Comparison

microTERA vs Warm Distortion

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

microTERA

Explore unique sonic textures with this waveshaping synthesizer. Generate novel sound patches randomly or program them with detailed controls. Includes a variety of built-in effects and advanced sequencing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Waveshaper with user programmable shape
  • Random sound patch generation
  • Sequencer with programmable steps
  • Built-in effects (Chorus, Phaser, Reverb, etc.)
  • Over 150 factory sounds
  • Audiobus and Ableton Link compatible
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Waveshaping Synthesis is a type of distortion synthesis that can create dynamic spectra in a controlled way. In waveshaping, it is possible to change the spectrum with the amplitude of the sound. A simple example of this method is the clipping caused by overdriving an audio amplifier. These simple method creates an astonishing variety of sounds which are very unique and can't be reproduced by any other contemporary synth! microTERA gives you also a method of getting randomly generated sound patches in a way you never experienced before: roll the dice! Every single try gives you a new unique sound patch, really every try, promised… Waveshaping Synthesis • Wavehaper with user programmable shape • Spectral shape specification • Three sine oscillators • Feedback input for noise components • 4 Low frequency oscillators • 4 Envelopes with tempo sync • 64 time/level segments per envelope • Monophonic or polyphonic with 16 voices. • Over 150 factory sounds • Uses programmable sequences with up to 32 steps.  • Can trigger single notes and chords. • Unique randomizer generates Arpeggios with 100% usability. • 32 Arpeggios included, unlimited useer arpeggios possible. • For each step you can program tie, accent, transposition and note order Effects • Chorus • Phaser • Distortion (Tape/Tube/...) • Echo/Delay • Reverb Global • Audiobus compatible (Input slot) with state saving • Support for Ableton Link. • Inter App Audio compatible. • CoreMIDI / Virtual MIDI • Audio recorder with Metronome. • Upload to SoundCloud and File Export. • Audio pasteboard.

About

Warm Distortion

This app provides a real-time distortion audio effect designed for instruments like guitars and drums. It offers unique algorithms for a natural tube sound, clearing hiss and adding artificial feedback. It functions as an Audio Unit plugin or a standalone effect.

Highlights
  • Unique distortion algorithms
  • Natural tube sound emulation
  • Hiss clearing slider
  • Master reverb
  • Camera-controlled feedback
  • Built-in noise gate
Features
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Warm Distortion is real time distortion audio effect. It is a non linear distortion that works great with guitars, drums and other instruments. It clears the “hiss” sounds just like real tube amplifier. All algorithms are unique, created and designed for nice distortion effect. The app works as an Audio Unit plugin and can also be used as stand alone real time effect via the device microphone or using iRig or similar device. Features: - Unique distortion algorithms with natural tube sound - Gain - Level - Smoothie (hiss clearing magic slider) - Reverb (master reverb) + Camera controlled artificial feedback in standalone mode and built in noise gate. Just move your hand over the front camera to create feedback If you play acoustic instrument you can use headphones without a mic and put the phone close to your instrument so the app will work as realtime effect.

Screenshots

Warm Distortion2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: microTERA at 81% against Warm Distortion's 0%. microTERA also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). Warm Distortion's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

microTERA costs $1.99 and Warm Distortion $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

microTERA holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: microTERA has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of microTERA's written reviews are positive against 0% of Warm Distortion's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

microTERA ships an update every 4 months, Warm Distortion every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
microTERA versus Warm Distortion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermicroTERAWarm Distortion
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry GohsAleksandar Mlazev

Customer experience

microTERA

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive81.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative4.8%

Warm Distortion

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

microTERA

No in-app purchases

None

Warm Distortion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is microTERA free?
microTERA costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Warm Distortion free?
Warm Distortion costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, microTERA or Warm Distortion?
microTERA is rated higher. microTERA averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Warm Distortion averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do microTERA or Warm Distortion have ads?
Neither microTERA nor Warm Distortion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, microTERA or Warm Distortion?
microTERA ships an update every 4 months, and Warm Distortion every 6 months. Most recently, microTERA was updated on October 5, 2026 and Warm Distortion on October 14, 2026.

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