# EG Nodes vs Secta

The clearest difference is price: Secta at $3.99 against EG Nodes's $19.99. Secta also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). EG Nodes's advantage is ratings volume (93 vs 8). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

EG Nodes costs $19.99 and Secta $3.99 up front. EG Nodes sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Secta asks for nothing beyond the download.

Secta holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EG Nodes has 93 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of EG Nodes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Secta's.

## The numbers

| Metric | EG Nodes | Secta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eg-nodes/id6466639463/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secta-amplitude-sculptor/id6472803517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 92.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 38 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elliott Garage](https://appshunter.io/developer/454709866) | [K-Devices](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151339600) |

## What reviewers say

### EG Nodes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eg-nodes/id6466639463)

This app is a clip-based audio unit host and MIDI sequencer for creating musical projects. It offers a variety of built-in MIDI and audio nodes for generating sequences, recording, and sampling. Users can load external Audio Units and automate parameters for unique compositions.

**Highlights:** Clip-based Audio Unit host, Built-in MIDI generators (Note/Chord, Arpeggio, Sequencer), Audio recording and sampling, Load external AU3 instruments and effects, Scene and automation control, Flexible MIDI routing, Standalone and AUv3 modular sequencer

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large tip | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Innovative concept and workflow
- 🚀 Fast idea generation
- ✨ Inspiring and creative
- 🔧 Powerful and flexible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sampler won't play correctly
- 🐛 Sampler features inconsistent
- 🐛 Random arming and recording into disabled scenes
- 🐛 Crashes with some apps
- 🐛 Too much crashing results in losing work

**Reported bugs**

- Sampler won’t play correctly
- Sampler features don’t work consistently
- Scenes getting armed and recordings going into them despite disabling them
- Crashes with some apps
- Crashing results in losing work

**Requested features**

- Easy way to report bugs without login/account
- Keep save/refresh options on screen
- Audio recording or looping module
- Audio clip module, like a looper
- 16 steps per page for sequencers


### Secta

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

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 EG Nodes free?

EG Nodes costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Secta free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EG Nodes or Secta?

Secta is rated higher. EG Nodes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Secta averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do EG Nodes or Secta have ads?

Neither EG Nodes 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.*