Comparison

Otonic vs Quarked

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

Head to head
About

Otonic

Enhance your musical abilities with a comprehensive ear training application. Features a level editor for personalized learning experiences and progression tracking.

Highlights
  • Fully featured ear training
  • Level editor
  • Progression editor
  • Personalized learning
  • Music skill enhancement
Features
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Otonic is a fully featured Ear Training app with a level and progression editor.

About

Quarked

Features
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Quarked is a high-performance granular synthesizer designed for precision sound design. Built around a native C-based audio engine, it prioritizes low-latency manipulation and a functional workflow that stays out of your way. Capture audio directly via the integrated tape-style recorder or import existing samples to begin deconstructing them. Quarked treats sound as a physical material, allowing you to zoom, slice, and re-texture with tactile, high-precision controls. The Engine: Granular Core: Independent control over grain size, density, position, and scan speed. Performance First: A native audio backend ensures smooth parameter interpolation without artifacts. Note-Level ADSR: Professional-grade envelope shaping with exponential curves for natural release. The Workflow Precision Ruler: Navigate waveforms with high-resolution sliders designed for micro-adjustments. Technical Aesthetic: A flat, distraction-free interface inspired by modern studio hardware. Dynamic FX Chain: A reorderable signal path featuring Delay, Reverb, Shimmer, and a 3-band technical EQ. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Otonic4 screens
Quarked4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Otonic at Free against Quarked's $14.99. Quarked's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Otonic is free to download; Quarked costs $14.99 up front. Otonic sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Quarked asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Otonic ships an update every 5 days, Quarked every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Otonic versus Quarked: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOtonicQuarked
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander BlackwellSyam Anand

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Otonic

One-time3
  • Otonic Pro$6.99
  • Otonic Essential$19.99
  • Otonic Pro$39.99
None

Quarked

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Otonic free?
Otonic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quarked free?
Quarked costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Otonic or Quarked have ads?
Neither Otonic nor Quarked shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Otonic or Quarked?
Otonic ships an update every 5 days, and Quarked every 8 days. Most recently, Otonic was updated on October 6, 2026 and Quarked on October 9, 2026.

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