Refraktions vs Traces Traces Traces
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Refraktions
This app is an 8-track generative MIDI sequencer that uses AI to create personalized loops based on user input over time. It offers a unique approach to music creation, adapting to individual preferences.
- 8-track generative MIDI sequencing
- Artificial intelligence processing
- Time-based input adaptation
- Personalized loop creation
- User-tailored output
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Refraktions is an 8-track generative MIDI sequencer with artificial intelligence that processes input over time to create loops tailored to each individual user.
Traces Traces Traces
This app encourages users to discover and create music by capturing everyday objects. Users can generate melodies from objects, manipulate sounds in real-time by rotating their device, and record their sonic creations. It also features a public map to explore sounds shared by others.
- Capture objects to generate melodies
- Shape sound by rotating phone
- Record and save performances
- Share traces on a public map
- Explore sounds from other users
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Traces is about listening differently, noticing objects around you, and creating small sonic footprints in space. - Capture an object and generate a melody - Rotate your phone to shape the sound in real time - Record and save your performances - Optionally share your trace on a public map - Explore sounds placed by others nearby or far away This is an early release — I’m curious how you’ll make the app fit into your life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Traces Traces Traces at Free against Refraktions's $5.99. Traces Traces Traces also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Refraktions's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.3 vs 17.0). On 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
Traces Traces Traces is free to download; Refraktions costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Traces Traces Traces holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Refraktions has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Refraktions | Traces Traces Traces |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jason Snell | Elijah Temwani Zulu |
Customer experience
Refraktions
Traces Traces Traces
In-app purchases
Refraktions
No in-app purchases
Traces Traces Traces
No in-app purchases
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