# Braindance vs Sightlines

Braindance and Sightlines both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Sightlines's written reviews are positive against 83% of Braindance's. Sightlines also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Braindance's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Braindance costs $4.99 and Sightlines $7.99 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 Braindance against 5.0 for Sightlines. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Braindance's written reviews are positive against 100% of Sightlines's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Braindance | Sightlines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braindance-glitch-effects/id6786817928/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sightlines-harmonic-filter/id6801937031/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #199 | **#193** |
| Size | 53 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fourtrack.fm LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883350705) | [Aqeel Aadam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724235864) |

## What reviewers say

### Braindance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/braindance-glitch-effects/id6786817928)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app allows real-time audio manipulation with buffer-glitch effects. Create complex rhythmic patterns, apply various audio transformations, and perform live with intuitive controls. It can be used as a standalone application or as an Audio Unit within other hosts.

**Highlights:** Real-time buffer-glitch audio manipulation, Step sequencer with Euclidean patterns, Multiple audio effects (bitcrush, flanger, delay, reverb), Master filter with various modes, Live performance controls (XY pad, macros), AUv3 and MIDI support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sightlines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sightlines-harmonic-filter/id6801937031)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Shape sounds with a playable harmonic filter. Add motion, stereo spread, and unique textures to noise, samples, or synths. Tune it like a resonator or control it with MIDI for endless sonic possibilities.

**Highlights:** Harmonic filter bank, MIDI control, Sample loading, Noise and synth sound sources, Modulation capabilities, Built-in chorus, delay, and reverb

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Braindance free?

Braindance costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sightlines free?

Sightlines costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Braindance or Sightlines?

Braindance and Sightlines are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Braindance or Sightlines have ads?

Neither Braindance nor Sightlines shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Braindance or Sightlines?

Braindance ships an update weekly, and Sightlines weekly. Most recently, Braindance was updated on October 7, 2026 and Sightlines on October 17, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Braindance or Sightlines?

Braindance currently peaks at #199 in the App Store charts, and Sightlines at #193. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*