Comparison

Compositor NTP vs Dial Upstrum

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

Head to head
About

Compositor NTP

Features
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Compositor NTP is a single solution for metronome and Ethernet education. It is a real-time device, which uses physical modeling as a source for NTP synchronous signal. Using the iOS version you can transform your iPhone into rhythm modeling station. You can adjust parameters visible on the screen using menus, dials and virtual keyboard. All of the dials smoothly interpolate for click-free performance. Compositor NTP is your entry point into the world of Ethernet communications. It dynamically updates the sound engine in accordance to IP address settings for three loopback channels. - Compositor NTP is an instrument that uses upper-level C++ programming, which makes it available as a pure 64-bit DSP application - First ever musical metronome with odometry - Convenient tempo and tone control - Natal chart of Constellations and month year cycle - Simulation of Solar System objects - Audio loopback and packet simulation - Telescope style control over reverberation channel

About

Dial Upstrum

Transform classic modem sounds into a unique musical instrument. Explore phase and pitch variations to create distinctive audio and visuals, and integrate with AUv3 hosts for advanced music production.

Highlights
  • Play 56k modem handshake sounds as an instrument
  • Adjust phase and pitch of sounds
  • Modify visuals alongside audio
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Inspired by ZX Plectrum
Features
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Boot up that beige box, hear the sweet symphony of your 56k modem screeching into life, and prepare to surf the information superhighway like it's 1999! Play the 56k DialUp handshake sounds as a musical instrument on your iPhone or iPad! Change the modem sounds (and visuals) phase and pitch to make some weird, wonderful and familiar sounds! Plugin to your favourite AUv3 host and make unique music unlike anything else. Log on. Dial in. Based on the critically acclaimed ZX Plectrum! (but with more sounds and flexibility!) What people say about ZX Plectrum: "As seen on TV" on Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit Used by multi-Platinum band Placebo in their live events. "ZX Plectrum lets you make music Spectrum style on your iPhone" pocket-lint.com "Utterly pointless but also utterly engaging" bamm.tv "For Nostlagia lovers of a very specific demographic this will sound like heaven" calmdowntom.com "The Greatest iPad App of ALL TIME" conoroneill.net

Screenshots

Compositor NTP1 screens
Dial Upstrum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Compositor NTP at $2.99 against Dial Upstrum's $3.99. Compositor NTP also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On 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

Compositor NTP costs $2.99 and Dial Upstrum $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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Compositor NTP versus Dial Upstrum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompositor NTPDial Upstrum
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRuslan YusipovDave Sapien Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Compositor NTP

No in-app purchases

None

Dial Upstrum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compositor NTP free?
Compositor NTP costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dial Upstrum free?
Dial Upstrum costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compositor NTP or Dial Upstrum have ads?
Neither Compositor NTP nor Dial Upstrum shows ads.

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