Comparison

microTERA vs EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin

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

EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin

Create multi-layered evolving soundscapes and automatic musical accompaniment. This tool features a sophisticated synthesizer and sequencing engine with four independent lanes, allowing for complex sound design and real-time performance control. It supports MIDI input, audio samples, and harmonic sound generation.

Highlights
  • 4 independent sequencer lanes
  • Up to 64 steps per sequence
  • MIDI keyboard input
  • Audio sample layering
  • Harmonic sound generation
  • Real-time performance controls
  • ARP function
Features
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Evolver is a performance tool for creating multi-layered evolving sequences of sound. At its most basic think of evolver as a 4 lane sequencer which creates automatic accompaniment from notes and chords as you play on your MIDI keyboard, but it can also be used to create elastic evolving soundscapes where audio samples seamlessly merge into one another to create highly complex and original sounds. At the heart of evolver is a sophisticated wave synthesizer and sequencing engine which can create dramatic hard hitting transitions of sounds or merge sounds to create seamless transitions that evolve in time to the beat. It has 4 sequencer lanes which can run independently and mixed together using the real-time controls or over MIDI. When you play a chord on your MIDI keyboard for instance, each of the 4 sequencer lanes will take those MIDI notes and translate them into a musical sequence of sounds which are combined together and synced to create a form of automatic accompaniment. Evolver can load its own multi-layer patches or import them directly from Chameleon. These patches can be layered using the 4 sequencer lanes or split over a virtual keyboard. You can assign key zones, transpose them, assigned MIDI channels and velocity levels, set latch options etc. You can also load in your own one shot samples and lay them end on end to create evolving atmospheres or backing soundscapes. These samples can be looped or be free running with definable start/end and loop points using our non destructive editor. We also included a third sound source which lets you build sounds on the fly by overlaying harmonics to create anything from traditional sine, square, triangle, saw waves to complex detuned oscilators. These can be used in conjunction with multi-samples or one-shot-samples within the same sequencer lane. You can even randomize a complete sequence of harmonic sounds which when pieced together create some very unique and dynamic voices. Each sequencer lane can be up to 64 steps in length, each step has independent timing, pitch, volume, gate, probability, sample source etc. so the scope of what is achievable is vast. Each sequencer lane has its own ADSR, VCF and LFO which operates on all sounds within its lane, as well as being able to change the underlying settings for each sound source. Evolver also includes an ARP function which can be run in one of the default modes or you can define your own fingering patterns to be used to enhance your playing style. Create your own sequences, lay down your MIDI notes in your DAW and have Evolver automatically play along to your chord sequences, automatically locking to the host tempo. Sequencer events can be fixed or transposed allowing you to create percussive and drum backing using a single lane. Key Features: • 4 sequencer lanes • Up to 64 notes per sequence. • Each note can be fixed or transposed. • Timing and note probability. • 3 different sound source types (multi-sample, one-shot samples and harmonic) . • Add your own loops to a sequence. • Built in ARP function. • Import your own samples and mutli-sample patches. • Chameleon Support. • 5 different effect types (reverb, delay, phaser, flanger and chorus). • 8 band EQ. • .Latch Feature to hold chords/notes. • Create independent key zones with transposition and MIDI channels. • Paramter Automation from your DAW. • Control mixing and sequencer enable buttons using MIDI. • Built in Sampler. • Multiple Import options (including an experimental SFZ format). • iTunes and Files App importing of samples into the audio pool. • Files App Drag & Drop Support • Comprehensive Help pages included. Please Note: Not all features are currently compatible with Auria.

Screenshots

EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: microTERA at $1.99 against EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin's $14.99. microTERA also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (81% vs 72%). EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (35 vs 8). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin $14.99 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 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of microTERA's written reviews are positive against 72% of EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

microTERA ships an update every 4 months, EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
microTERA versus EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermicroTERAEvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin
Price$1.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better4.7 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings835 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB861 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry Gohs4Pockets.com

Customer experience

microTERA

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

EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral8.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral13.9%
Negative13.9%

In-app purchases

None

microTERA

No in-app purchases

None

EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is microTERA free?
microTERA costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin free?
EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, microTERA or EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin?
microTERA is rated higher. microTERA averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin averages 4.7 from 35 ratings.
Do microTERA or EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin have ads?
Neither microTERA nor EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, microTERA or EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin?
microTERA ships an update every 4 months, and EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin every 3 weeks. Most recently, microTERA was updated on September 17, 2026 and EvolverFX AUv3 Audio Plugin on September 7, 2026.

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