# 8 vs Evil Otto

The clearest difference is rating: 8 at 5.0 against Evil Otto's 4.5. 8 also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). Evil Otto's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

8 costs $1.99 and Evil Otto $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

8 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of 8's written reviews are positive against 50% of Evil Otto's.

## The numbers

| Metric | 8 | Evil Otto |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-bit-music-master/id6759585707/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evil-otto/id6760843522/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [宁 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879657969) | [Audio Damage, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248448317) |

## What reviewers say

### 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8-bit-music-master/id6759585707)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create fast 8-bit and electronic music with this step sequencer. Program drums and melodies, arrange song structures with custom playback flows, and export your audio. Use it as an AUv3 instrument in compatible hosts.

**Highlights:** Step sequencer for drums and melodies, Customizable playback flows for song structure, AUv3 instrument extension, Save and export audio, One-tap randomization for idea sketching

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Evil Otto

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evil-otto/id6760843522)

This audio effect applies simultaneous upward and downward compression across three frequency bands for detailed sound. It offers precise control over audio dynamics and includes features like sidechain input and real-time metering.

**Highlights:** Three-band OTT compression, Precise control parameters, Sidechain input for rhythmic effects, Real-time metering per band, Factory and user presets, Cross-platform preset compatibility

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 8 free?

8 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Evil Otto free?

Evil Otto costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 8 or Evil Otto?

8 is rated higher. 8 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Evil Otto averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do 8 or Evil Otto have ads?

Neither 8 nor Evil Otto shows ads.

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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.*