# Surface Builder vs Toyphonic Micraliser

The clearest difference is price: Toyphonic Micraliser at $0.99 against Surface Builder's $14.99. Toyphonic Micraliser also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Surface Builder costs $14.99 and Toyphonic Micraliser $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Surface Builder against 4.8 for Toyphonic Micraliser. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Surface Builder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Toyphonic Micraliser's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Surface Builder | Toyphonic Micraliser |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surface-builder/id6449735778/reviews) | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toyphonic-micraliser/id6747669744/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 32 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [4Pockets.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/370131860) | [Caelum Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463219587) |

## What reviewers say

### Surface Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/surface-builder/id6449735778)

Create custom MIDI control surfaces for audio applications. Design interfaces with buttons, knobs, and faders to send and receive MIDI data, control audio clips, and customize appearance. Supports AUv3 plugins and standalone use.

**Highlights:** Customizable MIDI control surfaces, AUv3 plugin and standalone modes, Send/receive MIDI data (notes, controllers, pitch bend), Audio clip playback control, Multi-scene interface design, Drag and drop interface customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Toyphonic Micraliser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toyphonic-micraliser/id6747669744)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app emulates toy microphones with ultra-realistic modeling and impulse responses to add unique character to your vocals. It offers envelope controls, modulation, and presets to sculpt your sound, designed for iOS music production hosts.

**Highlights:** Ultra-realistic Apex Mic Modelling, Isolated mic & speaker Impulse Responses, Envelope controls for sculpting, Modulation via LFO, Sequencer & Envelope Follower, 15 'ethically' sourced presets, Randomise button for infinite presets

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surface Builder free?

Surface Builder costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Toyphonic Micraliser free?

Toyphonic Micraliser costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Surface Builder or Toyphonic Micraliser?

Toyphonic Micraliser is rated higher. Surface Builder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Toyphonic Micraliser averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do Surface Builder or Toyphonic Micraliser have ads?

Neither Surface Builder nor Toyphonic Micraliser 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.*