Comparison

The Color Tree vs Liminal Generator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Color Tree

Features
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Take any set of notes that sit side by side on the circle of fifths. Collect every one of those sets, and they self-organize into a 12-row object - 67 sounds, arranged from simple to complex and from dark to bright. That's The Color Tree, discovered by Andrew Sheron in 2021. Many common scales and chords you already know appear here, along with many you might not recognize. Tap any sound to hear it and visualize it. Key Features: • Completely free - no ads, no account • Listen - customizable playback for every sound on the object • Scale visualizer - see the notes laid out on your instrument of choice • Fully offline - no connection required • Deep links to The Color Encyclopedia - jump to the full entry for any sound For composers, improvisers, music theorists, and anyone else with curious ears. The Color Tree maps the 12 special cases. The Color Encyclopedia contains the entire space - all 351 families of notes in twelve-tone music.

About

Liminal Generator

Features
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Make music for places that feel like a memory. Liminal Generator pairs generative ambient music with VHS-treated images of quiet, empty spaces. Start a new melody, add a little bass or a lo-fi beat, and shape the sound until the scene feels right. CREATE YOUR OWN ATMOSPHERE • Generate warm chord progressions and sparse melodies on your iPhone. • Add optional basslines and choose from 10 lo-fi drum loops. • Shape tone, space, tape age, chorus, and speed with tactile controls. • Swipe through 23 bundled liminal scenes with animated VHS effects. MAKE A TWO-MINUTE VIDEO Render your selected scene and music into a square video with VHS texture, a retro timestamp, and a Liminal Generator watermark. When drums are enabled, occasional drum breaks let the keys and bass breathe. Save or share using the iOS share sheet. FREE TO EXPLORE All creative features are free. No account, ads, or subscription. Optional one-time tips support development and do not unlock features. Music and visuals are generated and processed on your device. Keep the app open while rendering. In-app purchases and some sharing destinations require an internet connection. Support: hello@thegapco.com

Screenshots

The Color Tree4 screens
Liminal Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Color Tree at none against Liminal Generator's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Liminal Generator sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The Color Tree asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
The Color Tree versus Liminal Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Color TreeLiminal Generator
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB32 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperANDREW SHERONGAPCO

In-app purchases

None

The Color Tree

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Liminal Generator

One-time3
  • Small tip$1.99
  • Buy me a coffee$4.99
  • Keep the tapes rolling$9.99

Questions

Is The Color Tree free?
The Color Tree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Liminal Generator free?
Liminal Generator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Color Tree or Liminal Generator have ads?
Neither The Color Tree nor Liminal Generator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Color Tree or Liminal Generator?
The Color Tree ships an update every 2 days, and Liminal Generator every 2 days. Most recently, The Color Tree was updated on October 7, 2026 and Liminal Generator on October 14, 2026.

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