# The Orb vs PLICATA

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: The Orb at 14.0 against PLICATA's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

The Orb costs $7.99 and PLICATA $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Orb | PLICATA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | $7.99 |
| Rating | — | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plicata/id6810792998/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Size | 15 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AudioThing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659941236) | [Alessandro Guardascione](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810215306) |

## 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


### 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 The Orb free?

The Orb costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PLICATA free?

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

### Do The Orb or PLICATA have ads?

Neither The 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.*