# Phase Monkey vs Secta

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Secta at 100% against Phase Monkey's 71%. Secta also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Phase Monkey costs $5.99 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 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Phase Monkey's written reviews are positive against 100% of Secta's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phase Monkey | Secta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-monkey-poly-synth/id6452880369/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secta-amplitude-sculptor/id6472803517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#186** |
| Size | 15 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sketch Audio, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699093348) | [K-Devices](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151339600) |

## What reviewers say

### Phase Monkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-monkey-poly-synth/id6452880369)

Explore a versatile digital synthesizer inspired by 1980s phase distortion technology. Create a wide range of sounds from warm pads to aggressive basses with its unique engine and eight-stage envelopes. Optimized for touch interaction, it also supports MIDI controllers and runs across Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Phase distortion synth engine, Eight-stage envelopes, Touch-first interface, AUv3 plugin support, Universal Apple purchase, MIDI controller support, iCloud preset syncing

**Features:** 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 Phase Monkey free?

Phase Monkey costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Secta free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phase Monkey or Secta?

Secta is rated higher. Phase Monkey averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Secta averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Phase Monkey or Secta have ads?

Neither Phase Monkey 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.*