# The Orb vs ABDCTN

The clearest difference is price: ABDCTN at $0.99 against The Orb's $14.99. ABDCTN also leads on chart position (#178 vs unranked). The Orb's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

The Orb costs $14.99 and ABDCTN $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Orb | ABDCTN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abdctn/id6807870665/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Daily |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#178** |
| Size | 15 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AudioThing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659941236) | [LASZLO DOBROVOLSZKI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779159106) |

## What reviewers say

### The Orb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-orb-formant-filter/id6804759733)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ABDCTN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abdctn/id6807870665)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app generates classic sci-fi synthesizer sounds live from oscillators, filters, and envelopes. Interact with a visual farm interface where elements control sound parameters. Create unique sounds by bending, stretching, and rebuilding them.

**Highlights:** Live sound generation, Visual instrument interface, Interactive sound manipulation, Customizable oscillators and filters, Automated sound sequencing, AUv3 instrument support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Orb free?

The Orb costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ABDCTN free?

ABDCTN costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do The Orb or ABDCTN have ads?

Neither The Orb nor ABDCTN 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.*