SuperSitter vs Tiny Instrument
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SuperSitter
Easily adjust the front-to-back placement of sounds in your audio with a single intuitive control. Transform flat recordings into professionally spaced soundscapes by moving audio elements forward for presence or backward for warmth. This tool offers professional results with a simple, touch-optimized interface.
- Adjust sound depth with a single control
- Move sounds forward for presence
- Push sounds back for warmth
- Visual depth orb feedback
- Intelligent audio analysis
- Touch-optimized for iOS
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SuperSitter: Sit Your Track Forward & Back Finally, mix depth as easy as panning left-to-right. SuperSitter succeeds where complex plugins fail by focusing on one thing: moving sounds forward or backward with a single intuitive control. No confusing multi-band interfaces, no preset diving, no guesswork - just grab the depth orb and place your sound exactly where it belongs. From up-front presence to warm distance, discover how one brilliantly simple control transforms flat recordings into professionally spaced soundscapes… for less than the price of a cup of coffee! Instantly Transform Your Mix Depth: * Move sounds forward to cut through the mix with clarity and punch * Push sounds back to create space and vintage warmth * Watch the depth orb grow larger as sounds move forward, smaller as they recede * Add professional front-to-back dimension without complex routing Made for Everyone: * Producers: Create front-to-back mix depth as easily as you would pan left-to-right * Beatmakers: Push leads forward, pull pads back - instant separation * Singer-Songwriters: Make vocals stand out without harsh processing * Podcasters: Bring your voice forward while pushing music beds back * Beginners: Fix that elusive flat mix with just one simple control * Experts: Quickly sketch out your depth mapping for any size project Professional Features, One-Control Simple: 1. Forward- Brings sounds closer to the listener, adding presence, clarity, and punch. Perfect for vocals, leads, and anything that needs to cut through. 2. Back - Moves sounds into the background, adding warmth, space, and that vintage "sitting back" quality. Ideal for creating separation. 3. Center - Complete transparency when you don't need processing. Your sound passes through untouched. 4. Intelligent Analysis - SuperSitter listens to your audio and automatically adjusts its processing. Bass stays punchy without mud, vocals get presence without harshness, and bright sounds sparkle without becoming shrill. 5. Visual Feedback - The depth orb dynamically changes size, giving you instant visual confirmation of your sound's position. Combined with the clear number readout, you always know exactly where you are. 6. Touch-Perfected - Designed specifically for iPad and iPhone with generous touch areas and floating value display that follow your finger, so it always works great even on the smallest screens. Technical Excellence: * AUv3 Plugin Format for all iOS/iPadOS DAWs that utilize them * Real-time intelligent content analysis * CPU efficient design means you can use SuperSitter on every track * Dynamic transient enhancement for forward movement * Spatial processing for natural depth * Automatic volume compensation * Zero-latency processing * Full parameter automation support Stop fighting with multiple plugins. Download SuperSitter now and hear the difference in seconds! SuperSitter's intelligent one-control design makes professional mix positioning accessible to everyone. Bonus Quick Start Guide - 1. Start at Center - Load SuperSitter on any track. The depth orb starts centered (neutral position). 2. Listen First - Play your track and ask: "Should this be upfront or in the background?" 3. Drag Forward - For vocals, leads, or anything that needs presence, drag the orb forward. Watch it grow and move closer as your sound moves forward in the mix. 4. Drag Back - For pads, rhythm guitars, or background elements, drag the orb back. See it shrink and move away as your sound moves back in the mix. 5. Fine-Tune - Use the readout for precise positioning. Try 15-25 for gentle presence, 30-50 for dramatic to extreme placement. Subtlety in multiple track positions is key! 6. A/B Compare - Hit bypass to instantly hear the difference. You'll be amazed how much depth one control can add!
Tiny Instrument
This app simplifies playing, recording, and exploring MIDI keyboards with real-time visual feedback. It allows users to record performances, import MIDI files, and customize instruments and playback settings.
- Plug & Play MIDI keyboard connection
- Real-time note visualization on staff
- Record and save MIDI performances
- Import and play MIDI files
- Customizable instruments with SF2 support
- Flexible playback and display settings
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Learn music by playing it. Tiny Instrument is a keyboard-first way to learn music theory, train your ear, and practice scales, chords, and songs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Instead of treating theory like a textbook, it turns learning into something hands-on: play notes on the keyboard, hear how they sound, build chords and scales, train your ear, and explore ideas as you go. Start with the basics of notes, rhythm, intervals, scales, and chords. Then grow into keys, harmony, progressions, modes, and composition. Tiny Instrument keeps the experience light and musical with guided lessons, playful warm-ups, open-ended exploration, ear training, and beginner-friendly practice tools. Why Tiny Instrument feels different: - Learn theory through the keyboard, not away from it - Reinforce concepts with ear training and practice in the same app - Explore musical ideas through playful exercises and warm-ups - Sketch chord progressions and first song ideas in Compose - Use Aria, an optional learning companion, on supported Apple Intelligence devices - Keep learning across iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Connect a MIDI keyboard for a more instrument-like experience Tiny Instrument includes: - Guided music theory lessons - Ear training levels - Play & Explore exercises - Practice for scales, chords, songs, and MIDI - Beginner-friendly composition tools - Focus sessions for intentional practice - Music Library concept browsing - Spotlight search and other Apple-platform integrations The app is free to download and includes a genuine free tier you can keep using: Intro lessons, Keyboard basics, the Scales chapter, starter ear training in every stage, the first Play & Explore group, core practice tools, and Aria on supported Apple Intelligence devices. When you want more, additional chapters and tools are unlocked with one-time purchases. That includes deeper theory chapters, expanded practice and ear training, extra Play & Explore groups, and the Composition path. No subscription required. Whether you are starting from your very first keypress or filling in theory gaps as a self-taught player, Tiny Instrument is designed to make learning music feel more playful, connected, and alive. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
SuperSitter and Tiny Instrument both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of SuperSitter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tiny Instrument's. SuperSitter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (12 vs 4). Tiny Instrument's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99). On rating, ads, monetization model 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
Tiny Instrument is free to download; SuperSitter costs $2.99 up front. Tiny Instrument sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SuperSitter asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SuperSitter against 5.0 for Tiny Instrument. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of SuperSitter's written reviews are positive against 0% of Tiny Instrument's.
| Parameter | SuperSitter | Tiny Instrument |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 307 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon Alexander | Codeloop |
Customer experience
SuperSitter
Tiny Instrument
In-app purchases
SuperSitter
No in-app purchases
Tiny Instrument
- Small Donation$0.99
- Keyboard Themes$1.99
- Core Theory$2.99
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- Chord Lab$2.99
- Medium Donation$2.99
- Composition Studio$4.99
- Advanced Theory$4.99
- Practice Studio$4.99
- Large Donation$4.99
- Full Library$14.99
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