# ScaleGen vs touchscaper

The clearest difference is update cadence: touchscaper at weekly against ScaleGen's every 29 months. touchscaper also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 71%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). ScaleGen's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

ScaleGen costs $3.99 and touchscaper $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

touchscaper holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: touchscaper has 147 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of ScaleGen's written reviews are positive against 93% of touchscaper's.

ScaleGen ships an update every 29 months, touchscaper weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScaleGen | touchscaper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scalegen/id908056629/reviews) | **[4.9 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchscaper/id1250344299/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **147** |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **93.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 14 MB | 359 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gestrument AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/576235485) | [Rob Jackson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1072346998) |

## What reviewers say

### ScaleGen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scalegen/id908056629)

Generate and edit musical scales with intricate detail. Explore traditional and experimental tunings, audition your creations, and export them as MIDI files or to other applications. Ideal for composers and students seeking to expand their musical horizons.

**Highlights:** Generate and manipulate musical scales, Detailed scale definition and editing, Audition scales within the app, Export as MIDI or to Gestrument, Predefined scales from various traditions, Explore microtonal and experimental tunings

**In-app purchases:** none


### touchscaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touchscaper/id1250344299)

Create music on your iPad by simply touching the screen. This app offers a semi-generative engine to guide note selection and allows for deep customization of chords, keys, and scales. Explore a variety of built-in sounds and effects to craft unique musical pieces.

**Highlights:** Multi-touch interface with radar, ribbon, and keyboard surfaces, Semi-generative engine for note selection, Full control over chords, keys, and scales, Layerable built-in sounds and effects, Chord navigator and looper with Ableton Link, Sequencer for touch, drums, and synth automation, Inter-App Audio and MIDI out support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and inspiring sounds
- 👍 Easy to use, yet deep
- 💡 Innovative and unique instrument
- 🚀 Creates beautiful music easily
- 💰 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 MIDI connectivity issues
- 🐛 MPE via MIDI out not working
- 🐛 Pops when adding multiple sounds
- 🐛 Hold Mode design is awkward
- 🐛 App can become unstable after long use

**Reported bugs**

- Does not show up as an available audio unit in Logic or GarageBand
- Cannot get any MIDI connectivity to work
- MPE via MIDI out does not work if there is no MIDI out for the app
- Pops when adding more than 2 sounds
- Hold Mode design is awkward, especially for note placement

**Requested features**

- AUv3 version/compatibility
- More sophisticated mixer
- Second bank of patterns
- Panels to tweak oscillators, LFOs, etc.
- Orchestral type sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScaleGen free?

ScaleGen costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is touchscaper free?

touchscaper costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ScaleGen or touchscaper?

touchscaper is rated higher. ScaleGen averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while touchscaper averages 4.9 from 147 ratings.

### Do ScaleGen or touchscaper have ads?

Neither ScaleGen nor touchscaper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ScaleGen or touchscaper?

ScaleGen ships an update every 29 months, and touchscaper weekly. Most recently, ScaleGen was updated on June 1, 2026 and touchscaper on September 23, 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.*