# AUMI vs SoundForest

The clearest difference is rating: AUMI at 5.0 against SoundForest's 4.2. AUMI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). SoundForest's advantage is ratings volume (449 vs 4) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SoundForest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AUMI asks for nothing beyond the download.

AUMI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoundForest has 449 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of AUMI's written reviews are positive against 67% of SoundForest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AUMI ships an update every 6 months, SoundForest every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AUMI | SoundForest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aumi/id647002265/reviews)** | [4.2 (449 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundforest/id1194745290/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **449** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **67.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute](https://appshunter.io/developer/545728224) | [Justin Alexander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194745289) |

## What reviewers say

### AUMI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aumi/id647002265)

This app allows individuals with limited mobility to create music through movement and gestures. It focuses on improvisation and self-expression, making music accessible to a wider range of people, including those with profound physical disabilities.

**Highlights:** Music creation through movement and gestures, Focus on improvisation and self-expression, Accessible for individuals with profound physical disabilities, Uses device cameras for input, Configurable sound sensitivity, MIDI controller functionality, Import audio from other apps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SoundForest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundforest/id1194745290)

Instantly compose music by tapping on unique musical creatures that represent notes. Create hypnotic tunes and build a musical ecosystem with various environments and pitch levels. Explore endless song possibilities with this intuitive mini music maker.

**Highlights:** Instant music loop composition, 160 unique musical elements, 4 distinct musical environments, Adjustable pitch levels, Create quick loops or mini songs, Endless song creation possibilities

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Cute and creative visuals
- 🎶 Diverse and fun sound palette
- 💰 Affordable unlock of full features
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🤩 Engaging and entertaining music creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Ads not working to unlock features
- 💳 In-app purchases not working as expected
- 🔍 Limited ability to delete/modify songs
- 🔊 Audio quality/tuning issues

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated tutorial loops
- Restore purchases button not working
- Compatibility issues on newer devices
- Audio not working with headphones
- Crashes when trying to unlock features

**Requested features**

- Ability to export/share created songs
- Option to create longer/more complex songs
- More themes, environments, and sound options
- Customization and personalization features
- Community features to discover and collaborate


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AUMI free?

AUMI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SoundForest free?

SoundForest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AUMI or SoundForest?

AUMI is rated higher. AUMI averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while SoundForest averages 4.2 from 449 ratings.

### Do AUMI or SoundForest have ads?

Neither AUMI nor SoundForest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AUMI or SoundForest?

AUMI ships an update every 6 months, and SoundForest every 2 months. Most recently, AUMI was updated on September 25, 2026 and SoundForest on October 21, 2026.

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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.*