Comparison

Egoist vs Theremini Advanced Software Editor

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

Head to head
About

Egoist

This app lets you extract grooves from any audio file, transforming your music library into a sound source. It offers tools for sketching tracks with sample slicing, basslines, beats, and effects, suitable for both studio and on-the-go use.

Highlights
  • Audio Unit v3 & Standalone
  • Sample slicing and manipulation
  • Onboard bass and beat synthesizers
  • Effect sequencer
  • Pattern chaining for song creation
  • Slice keyboard functionality
  • iCloud synchronization
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Egoist is a groove instrument. Load any audio file and squeeze the groove out of it! Try your mp3 library and use it as a sound source! The additional onboard bass, beat and fx units make Egoist the perfect track sketch tool in the studio and on the road. • Audio Unit v3 & Standalone • Quick + Easy track sketching, based on sample slicing • Minimal, yet effective bass line • Unique beat box with more than 1000 drums from vintage to electronic • Effect Sequencer • Randomizers in all areas • iCloud Synchronization of Presets and Samples • AudioShare • Mixdown / Bounce • Full Midi Support (Virtual, Network, Bluetooth, Extern) • Music Library Access SLICER: The Slicer arranges up to 16 slices of the loaded sample. Apply different parameters like Reverse, Attack, Decay, Level and pitch with the sequencer. Using the 16 available patterns, up to 16 different samples can be used at any time. BASS & BEAT: Egoist includes a great sounding bassline synthesizer/sequencer. The bassline synth offers a mean and strong sound, with different lowpass filter flavors and overdrive. The versatile sequencer is capable of notes and pitch bends of any length. The internal beat box offers kick, snare and hihat, along with a simple sequencer. If you imagine, that you can change the drum sounds with each pattern, limitations start to get you inspired! EFFECTRIX INSIDE: The Effect unit brings funky hickups to your tracks. Engage tapestop, looper, reverb or filter at any time to give your beats that otherworldly feel and create stunning breaks! SONG SEQUENCER: Chain your patterns! Or create stunning breakbeats by changing patterns quickly! The internal Part/Song sequencer lets you sketch your pattern progressions and line out your next track. ALWAYS SPECIAL: The very special Slice Keys turn Egoist into a slice keyboard! Play the sequencer steps on the keyboard, with all their settings and effects, you will not believe how cool that is!

About

Theremini Advanced Software Editor

This application allows users to deeply customize and manage sounds for their Moog Theremini hardware synthesizer. It provides tools to create new presets, edit existing ones, and organize sound libraries. Users can also access an exclusive library of new presets to enhance their creative process.

Highlights
  • Create new presets
  • Edit existing presets
  • Craft new sounds in real-time
  • Manage preset libraries
  • Share sound libraries
  • Edit global settings
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Unlock your Theremini’s previously unseen world of sonic features with The Moog Theremini Advanced Software Editor. This editor puts the power of sound design in your hands by allowing you to access new layers of the Theremini’s synthesis engine. Easily craft new and exciting sounds for your Moog Theremini, re-sculpt existing presets, and share your sonic creations with others. The Moog Theremini Advanced Software Editor also includes an exclusive library of new presets to kick-start your creative process. NOTE: This application does not make sound by itself. It is an editor librarian app for the Moog Theremini. To use this app, the user must have a Lightning to USB host adapter (for iPads with Lightning connector) or the Apple Camera Connection Kit (for iPads with 30pin connector) and a mini USB cable. FEATURES Create new presets Edit existing presets Craft new sounds in real-time while playing your Moog Theremini Create or edit preset libraries with built in Library Manager Unlimited preset storage Share libraries of sounds via email or iTunes file sharing Edit the Theremini’s global settings Built in Editor User Manual, Theremini User Manual, and Quick Start Guide Simple drag-and-drop preset library Quick Save for instantly editing an existing sound

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Egoist at 4.6 against Theremini Advanced Software Editor's 3.8. Egoist also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 60%) and ratings volume (65 vs 13). Theremini Advanced Software Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Egoist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Theremini Advanced Software Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Egoist holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Egoist has 65 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Egoist's written reviews are positive against 60% of Theremini Advanced Software Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Egoist ships an update every 2 months, Theremini Advanced Software Editor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Egoist versus Theremini Advanced Software Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEgoistTheremini Advanced Software Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (65 ratings) — better3.8 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews69.0% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings65 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS17.65.1.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size437 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSugar Bytes GmbHMoog Music Inc.

Customer experience

Egoist

All ratings65 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.1%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive69.0%
Neutral11.9%
Negative19.0%

Theremini Advanced Software Editor

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Egoist

One-time1
  • Egoist Full Version$29.99
None

Theremini Advanced Software Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Egoist free?
Egoist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Theremini Advanced Software Editor free?
Theremini Advanced Software Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Egoist or Theremini Advanced Software Editor?
Egoist is rated higher. Egoist averages 4.6 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Theremini Advanced Software Editor averages 3.8 from 13 ratings.
Do Egoist or Theremini Advanced Software Editor have ads?
Neither Egoist nor Theremini Advanced Software Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Egoist or Theremini Advanced Software Editor?
Egoist ships an update every 2 months, and Theremini Advanced Software Editor every 4 months. Most recently, Egoist was updated on October 18, 2026 and Theremini Advanced Software Editor on October 16, 2026.

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