Comparison

Absylon vs NotePulse

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Absylon

This app provides an advanced guitar amplifier simulation specifically designed for extremely low tunings on 8-string guitars. It offers two distinct channels for rhythm and lead playing, along with features like custom IR loading and a built-in metronome.

Highlights
  • Low-tuning 8-string guitar amp simulation
  • Two channels: Savage (rhythm) and Beast (lead)
  • Custom Impulse Response (IR) loader
  • 4-knob tone stack
  • Grind Mode boost
  • Noise Gate
  • Built-in metronome and recorder
Features
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*Unleash the Apocalypse: Absylon by Aurora DSP Get ready to plunge into the depths of musical mayhem with Absylon, the latest plugin from Aurora DSP, designed specifically for guitarists who dare to dive into extremely low tunings. Created using a monstrous 200-watt guitar/bass amplifier, Absylon effortlessly handles the fundamental notes of E tuning on 8-string guitars, delivering a bone-crushing tone that will obliterate the very foundations of your sound. *A New Era of Guitar Tone Absylon isn't just another guitar sim; it's a revolution in tone. Say goodbye to the bass cut-off frequencies and hello to a clear, devastating low-end response. This is a different approach to guitar tone, crafted for the true metalhead who demands nothing but the heaviest, most brutal sound. *Two Channels of Pure Destruction Savage: Your go-to rhythm channel, designed to deliver earth-shattering riffs with relentless precision. Beast: For those blistering leads that cut through the mix like a chainsaw through flesh. *Features to Die For - Custom IR Loaders: Load your own Impulse Responses and craft your signature sound. - 4 Knobs Tone Stack: Sculpt your tone with precision and ease. - Grind Mode: Engage the boost and take your sound to the next level of brutality. - Noise Gate: Keep your tone tight and free of unwanted noise. - Built-In Metronome and Recorder: Perfect your riffs and capture your most ferocious creations on the fly. Prepare to descend into the abyss of tone with Absylon. Whether you're laying down savage rhythms or soaring through beastly leads, this plugin is your ticket to sonic annihilation. Are you ready to unleash the fury? Absylon by Aurora DSP – For Those Who Dare to Go Low. Standalone and AUv3

About

NotePulse

Features
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NotePulse transforms MIDI files into an interactive visual learning experience, helping you connect the music you hear with piano keys and traditional musical notation. Watch notes approach a full 88-key piano keyboard in the synchronized Notes view, or switch to the Live Grand Staff to follow the performance as written music. Keyboard and Score modes help you understand where each note belongs on both the staff and the instrument. Features include: • Synchronized MIDI playback, animated notes, piano keyboard, and grand staff • Live Grand Staff with Keyboard and Score viewing modes • Multi-track playback using SoundFont instruments • General MIDI instrument playback and per-track instrument selection • Adjustable playback speed for focused practice • A–B looping for repeating difficult sections • Track controls for mute, solo, volume, pan, transpose, color, and instrument selection • Left- and right-hand guidance • Score quantization and adjustable staff presentation • Support for user-selected MIDI and compatible SoundFont files • Online MIDI catalog with downloadable songs for offline use • Downloadable NotePulse Sound Library • Session import and export • Adaptive layouts for iPhone and iPad • Built-in starter music for getting started immediately NotePulse is designed for musicians, students, educators, and anyone interested in exploring how MIDI performances translate into piano movement and traditional musical notation. Import your own MIDI files through the Files app, explore downloadable music from the NotePulse catalog, or use the included starter collection. NotePulse remembers your practice settings, track configuration, visualization preferences, instrument selections, loops, and playback position for individual MIDI files. Your imported MIDI, SoundFont, and session files are processed locally on your device. Online catalog content and the NotePulse Sound Library are downloaded only when needed. No account is required. See the Music. Feel the Pulse.

Screenshots

Absylon3 screens
NotePulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NotePulse at $0.99 against Absylon's $6.99. Absylon's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Absylon costs $6.99 and NotePulse $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Absylon versus NotePulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsylonNotePulse
Price$6.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.3 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAurora DSPNoorcon Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Absylon

No in-app purchases

None

NotePulse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Absylon free?
Absylon costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NotePulse free?
NotePulse costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Absylon or NotePulse have ads?
Neither Absylon nor NotePulse shows ads.

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