# ScaleGen vs GRDelay

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GRDelay at 100% against ScaleGen's 71%. GRDelay also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). ScaleGen's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

GRDelay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of ScaleGen's written reviews are positive against 100% of GRDelay's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ScaleGen | GRDelay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scalegen/id908056629/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grdelay/id6757957948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 14 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| 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


### GRDelay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grdelay/id6757957948)

This audio effect plugin creates unique sound textures by generating up to 16 stereo 'grains' from delayed input audio. It offers randomization of grain shape, delay time, and pitch-shifting for experimental sound design.

**Highlights:** Granular synthesis-based delay, Up to 16 stereo grains, Randomized grain shape and delay time, Pitch-shifting and cascading grains, Standalone and AUv3 compatible

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ScaleGen free?

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

### Is GRDelay free?

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

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

GRDelay is rated higher. ScaleGen averages 4.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while GRDelay averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ScaleGen or GRDelay have ads?

Neither ScaleGen nor GRDelay shows ads.

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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.*