# Etherpad vs Resonance Orb

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Etherpad at 20 against Resonance Orb's 2. Etherpad also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Etherpad against 5.0 for Resonance Orb. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Etherpad has 20 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Etherpad | Resonance Orb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etherpad/id6772439909/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resonance-orb/id6800087078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dinesh Yadav](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772439911) | [DERRICK LAWWAH CHANSEW](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890242669) |

## What reviewers say

### Etherpad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/etherpad/id6772439909)

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.

**Highlights:** Multi-touch synthesis, Multiple sound presets, Visual particle effects, Effect overlays, Scale selection, Landscape & portrait modes, Low-latency audio

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Resonance Orb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resonance-orb/id6800087078)

Explore harmonic soundscapes with a visual instrument. Tap to play tones from generative chord progressions, with each semitone mapped to a unique color. Switch between various instrument textures for a calming and immersive listening experience.

**Highlights:** Ambient audiovisual instrument, Generative chord movement, Expressive touch interaction, Real-time visuals, Multiple instrument textures (piano, pad, marimba, Rhodes, vibraphone), Harmonic exploration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Etherpad free?

Etherpad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Resonance Orb free?

Resonance Orb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Etherpad or Resonance Orb?

Resonance Orb is rated higher. Etherpad averages 4.9 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Resonance Orb averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Etherpad or Resonance Orb have ads?

Neither Etherpad nor Resonance Orb 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.*