microTERA vs Xoraphone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Xoraphone
Experience a unique musical instrument that replicates the human voice. Explore 7 notes from Indian classical music, perfect for musicians, students, and music enthusiasts.
- Human voice sound simulation
- 7 Indian classical music notes (swara)
- Suitable for musicians
- Ideal for classical music students
- Interactive music exploration
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“Every musical instrument has tried to attain a human sound” - Unknown Artist Finally, for the first time in history, there is Xoraphone, a musical instrument that sounds like the human voice! Xoraphone consists of 7 notes (swara) from Indian classical music. Whether you are a musician, a student of classical music, or someone who has an interest in music, you are going to love playing the Xoraphone. Give It A Try! Music is a vast ocean and Xoraphone is a tiny attempt in that ocean. Please explore and give us your feedback to help us further sail through this incredible discovery!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Xoraphone at Free against microTERA's $1.99. Xoraphone also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). microTERA's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 50%) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On rating, 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
Xoraphone is free to download; microTERA costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for microTERA against 5.0 for Xoraphone. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of microTERA's written reviews are positive against 50% of Xoraphone's.
microTERA ships an update every 4 months, Xoraphone daily. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | microTERA | Xoraphone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harry Gohs | Alphabing LLC |
Customer experience
microTERA
Xoraphone
In-app purchases
microTERA
No in-app purchases
Xoraphone
No in-app purchases









