Comparison

NoiseSpace vs TV3

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

Head to head
About

NoiseSpace

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
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NoiseSpace is an experimental sound generator based on simplex noise, which is then used in a granular synthesis algorithm. This design allows for the creation of a vast array of diverse waveforms rich in harmonics with a rich low-frequency spectrum. The generator is controlled by just a few simple parameters. Despite its somewhat chaotic and atonal nature, it is great for creating rich noise, gritty textures, complex patterns and deep, dark, mesmerizing and tense backgrounds. It is especially suitable for creating ambient compositions, as well as sci-fi, industrial, post-apocalyptic and horror atmospheres. This app also serves as a powerful tool for noise art and sound design, offering users the ability to craft intricate and captivating sonic structures. With its focus on deep, hypnotic, and tension-filled soundscapes, NoiseSpace is an essential tool for musicians, sound designers, and artists exploring experimental and textural audio creation. Starting with NoiseSpace is remarkably easy. The application features a dedicated "Create" button that generates unique and interesting presets ready for immediate use, requiring only minimal adjustment to suit the user's needs or ideas. Additionally, it includes options for generating sequences and patterns, and for simple tone and modulation creation for each generator, making the application user-friendly and ready for immediate exploration right from the start. Key Features: Five Sound Generators: Utilizes simplex noise and granular synthesis to create diverse sound textures. Versatile Sound Options: Offers a vast range of sound variations with just a few parameters. Advanced Filters: Includes both classic and complex filters for each generator. Low-Frequency Modulators: Each generator is equipped with three LFOs that can control most parameters. Dual Output System: Each generator has a main output and a special output for background sound. Layered Sound Design: Generator outputs are combined to create two layers - main sound and background. Pattern and Texture Creation: Features an internal sequencer / binary counter for managing generators. NoiseSpace is a universal application for iOS and macOS. It can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac / MacBook with M1 chip (and later). NoiseSpace works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On MacOS, NoiseSpace can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. NoiseSpace has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application site. Quick start demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zigj5yI9ms4 You can find more information on NoiseSpace and other creative audio apps at: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com

About

TV3

Create iconic acid basslines with this powerful yet user-friendly synthesizer. Inspired by the classic TB-303, it offers dual oscillators, a resonant low-pass filter, versatile distortion, and a pattern generator for endless musical possibilities.

Highlights
  • Dual Oscillators (Square/Sawtooth)
  • 24 dB/oct Low-Pass Filter
  • Envelope Controls
  • Versatile Distortion Modes
  • Quick Sound Randomization
  • Pattern Generator
  • MIDI Export
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Introducing TV3 - Acid Synth, the swiftest acid bassline synth. Inspired by the legendary TB-303, TV3 combines a user-friendly interface with handy features to fast-track your acid jams. Key Features: - Dual Oscillators: Main and Sub oscillators with selectable Square and Sawtooth waveforms. - 24 dB/oct Low-Pass Filter: Resonant, non-self oscillating filter with adjustable cutoff and resonance controls. - Envelope Controls: Fine-tune your sound with parameters for accent, decay and envelope modulation. - Versatile Distortion: Add character to your basslines four distinct modes—Saturation, Saturated Wavefolding, Fuzz, and Nock. - Quick Randomization: Tap on Acid Boy for total sound randomization - Pattern Generator: Instant generation of endless patterns with adjustable complexity, length, scale, and key. - Pattern Editor: edit your generated sequences with pitch, accent, gate and slide controls. - MIDI Export: Export your patterns as MIDI files. TV3 offers a simple and fun workflow to help you produce iconic acid sounds on your iOS device. Download TV3 Acid Synth today and unleash the power of acid basslines at your fingertips.

Screenshots

NoiseSpace3 screens
TV34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TV3 at $3.99 against NoiseSpace's $15.99. NoiseSpace's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

NoiseSpace costs $15.99 and TV3 $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NoiseSpace against 4.9 for TV3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of NoiseSpace's written reviews are positive against 82% of TV3's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoiseSpace ships an update fortnightly, TV3 every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NoiseSpace versus TV3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoiseSpaceTV3
Price$15.99$3.99 — better
Rating5.0 (18 ratings) — better4.9 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better81.8% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better13
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB220 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgor VasilievImaginando Lda

Customer experience

NoiseSpace

All ratings18 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

TV3

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

None

NoiseSpace

No in-app purchases

None

TV3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoiseSpace free?
NoiseSpace costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TV3 free?
TV3 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NoiseSpace or TV3?
NoiseSpace is rated higher. NoiseSpace averages 5.0 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while TV3 averages 4.9 from 13 ratings.
Do NoiseSpace or TV3 have ads?
Neither NoiseSpace nor TV3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoiseSpace or TV3?
NoiseSpace ships an update fortnightly, and TV3 every 10 months. Most recently, NoiseSpace was updated on October 24, 2026 and TV3 on October 24, 2026.

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