# ScaleGen vs guitarscaper

ScaleGen and guitarscaper both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of guitarscaper's written reviews are positive against 71% of ScaleGen's. guitarscaper also leads on chart position (#196 vs unranked) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). ScaleGen's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

ScaleGen costs $3.99 and guitarscaper $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ScaleGen against 4.8 for guitarscaper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 21 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of ScaleGen's written reviews are positive against 100% of guitarscaper's.

ScaleGen ships an update every 29 months, guitarscaper every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScaleGen | guitarscaper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scalegen/id908056629/reviews) | **[4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarscaper/id1316544251/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 29 months** | Every 43 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 14 MB | 220 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| 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


### guitarscaper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitarscaper/id1316544251)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app generates evolving, ambient guitar soundscapes for relaxation, study, or background music. It also functions as a virtual instrument with performance tools and effects, offering two distinct musical moods.

**Highlights:** Generative ambient soundscapes, Virtual instrument with keypads, Performance loop recorders, Built-in reverb and delay effects, Auto-accompaniment and note hints, Two musical moods (light and sad), Royalty-free use in recordings

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScaleGen free?

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

### Is guitarscaper free?

guitarscaper costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

guitarscaper is rated higher. ScaleGen averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while guitarscaper averages 4.8 from 21 ratings.

### Do ScaleGen or guitarscaper have ads?

Neither ScaleGen nor guitarscaper shows ads.

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

ScaleGen ships an update every 29 months, and guitarscaper every 43 months. Most recently, ScaleGen was updated on June 1, 2026 and guitarscaper on September 8, 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.*