# spool. vs Dark Ambient

The clearest difference is ratings volume: spool. at 7 against Dark Ambient's 2. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. spool. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dark Ambient sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for spool. against 5.0 for Dark Ambient. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | spool. | Dark Ambient |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spool-tape-synth/id6785721308/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-ambient/id6787626338/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kristopher Yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785721310) | [Lucas Langlois](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780890867) |

## What reviewers say

### spool.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spool-tape-synth/id6785721308)

Create full songs on your phone with this pocket music studio. It offers a variety of sound engines, sampling capabilities, step sequencing, and a 4-track tape recorder for recording and mixing your music. Effects and MIDI controller support enhance the creative process.

**Highlights:** Multiple sound engines, Sampling and sequencing, 4-track tape recording, Extensive effects rack, MIDI controller support, Step sequencer

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spool Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


### Dark Ambient

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-ambient/id6787626338)

Experience an evolving, non-repeating soundscape designed for sleep, focus, or quiet contemplation. This application operates entirely on-device, requiring no account, ads, or internet connection.

**Highlights:** Never-ending soundscapes, Slowly evolving audio, Designed for sleep, Aids concentration, No account required, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timer Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is spool. free?

spool. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dark Ambient free?

Dark Ambient is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, spool. or Dark Ambient?

spool. and Dark Ambient are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do spool. or Dark Ambient have ads?

Neither spool. nor Dark Ambient 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.*