microTERA vs Kronecker
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.
Kronecker
This synthesizer uses a unique rhythm machine-like mechanism to trigger tones when a key is pressed, offering direct control over timing and sound without traditional sequencers. Explore its innovative approach to rhythmic music creation.
- AUv3 compatible synthesizer
- Rhythm machine-like triggering
- Key-press driven sound generation
- Direct control over timing
- Unique rhythmic tone generation
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Kronecker is an AUv3-compatible synthesizer with a rhythm machine-like mechanism. Without relying on sequencers or arpeggiators, it triggers rhythmic tones each time a key is pressed, allowing you to control both timing and sound. For more detailed information about the product, please visit the website. The website offers detailed product descriptions, manuals and videos, as well as important notices. https://icegear.net/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: microTERA at $1.99 against Kronecker's $8.00. Kronecker's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 8). On rating, review sentiment, 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
microTERA costs $1.99 and Kronecker $8.00 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 4.8 for Kronecker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 33 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of microTERA's written reviews are positive against 89% of Kronecker's.
microTERA ships an update every 4 months, Kronecker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | microTERA | Kronecker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $8.00 |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) — better | 4.8 (33 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harry Gohs | iceWorks, Inc. |
Customer experience
microTERA
Kronecker
In-app purchases
microTERA
No in-app purchases
Kronecker
No in-app purchases








