# Combustor vs Secta

The clearest difference is rating: Secta at 5.0 against Combustor's 4.7. Secta also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Combustor costs $4.99 and Secta $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Secta holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Combustor's written reviews are positive against 100% of Secta's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Combustor | Secta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combustor/id6449939349/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secta-amplitude-sculptor/id6472803517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#186** |
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BeepStreet](https://appshunter.io/developer/321412321) | [K-Devices](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151339600) |

## What reviewers say

### Combustor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/combustor/id6449939349)

This audio effect extension transforms tracks with a unique time-bending resonator. Create vibrant textures, subtle resonances, and dynamic sweeps. It's designed for electronic musicians and producers seeking to add wild or organic qualities to their sounds.

**Highlights:** Time bending resonator effect, Creates distorted textures and physical resonance, Envelope follower for dynamic control, MIDI input for melodic control, Performative interface, AUv3 compatible

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Secta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secta-amplitude-sculptor/id6472803517)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This audio effect dynamically splits incoming sound into two distinct processing paths, allowing for independent sculpting of each layer. It shapes accents, amplifies details, and guides each sonic dimension for unique timbral results. Designed for sound designers and musicians seeking unconventional audio manipulation.

**Highlights:** Dynamic audio splitting, Independent effect processing per layer, Amplitude threshold control, Envelope shaping, Customizable sonic dimensions, Colorizer with no mix parameters, AUv3 extension compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Combustor free?

Combustor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Secta free?

Secta costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Combustor or Secta?

Secta is rated higher. Combustor averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Secta averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Combustor or Secta have ads?

Neither Combustor nor Secta 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.*