# Grainsmith Field vs BitDecay

The clearest difference is price: BitDecay at $2.99 against Grainsmith Field's $11.99. BitDecay also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Grainsmith Field's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Grainsmith Field costs $11.99 and BitDecay $2.99 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 BitDecay. 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. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grainsmith Field | BitDecay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $11.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grainsmith-field/id6760624826/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitdecay/id6784347881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 81 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plastic Factory LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017920807) | [Jeremy Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777857703) |

## 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


### BitDecay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitdecay/id6784347881)

This creative audio effect simulates the character of aging hardware, unstable digital systems, and worn media. It introduces dynamic instability and evolving imperfections to transform pristine audio into lo-fi textures, degraded samplers, or entirely new sound design landscapes.

**Highlights:** Creative digital degradation processor, Bit crushing and sample rate reduction, Dynamic instability and clock imperfections, Musical tone shaping, Progressive signal erosion controls, AUv3 support, Single-page interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grainsmith Field free?

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

### Is BitDecay free?

BitDecay costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

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

### Do Grainsmith Field or BitDecay have ads?

Neither Grainsmith Field nor BitDecay 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.*