Comparison

dot Melody vs Elastic Melody

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

dot Melody

Create intricate melodies, bass lines, and drum beats by manipulating dots on a multidimensional grid. This app offers a powerful sequencer, chord and pattern manipulation, and built-in effects for dynamic music creation.

Highlights
  • Graphic arpeggiator and sequencer
  • Create melodies, bass lines, and drum beats
  • On-the-fly chord and pattern switching
  • Delay and reverb effects
  • MIDI Out and Audiobus support
  • Ableton Link and MIDI Clock Sync
Features
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dot Melody is a multidimensional graphic arpeggiator, sequencer, and drum machine from the creator of the critically acclaimed music apps Patterning & Chordion. Move dots around to create intertwining melodies, bass lines, and drum beats. Switch chords and patterns on the fly. Process your instruments through delay and reverb effects. Featured on the App Store “Best New Apps” list. Best with headphones or over AirPlay. • iOS 8 and Above • •• Sequencer •• Tap or drag anywhere to create new dots. Move dots horizontally to change pitch within the current chord. Move dots vertically to change duration/rhythm. Tap a dot to make it a rest. Double tap to delete it. •• Chords •• Switch chords/scales on the fly to change the notes in your pattern. Unlimited number of chords Choose from suggested chords or create your own. •• Patterns •• Unlimited number of patterns, each with 3 instrument layers. Copy, reverse, clear, randomize, and generate functions. Easily re-order patterns. •• Instruments •• 3 instrument at a time : lead, bass, and drums. 23 mod-wheel enabled sounds to choose from. Independent volume controls with the mixer. Independent delay effect sends. •• Effects •• Tempo-synced delay with feedback and low pass filter. Reverb with mix and decay controls. •• Tempo & Time Signature •• Tap Tempo function Choose from a range of time signatures for pattern syncing. Use x/x time signature to enter “free mode” and let your instruments create phase patterns. •• MIDI Out •• Each instrument layer can use independent MIDI ports and channels. Mod Wheel support included. Advanced MIDI timing implementation using MIDI timestamps. •• File Management •• Create new files from templates in any key Easily duplicate or re-name files •• Audiobus •• Use dot Melody as an Audiobus source! See http://audiob.us for more information. •• Sync •• Ableton Link, MIDI Clock Sync, and Inter-App Audio Sync.

About

Elastic Melody

Create melodies with a fast and intuitive analog-style step sequencer. Features 3 synth channels, 4 master effects, and extensive automation capabilities for dynamic sound design. Supports AUv3 and Ableton Link.

Highlights
  • 3-channel analog synth sequencer
  • Parameter automation
  • 4 master effects (EQ, Chorus, Delay, Reverb)
  • Song mode for arranging patterns
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • Ableton Link integration
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Elastic Melody is a standalone iOS application and AUv3 plugin with 3 channels of synthetic sounds, an analog style step sequencer and 4 master effects. Almost all parameters can be automated and thus changed in an „elastic way“. The focus of Elastic Melody is on a fast and intuitive creation of melodies with a basic analog sound. Elastic Melody comes with a bunch of presets from well-known sound designers of the iOS scene, like "Sound of Izrael", "Red Sky Lullaby", "Nu-Trix", "JaKob Haq", "Another Machines" and others. Features: SYNTHESIZER / SEQUENCER – 3 channels, each with an analog synthesizer that is connected to an associated sequencer – Each sequencer channel has its own start/end and timing parameters for notes and automation – 14 parameters per synth engine (waveform, lowpass, highpass, env, etc.) – For each parameter, value changes can be drawn in an automation window – Solo or mute function for the 3 synth channels – Song Mode: Create easily longer sequences with setting pattern repeat and duplicating and altering a pattern MASTER FX – 4 master effects (EQ, Chorus, Delay, Reverb) – Automation for most parameters of the effects – Each FX effect has its own start/end and timing parameters for automation SONG MODE - Arrange several Pattern to a longer sequence ... a Song - Repeat count for Song Elements/Pattern - Duplicate/Rename/Delete function for Pattern and Song Elements FUNCTIONS – Undo/Redo – Various randomise functions – option to share and import presets – AUv3 support – Ableton Link support

Screenshots

dot Melody4 screens
Elastic Melody4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: dot Melody at $3.99 against Elastic Melody's $12.99. dot Melody also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Elastic Melody's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On ads, monetization model 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

dot Melody costs $3.99 and Elastic Melody $12.99 up front. Elastic Melody sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. dot Melody asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

dot Melody holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of dot Melody's written reviews are positive against 73% of Elastic Melody's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dot Melody ships an update every 4 months, Elastic Melody fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
dot Melody versus Elastic Melody: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterdot MelodyElastic Melody
Price$3.99 — better$12.99
Rating4.7 (43 ratings) — better4.4 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews — better73.3% of reviews
Number of ratings43 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOlympia Noise Co.Oliver Greschke (DE)

Customer experience

dot Melody

All ratings43 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative10.2%

Elastic Melody

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral20.0%
Negative6.7%

Bugs and requests

dot Melody

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes experienced in older iOS versions
  • Audiobus recording is garbage
  • Does NOT support iPad screen size

Requested features

9 requests
  • AUv3 support
  • Quick export of MIDI and WAV
  • Update layout for larger screens (iPad)
  • External MIDI control for chord/sequence changes
  • Ability to transpose octaves via MIDI
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  • Chord changes synced to bar changes
  • Trigger chord and track changes via MIDI
  • More diverse and interesting sounds
  • Audioshare export

Elastic Melody

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

dot Melody

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Elastic Melody

One-time1
  • Elastic Melody - Extra Modes IAP$4.99

Questions

Is dot Melody free?
dot Melody costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Elastic Melody free?
Elastic Melody costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, dot Melody or Elastic Melody?
dot Melody is rated higher. dot Melody averages 4.7 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Elastic Melody averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.
Do dot Melody or Elastic Melody have ads?
Neither dot Melody nor Elastic Melody shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dot Melody or Elastic Melody?
dot Melody ships an update every 4 months, and Elastic Melody fortnightly. Most recently, dot Melody was updated on October 26, 2026 and Elastic Melody on October 25, 2026.

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