# Things vs Secta

Things and Secta both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Secta's written reviews are positive against 0% of Things's. Secta also leads on price ($3.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Things costs $6.99 and Secta $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Things against 5.0 for Secta. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Things's written reviews are positive against 100% of Secta's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Things | Secta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-voice/id6470745112/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secta-amplitude-sculptor/id6472803517/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 29 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AudioThing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659941236) | [K-Devices](https://appshunter.io/developer/1151339600) |

## What reviewers say

### Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-voice/id6470745112)

This audio effect plugin offers a voice-optimized compressor inspired by a vintage German radio broadcast instrument. It provides a simple one-knob interface for achieving loud yet smooth vocal tones, with optional tube gain saturation and a euphonic EQ for authoritative bass.

**Highlights:** Voice-optimized compressor, One-knob simplicity, Vintage German radio broadcast design, Tube gain saturation, Euphoric EQ for bass boost

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Things free?

Things costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Secta free?

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

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

Things and Secta are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do Things or Secta have ads?

Neither Things 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.*