# LH Grain vs S

The clearest difference is rating: S at 2.6 against LH Grain's 2.3. S also leads on chart position (#184 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 7 months vs every 15 months). LH Grain's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

LH Grain costs $2.99 and S $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

S holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of LH Grain's written reviews are positive against 31% of S's.

LH Grain ships an update every 15 months, S every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LH Grain | S |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lh-grain/id673676932/reviews) | **[2.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-modular/id1291071549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **31.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#184** |
| Size | 34 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [昊 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/652348004) | [Paul Betowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/538476580) |

## What reviewers say

### LH Grain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lh-grain/id673676932)

Create intricate soundscapes and dynamic audio effects with a dual-channel granular synthesizer. Features include diverse amplitude envelopes, extensive audio effects, and intuitive live performance tools like a touchpad and customizable pitch bar.

**Highlights:** Dual-channel granular synthesis, 8 amplitude envelope options, 10 integrated audio effects, Real-time touchpad control, Customizable pitch bar, OSC compatibility, Record and share sound files

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-modular/id1291071549)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This semi-modular synthesizer app for iPad offers a hands-on sound design experience with a single-screen interface for intuitive patching. It delivers a warm, vintage sound inspired by 1970s synthesizers, featuring dual oscillators, resonant filters, and multiple modulation sources.

**Highlights:** Single-screen interface, Fast, hands-on patching, Vintage 1970s synth sound, Dual oscillators, Resonant ladder filter, Multiple modulation sources

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LH Grain free?

LH Grain costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is S free?

S costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LH Grain or S?

S is rated higher. LH Grain averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while S averages 2.6 from 11 ratings.

### Do LH Grain or S have ads?

Neither LH Grain nor S shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LH Grain or S?

LH Grain ships an update every 15 months, and S every 7 months. Most recently, LH Grain was updated on September 26, 2026 and S on October 7, 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.*