ChaosArp 2 vs GORILLA SYNTH
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChaosArp 2
This music production tool generates complex and dynamic MIDI patterns by modulating pitch, rhythm, velocity, and duration. It offers a versatile arpeggiator and sequencer with chaotic modulation for evolving musical ideas.
- Chaotic MIDI arpeggiator
- Variable step sequencer
- Pitch and rhythm modulation
- Randomizable velocity and duration
- Pitch/scale quantization
- XY performance pad
- MIDI learn and export
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ChaosArp 2 is a chaotic MIDI arpeggiator/stepper plugin, capable of transforming your musical ideas into intricate, dynamic patterns with a unique twist. Using the same chaotic tricks as LoAdKer, ChaosArp 2 can modulate parameters such as pitch, rhythm, velocity, and duration, thus creating evolving, complex but high musical patterns that breathe new life into your music. Elevate your music production today with ChaosArp 2! Features - Fully-featured MIDI arpeggiator with variable rate, multiple arpeggio patterns including chords, latch, and a span of up to 4 octaves - A variable 1 to 16-step sequencer with forward/backward/ping-pong play modes, pattern presets and more - Chaotic pitch and rhythm modulators - Advanced editing of the rhythm modulator slots so you can create your own chaotic patterns - Randomizable velocity and duration - Pitch/scale quantization so that you will never play the wrong note again - XY performance pad for real-time expressive control - MIDI learn - MIDI record and export
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
ChaosArp 2 and GORILLA SYNTH both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of GORILLA SYNTH's written reviews are positive against 67% of ChaosArp 2's. GORILLA SYNTH also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 3) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). ChaosArp 2's advantage is chart position (#185 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
ChaosArp 2 costs $5.99 and GORILLA SYNTH $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 ChaosArp 2 against 4.9 for GORILLA SYNTH. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GORILLA SYNTH has 22 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of ChaosArp 2's written reviews are positive against 88% of GORILLA SYNTH's.
ChaosArp 2 ships an update fortnightly, GORILLA SYNTH every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChaosArp 2 | GORILLA SYNTH |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.9 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #185 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Achillefs Sourlas | Steffen Mølgaard Larsen |
Customer experience
ChaosArp 2
GORILLA SYNTH
In-app purchases
ChaosArp 2
No in-app purchases
GORILLA SYNTH
No in-app purchases
Questions
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