Comparison

microTERA vs Xoraphone

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

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.

Highlights
  • Human voice sound simulation
  • 7 Indian classical music notes (swara)
  • Suitable for musicians
  • Ideal for classical music students
  • Interactive music exploration
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Xoraphone2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Xoraphone is free to download; microTERA costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

microTERA ships an update every 4 months, Xoraphone daily. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
microTERA versus Xoraphone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermicroTERAXoraphone
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (8 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry GohsAlphabing LLC

Customer experience

microTERA

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

Xoraphone

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

microTERA

No in-app purchases

None

Xoraphone

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is microTERA free?
microTERA costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xoraphone free?
Xoraphone is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, microTERA or Xoraphone?
Xoraphone is rated higher. microTERA averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Xoraphone averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do microTERA or Xoraphone have ads?
Neither microTERA nor Xoraphone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, microTERA or Xoraphone?
microTERA ships an update every 4 months, and Xoraphone daily. Most recently, microTERA was updated on September 17, 2026 and Xoraphone on June 1, 2026.

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