# Bytebeat vs ORPHEUS

The clearest difference is rating: ORPHEUS at 5.0 against Bytebeat's 4.3. ORPHEUS also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Bytebeat's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ORPHEUS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bytebeat | ORPHEUS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bytebeat-make-music-with-code/id6811730170/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orpheus-music-synthesizer/id6819135560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryo Tsudukihashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320583602) | [HYUNG MIN SON](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811684236) |

## What reviewers say

### Bytebeat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bytebeat-make-music-with-code/id6811730170)

Transform mathematical formulas into unique music by writing code. Edit your creations in real-time while they play, visualize the sound waves, and explore various modes for different audio outputs. Export your generated music to WAV format.

**Highlights:** Formula-based music generation, Real-time editing during playback, Waveform visualization, Multiple audio modes (Bytebeat, Signed, Floatbeat), Export to WAV format, Includes 29 preset formulas

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ORPHEUS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orpheus-music-synthesizer/id6819135560)

Create music by tapping cells on a glowing grid, which plays them back as a loop. Build melodies, bass lines, and countermelodies on multiple layers with adjustable patterns and instruments. Turn your loops into full songs using a sequencer, with no musical training required.

**Highlights:** Grid-based touch instrument, Multi-layer pattern creation, Adjustable loop lengths and scales, Song sequencer for chaining patterns, Multiple playing modes, Built-in guide and customization options

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bytebeat free?

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

### Is ORPHEUS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bytebeat or ORPHEUS?

ORPHEUS is rated higher. Bytebeat averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ORPHEUS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Bytebeat or ORPHEUS have ads?

Neither Bytebeat nor ORPHEUS 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.*