Comparison

8 vs EverSince

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

Head to head
About

8

Create authentic chiptune music with a pocket synthesizer. Features NES-style synthesis, an intuitive grid sequencer, and offline WAV export. Perfect for game developers, musicians, and retro enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Authentic NES-style synthesis
  • Dual audio engines (Retro/Modern)
  • Intuitive grid sequencer
  • Offline .WAV export
  • Multiple waveforms
  • Save and load patterns
Features
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Unleash your inner retro composer with **8-Bit Music Maker**, the ultimate pocket synthesizer for creating genuine chiptune music! Whether you're a professional game developer looking for retro sound effects, a musician exploring vintage waveforms, or just someone who loves the nostalgic sounds of classic 8-bit consoles, this app provides all the tools you need to create amazing tracks right on your device. **AUTHENTIC NES-STYLE SYNTHESIS** Toggle our custom "Retro" audio engine to hear your music exactly as it would sound on classic 1980s hardware! We’ve painstakingly recreated authentic 32-step staircase triangles, meticulously quantified pulse waves (12.5%, 25%, 50%), and genuine LFSR noise sequences. Want a smoother sound? Just switch back to the "Modern" engine for pure mathematical synthesis. **INTUITIVE GRID SEQUENCER** Building melodies has never been easier. Tap out notes on an intuitive visual grid sequencer. Compose intricate multi-instrument patterns, adjust tempo on the fly, and string everything together into a masterpiece. **OFFLINE .WAV EXPORT** Finished with your track? Hit the Record button to seamlessly render your exact loops to a studio-quality 16-bit .WAV file in seconds! You can instantly play back your exports from the built-in menu, or share them to use in your own game engines, videos, or music productions. **FEATURES:** - Multiple Waveforms: Square, Triangle, and Noise generators - Dual Audio Engines: Authentic Retro (Hardware Accurate) and Smooth Modern - Intuitive Touch-Grid Sequencer - Offline rendering to genuine .WAV files - Save and load your grid patterns instantly - Expandable sequences (add as many columns as you need!) - Pre-loaded retro samples to inspire you (Mario, Mega Man, Tetris, Zelda, and more!) - Beautiful dark-mode neon interface inspired by classic arcade cabinets Dive into the nostalgic world of 8-bit music. Download **8-Bit Music Maker** today and start creating the soundtrack to your own retro adventure!

About

EverSince

This app helps you track important dates and daily routines. It allows you to count days since or until specific moments and maintain daily streaks for habits. Data is stored locally with optional iCloud sync, and no account is required.

Highlights
  • Track days since and days until moments
  • Create daily streaks with check-ins
  • Organize by custom categories
  • Local-first storage with iCloud sync
  • No account required
  • Light, dark, and system appearance modes
Features
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EverSince helps you keep track of the dates that matter: the day something started, the day something changed, or the day something is coming. Create moments for milestones, trips, resets, shows, anniversaries, personal changes, or anything else you want to remember. EverSince shows a clear day count so you can see how long it has been, or how much time is left. You can also keep daily streaks for routines you care about. Check in each day, set an optional reminder, and restart when you need to. EverSince is built to feel personal, quiet, and practical. There is no EverSince account to create. Your data is saved locally first, and iCloud sync can keep it available across your Apple devices when iCloud is available. Features: - Track days since and days until moments - Create daily streaks with check-ins - Optional daily streak reminders - Organize moments and streaks by category - Create and edit custom categories with your own name, icon, and color - Move or remove moments and streaks when removing a custom category - Light, dark, and system appearance modes - Local-first storage with iCloud sync support - No EverSince account required Current limits: - Up to 100 moments - Up to 100 streaks - Up to 15 custom categories - Up to 1 MB of estimated sync data EverSince is for everyday personal tracking, not pressure. Use it for what you want to remember, continue, restart, or look forward to.

Screenshots

83 screens
EverSince4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EverSince at every 9 days against 8's every 4 weeks. 8's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for 8 against 4.0 for EverSince. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

8 ships an update every 4 weeks, EverSince every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
8 versus EverSince: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter8EverSince
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (9 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLe HungAjit Chakrapani

Customer experience

8

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%

EverSince

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

In-app purchases

None

8

No in-app purchases

None

EverSince

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 8 free?
8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EverSince free?
EverSince is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 8 or EverSince?
8 and EverSince are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do 8 or EverSince have ads?
Neither 8 nor EverSince shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 8 or EverSince?
8 ships an update every 4 weeks, and EverSince every 9 days. Most recently, 8 was updated on October 31, 2026 and EverSince on October 31, 2026.

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