Comparison

SpringSound vs Kanteletar

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

Head to head
About

SpringSound

This app is a physical-modeling audio synthesizer that simulates sound through the interaction of springs, masses, and activators. It offers detailed control over various physical parameters and comes with a large library of presets. It can be used as a sound generator or effect, and supports MIDI and expressive controllers.

Highlights
  • Physical modeling sound synthesis
  • Detailed control of physical parameters
  • Large set of sound presets
  • Audio-In effect capability
  • MIDI and MPE support
  • iOS Continuum Remote integration
Features
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SpringSound is a physical-modeling audio synthesizer that produces sounds by simulating interactions and vibrations of a set of activators and masses connected to springs. The model offers detailed control of an array of features including: gravity, bouncing, fluid and static friction, mechanical limits, non-linear functions, and more. SpringSound is provided with a very large set of sound presets that you can tweak and save. Small video introductions are available: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1GF7HkSV9c and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdYuZ07nmRo And an audio demo of some presets: https://soundcloud.com/christophe-duquesne/demopresetspringsound It can be used as a sound generator or as an effect using its Audio-In feature, opening a new world of physical modeled effects. It is fully Audiobus® 2 and inter-app audio compatible, and manage state saving. SpringSound can be controlled by a standard MIDI keyboard and directly from the iOS device screen. It is complete with the new MIDI MPE (expressive MIDI) and therefore can be controlled by most expressive controllers like the Haken Continuum, ROLI Seaboard, Linnstrument, Madrona Labs Soundplane, etc. SpringSound app is designed for optimum use with the Haken Continuum (www.hakenaudio.com) and integrate an IOS Continuum Remote (iPad only) allowing a very comprehensive and accurate remote control of the Continuum from your iPad (access to all parameters except programming the Eagan Matrix). SpringSound has be designed to explore sounds domains you won’t be able to access with other synthesis technics. It expands your sonic palette with a new world of physical sounds. It is a rich musical instrument, a sophisticated sound-design tool and an entertaining sonic playground. SpringSound is the big brother of my former Ackorage-Spring app.

About

Kanteletar

Features
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Kantele in your pocket. With the Kantele app you can play the traditional Finnish string instrument. The app also includes pre-played songs that help you learn to play simple songs. The Kantele app is easy to use, fun and ready to play right away.

Screenshots

SpringSound1 screens
Kanteletar3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kanteletar at Free against SpringSound's $2.99. Kanteletar also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Kanteletar is free to download; SpringSound costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SpringSound ships an update every 9 months, Kanteletar every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SpringSound versus Kanteletar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpringSoundKanteletar
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristophe DuquesneJuha Hinkula

In-app purchases

None

SpringSound

No in-app purchases

None

Kanteletar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SpringSound free?
SpringSound costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kanteletar free?
Kanteletar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SpringSound or Kanteletar have ads?
Neither SpringSound nor Kanteletar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SpringSound or Kanteletar?
SpringSound ships an update every 9 months, and Kanteletar every 3 days. Most recently, SpringSound was updated on November 6, 2026 and Kanteletar on October 25, 2026.

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