# Pluck vs Locus

The clearest difference is rating: Locus at 5.0 against Pluck's 4.5. Pluck's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Pluck costs $3.99 and Locus $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Locus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pluck has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pluck ships an update daily, Locus every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pluck | Locus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pluck/id6502628890/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locus/id6785296998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 5 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Murat Ayfer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529563893) | [Joe Topjian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860697112) |

## What reviewers say

### Pluck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pluck/id6502628890)

Experience a realistic string plucking simulator. Draw your own strings to create unique songs or listen to classical pieces played automatically. Discover the natural feel for yourself.

**Highlights:** String plucking simulation, Draw custom strings, Compose original songs, Listen to classical music, Self-playing strings, Natural feel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Locus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locus/id6785296998)

This app generates evolving melodic MIDI sequences for electronic music production. It offers thirteen generative archetypes and extensive editing capabilities, allowing users to create unique musical ideas and arrange them into full compositions. It functions as a standalone application or an AUv3 MIDI effect within compatible hosts.

**Highlights:** Generative MIDI sequencing, 13 unique generative archetypes, Seed-derived, reproducible patterns, Evolve, Feel, and Edit controls, Per-note slides with 303-style legato, 25 scales and snap-to-scale pitch, Standalone and AUv3 MIDI effect

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pluck free?

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

### Is Locus free?

Locus costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pluck or Locus?

Locus is rated higher. Pluck averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Locus averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pluck or Locus have ads?

Neither Pluck nor Locus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pluck or Locus?

Pluck ships an update daily, and Locus every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pluck was updated on June 10, 2026 and Locus on September 20, 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.*