphone, camera and motion controls are optional. Samples are temporary and cleared by reset or closing the app process; exported performances remain wherever you save them. Playback pauses in the background.

Screenshots

Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator4 screens
Sound Terrain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sound Terrain at $1.99 against Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator's $5.99. Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator costs $5.99 and Sound Terrain $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator ships an update every 2 weeks, Sound Terrain every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator versus Sound Terrain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinarhythmic Rhythm GeneratorSound Terrain
Price$5.99$1.99 — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCem Olcay弢 张

In-app purchases

None

Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator

No in-app purchases

None

Sound Terrain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator free?
Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sound Terrain free?
Sound Terrain costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator or Sound Terrain have ads?
Neither Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator nor Sound Terrain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator or Sound Terrain?
Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sound Terrain every 11 days. Most recently, Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sound Terrain on October 31, 2026.

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