microTERA vs Things
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.
Things
This audio effect plugin offers a voice-optimized compressor inspired by a vintage German radio broadcast instrument. It provides a simple one-knob interface for achieving loud yet smooth vocal tones, with optional tube gain saturation and a euphonic EQ for authoritative bass.
- Voice-optimized compressor
- One-knob simplicity
- Vintage German radio broadcast design
- Tube gain saturation
- Euphoric EQ for bass boost
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Things - Voice is a simple one-knob "throw it on and it sounds good" compressor for voice-over and vocals. Based on our channel strip Dials it gives you everything you need to make your voice loud yet smooth. The compressor is an unusual and complex design from a German 1950 radio broadcast instrument. If you desire to get even closer to that unit's vintage tone, add authentically modded tube gain with the saturation button. For an authoritative bass boost we have added a rather euphonic EQ that excites just the right frequencies. This is the seventh plugin in our ongoing collaboration with Berlin musician and video personality Hainbach.
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Verdict
microTERA and Things both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of microTERA's written reviews are positive against 0% of Things's. microTERA also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 25 months) and price ($1.99 vs $6.99). Things's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On rating, ratings volume, 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 Things $6.99 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 Things. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of microTERA's written reviews are positive against 0% of Things's.
microTERA ships an update every 4 months, Things every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | microTERA | Things |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 25 months |
| 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 | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harry Gohs | AudioThing Ltd. |
Customer experience
microTERA
Things
In-app purchases
microTERA
No in-app purchases
Things
No in-app purchases









