Comparison

Phase Chimes vs Kanteletar

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

Head to head
About

Phase Chimes

Create intricate musical compositions by linking gears to generate complex rhythms and melodies. Explore generative music ideas standalone or as a MIDI plugin within other music production apps.

Highlights
  • Generative rhythm and melody composition
  • AUv3 MIDI plugin support
  • Standalone app functionality
  • Adjustable gear parameters (size, angle, velocity)
  • Composition snapshots and transitions
  • On-the-fly performance capabilities
  • Internal sound library
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MAKE MUSICAL MACHINES! Link gears together to compose surprisingly complex rhythms and melodies. Runs as an AUv3 MIDI plugin in host apps like AUM and Logic Pro (for iPad), or as a standalone app so you can explore musical ideas on your iPhone or iPad whenever inspiration strikes! THE CONCEPT - Differently-sized gears define gear ratios, which produce polyrhythms. - The connection angle between gears determines note pitch. Use these simple principles to create generative compositions with a visually elegant user interface. Compose patterns that evolve over time, or perform live by changing and arranging gears on-the-fly. FEATURES - Set each gear's size, offset, velocity, duration, and MIDI channel. - Store multiple snapshots of your composition and smoothly transition between them. - Reposition groups of gears to transpose and re-harmonize multiple notes at the same time. - Almost any aspect of a composition can be randomized. - Control external software or hardware instruments when in standalone MIDI mode or as an AUv3 plugin. - Synchronizes with your DAW's timeline to play in time with other tracks. - Get started quickly with an onscreen tutorial and a bunch of factory presets. SOUNDS Select from internal sounds such as a sampled grand piano, a Wurlitzer, and a vintage synthesizer. Whether you want to create a live audio-visual performance, add a polyrhythmic layer to your project, or compose an ambient, meditative atmosphere, Phase Chimes will surprise you with something new every time you engage with it.

About

Kanteletar

Features
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Kantele in your pocket. With the Kantele app you can play the traditional Finnish string instrument. The app also includes pre-played songs that help you learn to play simple songs. The Kantele app is easy to use, fun and ready to play right away.

Screenshots

Phase Chimes4 screens
Kanteletar3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kanteletar at Free against Phase Chimes's $9.99. Kanteletar also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Kanteletar is free to download; Phase Chimes costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phase Chimes ships an update every 2 weeks, Kanteletar every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Phase Chimes versus Kanteletar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhase ChimesKanteletar
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenneth MurphyJuha Hinkula

In-app purchases

None

Phase Chimes

No in-app purchases

None

Kanteletar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phase Chimes free?
Phase Chimes costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kanteletar free?
Kanteletar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phase Chimes or Kanteletar have ads?
Neither Phase Chimes nor Kanteletar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phase Chimes or Kanteletar?
Phase Chimes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Kanteletar every 3 days. Most recently, Phase Chimes was updated on November 5, 2026 and Kanteletar on October 25, 2026.

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