Comparison

Depmin vs iRetroMuse

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

Head to head
About

Depmin

This app is a unique synthesizer that emulates a theremin, using your device's front-facing camera to control pitch. Interact by touching the screen to adjust volume and effects, creating music in an intuitive way.

Highlights
  • Theremin-style sound generation
  • TrueDepth sensor for pitch control
  • Touch-based volume and effects adjustment
  • Synthesizer instrument
  • Unique musical interface
Features
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Depmin is a synthesizer app that pays homage to the theremin, using the TrueDepth sensor to play. It converts the distance to the nearest object into pitch and produces sound by touching the display. Volume and effects can be adjusted based on the touch coordinates. Please note that this app cannot be used on some devices that do not have Face ID.

About

iRetroMuse

Features
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iRetroMuseは、80〜90年代のオーディオ機器をモチーフにした、レトロデザインのミュージックプレイヤーアプリです。 レコード、カセット、CD、ポータブルプレイヤーなど、懐かしい再生スタイルを切り替えながら、お気に入りの音楽を楽しめます。 温かみのあるアナログ風UIに加え、本格イコライザーやVUメーター演出を搭載。見た目だけでなく、音楽を“触って楽しむ”感覚まで再現しました。 【主な機能】 ・4種類のプレイヤーモード  RECORD / CASSETTE / CD / PORTABLE ・レトロ感あふれるアナログVUメーター ・プリセット対応7バンドイコライザー  Flat / Pop / Rock / Jazz / Classical / Bass Boost ・ボーカル調整やディープベース機能 ・シンプルで使いやすい音楽ライブラリ操作 ・ダークで高級感のあるオーディオUIデザイン 懐かしいオーディオ機器が好きな人も、レトロデザインが好きな人も、毎日の音楽時間をもっと特別に。 イヤホンをつけた瞬間、あの頃の気分がよみがえります。

Screenshots

Depmin3 screens
iRetroMuse1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Depmin at none against iRetroMuse's shown. Depmin also leads on iOS requirement (17 vs 26.5). iRetroMuse's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Depmin ships an update every 11 months, iRetroMuse monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Depmin versus iRetroMuse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDepminiRetroMuse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKokoro NemotoKouki Yoshimoto

In-app purchases

None

Depmin

No in-app purchases

None

iRetroMuse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Depmin free?
Depmin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iRetroMuse free?
iRetroMuse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Depmin or iRetroMuse have ads?
iRetroMuse shows ads; Depmin does not.
Which is updated more often, Depmin or iRetroMuse?
Depmin ships an update every 11 months, and iRetroMuse monthly. Most recently, Depmin was updated on October 30, 2026 and iRetroMuse on November 5, 2026.

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