Cymatica vs Auto Scratch
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/
Auto Scratch
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autoscratchは、音声ファイルや録音した音をターンテーブルのように動かし、スクラッチパターンをグリッドで組み立てられるクリエイティブアプリです。 FWD、BABY、CHIRP、FLARE、ORBITなどのスクラッチ動作とクロスフェーダーを組み合わせ、プリセットやカスタム操作でリズムを作れます。CUE、テンポ、シーケンサーを使って、アイデアをすばやく試せます。 主な機能 ・音声ファイル、ミュージックライブラリ、マイク録音から素材を読み込み ・ターンテーブル風のスクラッチ操作 ・グリッド型シーケンサーでスクラッチパターンを作成 ・プリセット、CUE、カスタムスクラッチ、クロスフェーダー編集 ・動画を読み込み、音声スクラッチに合わせた映像を書き出し ・Bluetooth MIDI / ローカルネットワーク MIDI による同期 ・ステッカーやチャームなどのコレクション要素 スクラッチの練習、ビートメイクのアイデア出し、映像と音の実験に。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Auto Scratch at none against Cymatica's 4. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Cymatica sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Auto Scratch asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Cymatica | Auto Scratch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shridhar Gupta | keiji shibuta |
In-app purchases
Cymatica
- Cymatica Pro$3.991 Month
- Cymatica Pro$19.991 Year
- Unlock Sounds$4.99
- Cymatica Pro Lifetime$24.99
Auto Scratch
No in-app purchases
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