# Tera Synth vs Chomplr

The clearest difference is rating: Tera Synth at 4.8 against Chomplr's 4.0. Tera Synth also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and review sentiment (86% vs 56%). Chomplr's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Tera Synth costs $1.99 and Chomplr $4.99 up front. Chomplr sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Tera Synth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tera Synth holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 102 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Tera Synth's written reviews are positive against 56% of Chomplr's.

Tera Synth ships an update every 4 months, Chomplr every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tera Synth | Chomplr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tera-synth/id898308034/reviews)** | [4.0 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chomplr/id1470553213/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **102** |
| Positive reviews | **86.4% of reviews** | 56.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 36 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harry Gohs](https://appshunter.io/developer/382428644) | [MSXII Sound Design](https://appshunter.io/developer/1292776926) |

## What reviewers say

### Tera Synth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tera-synth/id898308034)

Create unique sounds beyond traditional synthesizers with a modular analog and digital synthesis workstation. Combine physical modeling, wireless patching, and built-in effects for a fat, individual sound. Features a programmable arpeggiator and live playing options.

**Highlights:** Modular analog and digital synthesis, Physical modeling modules, Wireless patching and modulation routing, Built-in distortion, delay, chorus, phaser, and reverb effects, Programmable arpeggiator, Live playing with onscreen keyboard and MIDI support, Audiobus and Inter-App-Audio integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### Chomplr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chomplr/id1470553213)

This app allows for creative sample manipulation on iOS, enabling users to chop, edit, and add effects to audio samples. It functions as a standalone module or an AUv3 plugin for use in various music production apps. Import your own sounds or explore a royalty-free library.

**Highlights:** Unique sample chopper for iOS, Standalone and AUv3 plugin, Over 150 royalty-free stock samples, Built-in sample store, Stock FX suite, Chromatic sample mode, Detailed sample editing parameters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Power Play Sessions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Strummed Soul Vol.1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Loops from 1984 Vol.1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Circa 1996 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lofi Jazz Guitar v2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Synthesized Soul 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Psychedelic Soul Vol. 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trap Melodics v1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bungalow Drums 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Muted Horns Loop Pack 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lofi Jazz Guitar Vol.1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Muted Horns Loop Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Trap Melodics v3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 70's Soul Aesthetcis | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cassettes & Pedals Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ivory Soul Vol.1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Black Luxury Collection 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lo-Fly Drums Vol. 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pro Feature-Sample Import | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cassettes & Pedals Vol.2 | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Great sounds and samples
- 💡 Inspirational for music creation
- 👍 Easy and fun workflow
- 🚀 Fast idea sketching
- ✨ High-quality audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive sample packs (sometimes)
- 🤔 Unintuitive interface
- 💰 In-app purchases can be steep
- ⚠️ Limited sample import length
- 🚫 No velocity sensitivity for MIDI

**Reported bugs**

- Store update not working
- UI chopped off on iPad Mini
- Purchased sound packs not accessible after reinstall
- Purchased sound packs disappear
- Glitchy in GarageBand, loses trigger points

**Requested features**

- Ability to cut samples within the app
- Add new sample packs
- Velocity sensitivity for MIDI controllers
- Save and share projects
- Save favorite selections in browser


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tera Synth free?

Tera Synth costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chomplr free?

Chomplr costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tera Synth or Chomplr?

Tera Synth is rated higher. Tera Synth averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Chomplr averages 4.0 from 102 ratings.

### Do Tera Synth or Chomplr have ads?

Neither Tera Synth nor Chomplr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tera Synth or Chomplr?

Tera Synth ships an update every 4 months, and Chomplr every 3 days. Most recently, Tera Synth was updated on October 7, 2026 and Chomplr on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*