# Anima Synthesizer vs ClockTear

The clearest difference is price: ClockTear at $2.99 against Anima Synthesizer's $7.99. ClockTear also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Anima Synthesizer costs $7.99 and ClockTear $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 Anima Synthesizer against 5.0 for ClockTear. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anima Synthesizer | ClockTear |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anima-synthesizer/id6780281462/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocktear/id6786347990/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Victorien Genna](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775279378) | [Jeremy Phillips](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777857703) |

## What reviewers say

### Anima Synthesizer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anima-synthesizer/id6780281462)

This app is a physical modeling instrument that simulates how sound is produced in the real world. It offers intuitive controls for shaping sound through energy, object resonance, and room acoustics. It supports MPE controllers and offers a unique microtonal playing experience.

**Highlights:** Physical modeling sound engine, Intuitive ENERGY, OBJECT, ROOM controls, Modal resonator for object shaping, Morphable room acoustics simulation, MPE support with zero setup, Standalone and AUv3 instrument, Ribbon and piano keyboard options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ClockTear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clocktear/id6786347990)

This audio processor simulates digital signal degradation through various clock failure modes. It offers granular control over timing instability, dropouts, and signal fracturing for unique sound design.

**Highlights:** Clock-based sample hold and timing damage, Four clock failure modes: Slip, Stutter, Tear, Collapse, Drift and jitter-driven clock wobble, Dropouts, stutters, folding, and digital interruption, Adjustable tone shaping and saturation

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anima Synthesizer free?

Anima Synthesizer costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ClockTear free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Anima Synthesizer or ClockTear?

Anima Synthesizer and ClockTear are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Anima Synthesizer or ClockTear have ads?

Neither Anima Synthesizer nor ClockTear 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.*