# Phase Chimes vs Wind Chimes

The clearest difference is price: Wind Chimes at $4.99 against Phase Chimes's $9.99. Wind Chimes also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Phase Chimes's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Phase Chimes costs $9.99 and Wind Chimes $4.99 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 — 5.0 for Phase Chimes against 5.0 for Wind Chimes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phase Chimes has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Phase Chimes ships an update every 2 weeks, Wind Chimes every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phase Chimes | Wind Chimes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-chimes/id6751312171/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-chimes-generative-midi/id6797114959/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 33 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kenneth Murphy](https://appshunter.io/developer/672833118) | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) |

## What reviewers say

### Phase Chimes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-chimes/id6751312171)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wind Chimes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wind-chimes-generative-midi/id6797114959)

This app generates MIDI notes based on a physics simulation of colliding wind chimes. Customize chime properties, scales, and timing for unique generative music. It runs as an AUv3 MIDI generator in compatible hosts or standalone with a built-in sampler.

**Highlights:** Physics-based wind chime simulation, Generative MIDI note output, Customizable chime properties, AUv3 MIDI generator support, Standalone sampler included, Visual themes and timing options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phase Chimes free?

Phase Chimes costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wind Chimes free?

Wind Chimes costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Phase Chimes or Wind Chimes?

Phase Chimes and Wind Chimes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Phase Chimes or Wind Chimes have ads?

Neither Phase Chimes nor Wind Chimes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phase Chimes or Wind Chimes?

Phase Chimes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Wind Chimes every 3 days. Most recently, Phase Chimes was updated on October 24, 2026 and Wind Chimes on October 18, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*