Comparison

Cymatica vs GORILLA SYNTH

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

Head to head
About

Cymatica

Explore the universe's hidden mathematics by transforming sound into mesmerizing geometric sand patterns. This interactive physics simulation brings scientific principles to life with real-time calculations and haptic feedback.

Highlights
  • Interactive sand pattern simulation
  • Sound wave visualization
  • Haptic feedback
  • Real-time frequency calculations
  • Adjustable pattern complexity
  • Pattern saving
  • Dark mode
Features
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Transform sound into stunning visual art. Cymatica is an interactive physics simulation that brings Ernst Chladni's 18th-century discovery to life on your iPhone. Watch as invisible sound waves sculpt thousands of sand particles into mesmerizing geometric patterns, revealing the hidden mathematics that shapes our universe. CREATE & EXPLORE - Draw sand with one finger, erase with two - Adjust pattern complexity with the intuitive XY pad - Switch between square and circular plates - Control pattern modes from 1 to 16 - Up to 100,000 particles flowing in real-time - Shake your device to disturb the sand - Tap the plate to cycle display modes AUDIO MODES - Tone — singing bowl synthesis with frequency dial - Mic — patterns react to your voice or environment - Sounds — 9 procedural ambient instruments that never repeat - Music — play from Apple Music with live waveform visualization - Import — load your own audio or video files (advanced) TONE EFFECTS - Noise — adds grit and organic texture - Reverb — spacious, resonant depth - Decay — longer sustain and release - Detune — shimmering chorus effect GENERATIVE SOUNDSCAPES - Singing bowl, drone, pad, sub bass, piano, rain, shakuhachi, cello, flute - Evolving chord progressions that never repeat - Nordic ambient inspired soundscapes APPLE MUSIC - Search and browse your library - Play any song or playlist - Live waveform and particle visualization from speaker audio VIDEO RECORDING - Record and share videos of your patterns - Optimized for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube - Pro subscribers record without watermark FEEL THE SOUND - Synchronized haptic feedback matching visual patterns - Real-time frequency display - 6 color themes with glow effects ADVANCED MODE - Glow — soft bloom on particles - Streak — motion trails behind particles - Stereo 3D — cross-eye stereoscopic view - Open and closed plate boundaries Whether you're a physicist, musician, meditator, or simply someone who appreciates the elegant patterns underlying reality, Cymatica offers a journey into the profound connection between sound and form. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GORILLA SYNTH

This app offers a punchy, analog-style subtractive synthesizer for iOS, designed for fast sound design and expressive musical performance. It provides studio-quality sound with a clean interface, ideal for sketching ideas, producing tracks, or live playing.

Highlights
  • Dual oscillators with sub and noise
  • Classic ladder filter
  • Dual ADSR envelopes
  • Duophonic mode with glide
  • LFO modulation
  • Touch-optimized controls
  • AUv3 instrument support
Features
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GORILLA - Analog-Style Subtractive Synth GORILLA is a focused, punchy analog-style subtractive synthesizer designed for fast sound design and expressive play on iOS. Built for musicians, producers, and sound designers, Gorilla delivers studio-quality sound in a clean, performance-ready interface — whether you’re sketching ideas, producing tracks, or playing live. Key Features: - Dual oscillators with sub and noise - Classic ladder filter - Dual ADSR envelopes (Filter + Amp) - Duophonic mode with glide - LFO for pitch, filter, and PWM modulation - Touch-optimized performance controls - Built-in spectrum / EQ visualizer - AUv3 instrument support - CoreMIDI & Bluetooth MIDI - Designed for iPhone and iPad Gorilla is intentionally focused — no clutter, no distractions. Just fast access to powerful sound shaping and expressive control. Designed for mobility. Built for creation.

Screenshots

Cymatica4 screens
GORILLA SYNTH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cymatica at Free against GORILLA SYNTH's $4.99. GORILLA SYNTH's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (88% vs 77%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Cymatica is free to download; GORILLA SYNTH costs $4.99 up front. Cymatica sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. GORILLA SYNTH asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GORILLA SYNTH holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 22 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Cymatica's written reviews are positive against 88% of GORILLA SYNTH's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cymatica ships an update every 6 weeks, GORILLA SYNTH every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Cymatica versus GORILLA SYNTH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCymaticaGORILLA SYNTH
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.7 (27 ratings)4.9 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better22
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.515.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShridhar GuptaSteffen Mølgaard Larsen

Customer experience

Cymatica

All ratings27 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral15.4%
Negative7.7%

GORILLA SYNTH

All ratings21 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Cymatica

Subscriptions2
  • Cymatica Pro$3.991 Month
  • Cymatica Pro$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock Sounds$4.99
  • Cymatica Pro Lifetime$24.99
None

GORILLA SYNTH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cymatica free?
Cymatica is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GORILLA SYNTH free?
GORILLA SYNTH costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cymatica or GORILLA SYNTH?
GORILLA SYNTH is rated higher. Cymatica averages 4.7 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while GORILLA SYNTH averages 4.9 from 22 ratings.
Do Cymatica or GORILLA SYNTH have ads?
Neither Cymatica nor GORILLA SYNTH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cymatica or GORILLA SYNTH?
Cymatica ships an update every 6 weeks, and GORILLA SYNTH every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cymatica was updated on October 24, 2026 and GORILLA SYNTH on October 24, 2026.

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