ExoSphere vs B00GA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ExoSphere
Create immersive ambient and meditative soundscapes with five independent sound layers. Load your own samples or use the built-in library to craft unique, evolving atmospheres for relaxation or music production.
- Five independent sound layers
- Customizable sample loading
- Built-in sample library
- Preset management
- Advanced randomizer
- Standalone and AUv3 support
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ExoSphere is a creative tool for shaping continuous ambient and meditative compositions, based on five independent sound layers that merge into a seamless atmosphere. It provides an effortless way to create a foundation for ambient tracks or even a complete background piece with minimal adjustments. Designed with slow rhythmic structures in mind, it is especially suited for meditative music and calm soundscapes. At the heart of ExoSphere are five complementary sound elements, each contributing a distinct dimension to the evolving sonic environment: Core - Deep, evolving drones that anchor the listener with resonant low frequencies, creating a grounding presence in the body. Flow - A layer reminiscent of an instrument, voice, or choir that forms the harmonic foundation of the composition. Gentle shifts its color and pitch, creating a subtle drifting detune that feels fluid and alive. Grain - Layers of stretched environmental fragments - whispers of wind, water, and space - that envelop the listener in a textured, atmospheric sense of place. Shard – Fleeting melodic fragments that surface and dissolve unpredictably, like echoes of imagined songs, sparking shifting associations and evoking transient images. Glow - High, sparkling tones that flicker like light on water, bringing brightness, clarity, and a gentle radiance to the soundscape. Together, these layers interweave into a living, breathing composition that never feels static. The result is a continuously shifting atmosphere - equally suitable as a meditative backdrop, a creative foundation for ambient production, or a complete standalone piece. Each layer in ExoSphere is sample-based, giving the user complete freedom to define the sonic palette. You can load your own samples into any of the five layers, tailoring the sound to your personal style and creating highly individual, versatile compositions. For a quick start, ExoSphere also includes a built‑in library of curated samples, offering ready‑to‑use material that can instantly generate immersive atmospheres. ExoSphere offers an easy start with a minimal interface: choose a factory preset and quickly refresh it by replacing samples, adjusting presence and tone. You can create new variations with the advanced randomizer, while detailed panels provide full control for those who want deeper customization. ExoSphere 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). ExoSphere works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On MacOS, ExoSphere can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. ExoSphere has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application site. Quick start demo: https://youtu.be/1e2Ds24vXQQ You can find more information on ExoSphere and other creative audio apps at: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com
B00GA
Create experimental rhythms and tonal textures with this unique sound design tool. Inspired by vintage lab equipment, it generates clicks, pulses, and noise for grooves, drones, and radiophonic effects. Perfect for musicians and sound designers seeking unconventional sonic exploration.
- Experimental rhythm generation
- Tonal texture creation
- Vintage-flavored effects suite
- Sequencing clicks, pulses, and noise
- Drone and tonal structure creation
- Radiophonic sound design
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B00GA is a studio and live instrument designed by Hainbach to create experimental rhythms and tonal textures. Inspired by a rare piece of lab equipment, the Hewlett-Packard Word Generator 8006A, it offers an excitingly different way to sequence clicks, pulses, and noise. Use it to create tight grooves, off-kilter beats, and forever shifting micro-sound patterns. Speed them up into rich drones and tonal structures. It comes with a suite of five vintage-flavored effects that allow for unique radiophonic effects. From brain-dance to the dance floor to advanced sound design, let’s B00GA!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ExoSphere at $14.99 against B00GA's $19.99. ExoSphere also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 82%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
ExoSphere costs $14.99 and B00GA $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ExoSphere against 4.7 for B00GA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of ExoSphere's written reviews are positive against 82% of B00GA's.
ExoSphere ships an update every 2 weeks, B00GA every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ExoSphere | B00GA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (22 ratings) | 4.7 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews — better | 81.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 257 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Igor Vasiliev | AudioThing Ltd. |
Customer experience
ExoSphere
B00GA
In-app purchases
ExoSphere
No in-app purchases
B00GA
No in-app purchases








