# Grainsmith Field vs AE975

The clearest difference is price: Grainsmith Field at $11.99 against AE975's $19.99. Grainsmith Field also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). AE975's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Grainsmith Field costs $11.99 and AE975 $19.99 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 Grainsmith Field against 5.0 for AE975. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grainsmith Field has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grainsmith Field | AE975 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$11.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainsmith-field/id6760624826/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ae975/id6778279880/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 81 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plastic Factory LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017920807) | [Christian Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511795684) |

## What reviewers say

### Grainsmith Field

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainsmith-field/id6760624826)

Transform any sound into unique sonic textures using a powerful granular synthesizer. Manipulate audio with multiple playheads, record live input, and play it like an instrument via MIDI. Optimized for mobile, it offers extensive control and export options.

**Highlights:** Granular synthesis engine, Multiple independent playheads, Live audio recording and manipulation, MIDI instrument mode, AUv3 music effect, Performance recording with Live Activity, Built-in reverb and filter

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### AE975

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ae975/id6778279880)

Enhance audio tracks with presence, articulation, and density using a parallel processing path. This AUv3 audio effect offers subtle polish and detailed control for mixing and mastering.

**Highlights:** Parallel processing with sidechain, Sound-shaping controls (Focus, Enhance, Texture, Saturation, Density), AUv3 compatibility for DAWs, Standalone companion host app, 92 categorized factory presets, iCloud preset sync, MIDI Learn for controller mapping

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grainsmith Field free?

Grainsmith Field costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AE975 free?

AE975 costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grainsmith Field or AE975?

Grainsmith Field and AE975 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Grainsmith Field or AE975 have ads?

Neither Grainsmith Field nor AE975 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.*