Comparison

microTERA vs Compositor NTP

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

Compositor NTP

Features
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Compositor NTP is a single solution for metronome and Ethernet education. It is a real-time device, which uses physical modeling as a source for NTP synchronous signal. Using the iOS version you can transform your iPhone into rhythm modeling station. You can adjust parameters visible on the screen using menus, dials and virtual keyboard. All of the dials smoothly interpolate for click-free performance. Compositor NTP is your entry point into the world of Ethernet communications. It dynamically updates the sound engine in accordance to IP address settings for three loopback channels. - Compositor NTP is an instrument that uses upper-level C++ programming, which makes it available as a pure 64-bit DSP application - First ever musical metronome with odometry - Convenient tempo and tone control - Natal chart of Constellations and month year cycle - Simulation of Solar System objects - Audio loopback and packet simulation - Telescope style control over reverberation channel

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: microTERA at $1.99 against Compositor NTP's $2.99. microTERA also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 Compositor NTP $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

microTERA ships an update every 4 months, Compositor NTP every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
microTERA versus Compositor NTP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermicroTERACompositor NTP
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.2
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarry GohsRuslan Yusipov

In-app purchases

None

microTERA

No in-app purchases

None

Compositor NTP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is microTERA free?
microTERA costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compositor NTP free?
Compositor NTP costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do microTERA or Compositor NTP have ads?
Neither microTERA nor Compositor NTP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, microTERA or Compositor NTP?
microTERA ships an update every 4 months, and Compositor NTP every 2 months. Most recently, microTERA was updated on October 5, 2026 and Compositor NTP on October 3, 2026.

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