# RUN4 vs PLICATA

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLICATA at none against RUN4's 1. PLICATA also leads on price ($7.99 vs $12.99). RUN4's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

RUN4 costs $12.99 and PLICATA $7.99 up front. RUN4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PLICATA asks for nothing beyond the download.

RUN4 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of RUN4's written reviews are positive against 67% of PLICATA's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RUN4 | PLICATA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$7.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run4-tape-and-texture-machine/id6789147144/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plicata/id6810792998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 197 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eugen Schott](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789147146) | [Alessandro Guardascione](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810215306) |

## What reviewers say

### RUN4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/run4-tape-and-texture-machine/id6789147144)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create music with a four-track tape and texture machine. Record, loop, and shape sounds into playable performances using various material modes and sequencing tools. Export mixes or individual stems.

**Highlights:** Four-track tape and texture machine, Three material modes: Tape, Poly, Disc, 64-step sequencer with Euclidean tools, Track shaping with Grain, Tone, Color, Air, AUv3 instrument and effect hosting, MIDI Clock and Ableton Link sync, Export mixes and WAV stems

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TÓLF 12-Track Sequencer | $3.99 | one-time |


### PLICATA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plicata/id6810792998)

This is a compact monophonic synthesizer for hands-on sound design and performance. It features a morphing oscillator, wavefolding, a resonant filter, and a flexible VCA contour, with an independent SUB oscillator for added depth. A 28-socket patch system allows for extensive audio, CV, and event routing.

**Highlights:** Morphing oscillator with wavefolding, Independent SUB oscillator, 28-socket patch system, Microtonal XY keyboard, 32-step arpeggiator, Performance macros, AUv3 support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RUN4 free?

RUN4 costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is PLICATA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RUN4 or PLICATA?

RUN4 is rated higher. RUN4 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PLICATA averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do RUN4 or PLICATA have ads?

Neither RUN4 nor PLICATA shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RUN4 or PLICATA?

RUN4 ships an update every 2 days, and PLICATA every 2 days. Most recently, RUN4 was updated on October 31, 2026 and PLICATA on October 31, 2026.

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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.*