Cymatica vs GORILLA SYNTH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Interactive sand pattern simulation
- Sound wave visualization
- Haptic feedback
- Real-time frequency calculations
- Adjustable pattern complexity
- Pattern saving
- Dark mode
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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/
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.
- Dual oscillators with sub and noise
- Classic ladder filter
- Dual ADSR envelopes
- Duophonic mode with glide
- LFO modulation
- Touch-optimized controls
- AUv3 instrument support
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Cymatica ships an update every 6 weeks, GORILLA SYNTH every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Cymatica | GORILLA SYNTH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (27 ratings) | 4.9 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 15.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shridhar Gupta | Steffen Mølgaard Larsen |
Customer experience
Cymatica
GORILLA SYNTH
In-app purchases
Cymatica
- Cymatica Pro$3.991 Month
- Cymatica Pro$19.991 Year
- Unlock Sounds$4.99
- Cymatica Pro Lifetime$24.99
GORILLA SYNTH
No in-app purchases
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