Comparison

SonicDNACollector vs Splitonic

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

Head to head
About

SonicDNACollector

Transform your iPhone and USB audio interface into a professional measurement station. Capture impulse responses and create training datasets for digital amp modeling. Analyze audio gear with precision tools and export in multiple formats.

Highlights
  • Impulse Response (IR) capture
  • NAM training data creation
  • Frequency response analysis
  • Real-time FFT spectrum analysis
  • 96kHz/24bit audio recording
  • Multiple export formats
Features
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Capture the DNA of your analog gear. SonicDNA Collector turns your iPhone and USB audio interface into a professional measurement station for digital modeling. ■ IR Capture — Impulse Response Recording Record studio-quality impulse responses from any analog gear: • Automated ESS (Exponential Sine Sweep) measurement • Farina deconvolution for accurate IR extraction • Export to 7 formats: Universal, Helix, Axe-FX, Quad Cortex, NAM, ToneX, Kemper • Quality scoring with SNR, T60, spectral analysis • 96kHz/24bit capture, 48kHz WAV export ■ NAM Capture — Neural Amp Modeler Training Data Create training datasets for Neural Amp Modeler: • Capture input/output signal pairs through your amp or pedal • Automated frame synchronization and resampling • Export matched WAV pairs (48kHz/16bit) ready for NAM training • Build your own amp/pedal models from real hardware ■ Precision Measurements • Log Sine Sweep: Frequency response analysis (20Hz–20kHz) • Gain Staircase: THD vs. gain characterization at multiple drive levels • Real-time FFT spectrum and VU metering • Session management with JSON metadata ■ Professional Audio Engine • 96kHz/24bit recording via USB audio interface • Real-time spectrum analysis with vDSP-optimized FFT • THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) measurement • Impulse response visualization ■ Library & Export • All captures automatically saved to Library • Share via AirDrop, Files, or any compatible app • Organized by session with full metadata ■ Who Is This For? • Guitarists & producers creating amp/cab IR collections • Developers building NAM or profiling models • Audio engineers archiving vintage equipment characteristics • Anyone who wants to digitally preserve analog tone ■ Requirements • iOS 17.0 or later • USB audio interface (e.g., ZOOM AMS-22, Focusrite, etc.) • Analog equipment to capture ■ Notes • This app can output 0dBFS test signals — please manage speaker/headphone volume carefully • Microphone permission is required for recording via audio interface • No internet connection required — fully offline operation

About

Splitonic

This audio unit plugin for iOS and macOS splits sound into harmonic and percussive components using spectral decomposition. It's ideal for remixing when stems aren't available, offering real-time processing and adjustable filters.

Highlights
  • AUv3 Plugin for iOS & macOS
  • Spectrogram decomposition
  • Real-time processing
  • Adjustable median filter sizes
  • Configurable separation threshold
  • Three-way separation
  • Preset system
Features
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Splitonic is an AUv3 audio unit for iOS and macOS. It is a filter based on the Fourier spectrum of the input signal and can be used to split the sound in a harmonic and a percussive component. Ideal for remixing when no separate stems are available. Features: - AUv3 Plugin for iOS & macOS. - Spectrogram decomposition: Splits an audio signal into controllable pitched and transient energy layers. - Real time processing: Low-latency controllable by the user. - Kernel dimensions: Adjustable horizontal (time) and vertical (frequency) median filter sizes. - Separation threshold: Configurable threshold to trade off separation isolation against musical artifacts. - Three-Way Separation: Isolates an additional "residual" or noise component to capture background hiss, vocals, or applause. - Preset system: with factory and user presets, plus import/export. - Demo mode available: purchase to unlock full version. - Optimized layout: for portrait and landscape orientations.

Screenshots

SonicDNACollector4 screens
Splitonic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SonicDNACollector at none against Splitonic's 1. Splitonic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Splitonic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SonicDNACollector asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SonicDNACollector against 5.0 for Splitonic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SonicDNACollector ships an update every 5 weeks, Splitonic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
SonicDNACollector versus Splitonic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSonicDNACollectorSplitonic
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB10 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperHakaru HiroseJan Maes

Customer experience

SonicDNACollector

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Splitonic

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SonicDNACollector

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Splitonic

One-time1
  • Splitonic Activation$4.99

Questions

Is SonicDNACollector free?
SonicDNACollector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Splitonic free?
Splitonic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SonicDNACollector or Splitonic?
SonicDNACollector and Splitonic are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do SonicDNACollector or Splitonic have ads?
Neither SonicDNACollector nor Splitonic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SonicDNACollector or Splitonic?
SonicDNACollector ships an update every 5 weeks, and Splitonic every 2 weeks. Most recently, SonicDNACollector was updated on October 8, 2026 and Splitonic on October 11, 2026.

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