# Groove Rider 2 vs NoiseSpace

The clearest difference is price: NoiseSpace at $15.99 against Groove Rider 2's $34.99. NoiseSpace also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Groove Rider 2's advantage is ratings volume (127 vs 18). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Groove Rider 2 costs $34.99 and NoiseSpace $15.99 up front. Groove Rider 2 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. NoiseSpace asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Groove Rider 2 against 5.0 for NoiseSpace. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Groove Rider 2 has 127 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Groove Rider 2's written reviews are positive against 100% of NoiseSpace's.

Groove Rider 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, NoiseSpace fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groove Rider 2 | NoiseSpace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $34.99 | **$15.99** |
| Rating | [4.9 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groove-rider-2/id6480135731/reviews) | **[5.0 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noisespace/id6738842777/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **127** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 88 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitrij Pavlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/478154322) | [Igor Vasiliev](https://appshunter.io/developer/424401626) |

## What reviewers say

### Groove Rider 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groove-rider-2/id6480135731)

This app offers a powerful mobile music production experience, blending groovebox functionality with DAW features. Create full tracks, perform live sets with a clip launch grid, and sketch musical ideas using built-in instruments and extensive effects.

**Highlights:** 16x16 clip launch grid for live sets, Timeline-based song mode editor, Layering for instruments with effects, Built-in Sampler, Synthesizer, and Sound Font player, AUv3 unit hosting and Ableton Link support, Realtime insert and master effects, Sample Editor with audio recording

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cookie Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cake Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


### NoiseSpace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noisespace/id6738842777)

This app generates experimental sound textures and backgrounds using simplex noise and granular synthesis. It offers a wide array of sonic possibilities with simple controls, ideal for ambient, sci-fi, or horror soundscapes. Users can easily create complex patterns and layered audio for music production and sound design.

**Highlights:** Simplex noise and granular synthesis sound generation, Versatile sound options with few parameters, Advanced classic and complex filters, Low-frequency modulators for parameter control, Dual output system for main and background sound, Layered sound design, Internal sequencer for pattern creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Groove Rider 2 free?

Groove Rider 2 costs $34.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is NoiseSpace free?

NoiseSpace costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Groove Rider 2 or NoiseSpace?

NoiseSpace is rated higher. Groove Rider 2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while NoiseSpace averages 5.0 from 18 ratings.

### Do Groove Rider 2 or NoiseSpace have ads?

Neither Groove Rider 2 nor NoiseSpace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Groove Rider 2 or NoiseSpace?

Groove Rider 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and NoiseSpace fortnightly. Most recently, Groove Rider 2 was updated on November 8, 2026 and NoiseSpace on November 4, 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.*