Etherpad vs Plectro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Etherpad
Create evolving soundscapes and ambient textures with an intuitive touch-based music synthesizer. Explore generative music without needing music theory, perfect for relaxation or creative expression.
- Multi-touch synthesis
- Multiple sound presets
- Visual particle effects
- Effect overlays
- Scale selection
- Landscape & portrait modes
- Low-latency audio
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Etherpad is an expressive touch-based music synthesis instrument for iPhone, iPad and your Mac. Sweep your fingers across the screen to create evolving soundscapes, ambient drones, and generative textures. (AUv3 support in Beta) Powered by the legendary Csound audio engine, Etherpad turns your device into a portable synthesizer that responds to every touch with rich, organic sound. No music theory required — just touch, listen, and explore. KEY FEATURES • Multi-touch synthesis — Each finger controls pitch and timbre independently • Distinct Soundscapes — Switch between evolving pad sounds and textures • Reactive Visuals — ripples, trails, rings, and column glow respond to every touch • 14 evolving sounds — from lush pads to Glass Choir, PWM Pad, and Morphwave • Advanced Scales & Tuning — Break out of standard keys and explore the Bohlen-Pierce scale, overtone series, pentatonics, and more • Jam Sessions — Load your own audio tracks directly into the app and play along with your creative flow • MIDI 2.0 — per-note expression and full MIDI support for connected controllers (Beta) • AUv3 plug-in — play Etherpad inside Logic Pro, GarageBand, AUM, and other hosts (Beta) • Ultra Low-latency audio — Built on Csound, the industry-standard audio engine PERFECT FOR • Ambient and drone musicians • Meditation and relaxation • Beginners exploring sound synthesis • Live performers and improvisers • Sound designers and experimental composers • Anyone curious about generative music Website: https://etherpad.app Touch the surface. Hear the universe.
Plectro
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Make every guitar practice session count. Plectro listens while you play and turns your practice into useful feedback. See notes and chords in real time, tune with clear guidance, check the cleanliness of single notes, and build a lasting practice habit with session history, streaks, and weekly stats. PLAY WITH LIVE FEEDBACK - Identify notes and chords as you play - See whether a note is in tune, sharp, or flat - View exact cent deviation at supported skill levels - Get a live 0-100 tone score for single-note playing - Follow your elapsed practice time without leaving the session TRACK YOUR PRACTICE - Save completed practice sessions automatically after you end them - Review session duration, detected notes, and average tone score - Follow your current practice streak - See total practice time, weekly minutes, and session count - Visualize your last seven days of practice MADE FOR YOUR LEVEL Choose Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced. Plectro adjusts the amount of detail shown and the chord vocabulary it recognizes, keeping the experience focused instead of overwhelming. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Audio analysis happens entirely on your iPhone. Your audio is never recorded, stored, or uploaded. Practice metrics stay locally on your device, and no account is required. Plectro is built for guitarists who already know what they want to practice and want a clearer view of their consistency, tuning, and tone. Tap Practice, start playing, and make your progress visible.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Etherpad at every 2 days against Plectro's every 2 weeks. Etherpad also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Etherpad ships an update every 2 days, Plectro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Etherpad | Plectro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dinesh Yadav | Enes Oz |
In-app purchases
Etherpad
No in-app purchases
Plectro
No in-app purchases








