# AU Studio vs Split Chaos by folina

The clearest difference is rating: Split Chaos by folina at 5.0 against AU Studio's 4.5. Split Chaos by folina also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). AU Studio's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

AU Studio costs $9.99 and Split Chaos by folina $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Split Chaos by folina holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AU Studio | Split Chaos by folina |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/au-studio/id6763809742/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-chaos-by-folina/id6788220918/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 7 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Thompson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511795684) | [Jeremy Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777857703) |

## What reviewers say

### AU Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/au-studio/id6763809742)

This app acts as a dedicated host for Audio Unit extensions, allowing musicians and developers to inspect, audition, and test installed audio plugins. It provides detailed information about each unit's capabilities and behavior without requiring a full digital audio workstation.

**Highlights:** Scan and catalog installed Audio Units, Filter plugins by developer, type, and status, Load AUv3 interfaces or use detailed inspector, Inspect registry identity, MIDI support, and parameters, Route CoreMIDI sources and audition audio effects, Monitor runtime CPU and memory usage, Built-in manual for guidance

**In-app purchases:** none


### Split Chaos by folina

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/split-chaos-by-folina/id6788220918)

This app creates two distinct audio paths from your sound, allowing them to evolve independently through timing, pitch, and tone differences before merging. It offers controlled disagreement for unique sonic textures, width, and depth, transforming ordinary sounds into dynamic performances.

**Highlights:** Dual-path audio processing, Organic evolving motion, Timing, pitch, and tonal disagreement, Wide stereo textures, Intuitive six-control interface, AUv3 support for iOS and Mac

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AU Studio free?

AU Studio costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Split Chaos by folina free?

Split Chaos by folina costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AU Studio or Split Chaos by folina?

Split Chaos by folina is rated higher. AU Studio averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Split Chaos by folina averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do AU Studio or Split Chaos by folina have ads?

Neither AU Studio nor Split Chaos by folina 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.*