# Resonance Orb vs PLICATA

The clearest difference is price: Resonance Orb at Free against PLICATA's $7.99. Resonance Orb also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Resonance Orb is free to download; PLICATA costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Resonance Orb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Resonance Orb | PLICATA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resonance-orb/id6800087078/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plicata/id6810792998/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 2 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DERRICK LAWWAH CHANSEW](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890242669) | [Alessandro Guardascione](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810215306) |

## What reviewers say

### Resonance Orb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/resonance-orb/id6800087078)

Explore harmonic soundscapes with a visual instrument. Tap to play tones from generative chord progressions, with each semitone mapped to a unique color. Switch between various instrument textures for a calming and immersive listening experience.

**Highlights:** Ambient audiovisual instrument, Generative chord movement, Expressive touch interaction, Real-time visuals, Multiple instrument textures (piano, pad, marimba, Rhodes, vibraphone), Harmonic exploration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Resonance Orb free?

Resonance Orb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PLICATA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Resonance Orb or PLICATA?

Resonance Orb is rated higher. Resonance Orb averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while PLICATA averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do Resonance Orb or PLICATA have ads?

Neither Resonance Orb nor PLICATA 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.*