Comparison

QuadroSphere vs HoRNetADDA

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

Head to head
About

QuadroSphere

This audio plugin allows musicians to sculpt immersive soundscapes by controlling stereo placement and effects across four distinct frequency bands. Create dynamic, atmospheric audio with automated movement and morphing between saved settings.

Highlights
  • 4 configurable frequency bands
  • Control stereo separation, level, and pan per band
  • Create and morph between 12 snapshots
  • Modulation control for automated sweeps
  • Per-band effects (Haas, Delay, Reverb, Chorus, Compressor)
  • Convert mono to pseudo-stereo
  • MIDI CC control
Features
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QuadroSphere is a great tool for bringing an instrument to life by creating a soundscape with a constantly moving sound source. QuadroSphere splits the incoming audio signal into 4 distinct coloured frequency bands using the frequency bar. Each band has an associated coloured sphere allowing you to control the pan, stereo separation and volume level. You can use this plugin as a way to impose subtle control over stereo placement with little or no movement, or go crazy with random automation. Adding effects such as reverb or delay on a specific frequency band can help create a lush atmospheric swirling which surrounds the listener. This is great for musicians trying to create minimalistic ambient or tranquil soundscapes. You can create up to 12 snapshots of the sphere parameters and effect settings, then morph between them at a designated speed (measured in beats). You can also enable continuous randomization mode, and have full control over which spheres and control which parts are automated. You can also use QuadroSphere as a stereo splitter, using the additional outputs to add your own effects to band outputs. Key Features: ○ 4 Configurable frequency bands. ○ Control stereo separation, level and pan for each band. ○ Create up to 12 Snapshots. ○ Morph between various panning, width and frequency band levels. ○ Modulation control for automated sweeps around pan center. ○ Convert MONO signals into a pseudo-stereo image. ○ Per band Haas, Delay, Reverb, Chorus and Compressor. ○ Allows combined and individual per-band audio outputs. ○ Continuous randomized morphing of the stereo field. ○ Built in Preset Manager with drag and drop support. ○ Power and Solo for each band. ○ Controlable morph speeds. ○ Various animated transition modes. ○ Access most options using AU parameters or MIDI CC control.

About

HoRNetADDA

This app emulates the sound of vintage analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters. It offers bitcrushing, resampling, and analog stage modeling to add warmth and grit to your audio productions. Features include adjustable filters and oversampling for high-quality processing.

Highlights
  • Vintage ADC/DAC emulation
  • Adjustable bit depth reduction
  • Multiple resampling algorithms
  • Modeled analog input/output stages
  • Pre-emphasis and de-emphasis filters
  • High-quality oversampling
Features
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HoRNet ADDA – Experience the Soul of Vintage Digital Sound Immerse yourself in the unique character of early digital gear with HoRNet ADDA, the advanced bitcrusher plugin designed to replicate the vintage sound of analog-to-digital (ADC) and digital-to-analog (DAC) converters. HoRNet ADDA brings the gritty, lo-fi charm and warmth of late ’80s and early ’90s digital sound straight into your DAW. Bitcrusher Magic HoRNet ADDA comes with dedicated bitcrusher modules for both the ADC and DAC stages, allowing you to precisely reduce bit depth from clear 24-bit audio all the way down to crunchy 4-bit textures. With multiple selectable resampling algorithms and frequencies, ADDA offers unmatched flexibility to add digital grit, lo-fi vibes, and vintage authenticity to your productions. Warmth & Texture Beyond its powerful bitcrushing features, HoRNet ADDA also includes meticulously modeled analog input and output stages. These emulations bring genuine warmth, harmonic richness, and even adjustable analog hiss to enhance your bitcrushed sounds. The intuitive pre-emphasis and de-emphasis filters allow you to shape your audio with surgical precision, both before and after the bitcrushing process. High-Quality Processing HoRNet ADDA also offers up to 4x oversampling, ensuring the highest quality processing no matter your sample rate. The “auto” option guarantees sufficient bandwidth for high-quality processing, regardless of your DAW’s settings. Optimized Performance We’ve optimized the algorithm for efficiency, meaning ADDA is lightweight on your CPU, letting you build a virtual multi-output vintage sampler with ease—without taking a significant hit on performance. The interface is available in both light and dark modes, adjusting to your system preferences for a seamless experience that integrates with your environment.

Screenshots

QuadroSphere4 screens
HoRNetADDA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HoRNetADDA at Free against QuadroSphere's $14.99. QuadroSphere's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On rating, review sentiment, ads 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

HoRNetADDA is free to download; QuadroSphere costs $14.99 up front. HoRNetADDA sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. QuadroSphere asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for QuadroSphere against 5.0 for HoRNetADDA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QuadroSphere has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QuadroSphere versus HoRNetADDA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuadroSphereHoRNetADDA
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (10 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB3 MB
Age rating4++4
Developer4Pockets.comHoRNet SRL

Customer experience

QuadroSphere

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HoRNetADDA

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

QuadroSphere

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HoRNetADDA

One-time1
  • Full version$7.99

Questions

Is QuadroSphere free?
QuadroSphere costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HoRNetADDA free?
HoRNetADDA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QuadroSphere or HoRNetADDA?
QuadroSphere and HoRNetADDA are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 10 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do QuadroSphere or HoRNetADDA have ads?
Neither QuadroSphere nor HoRNetADDA shows ads.

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