Comparison

iFretless Brass vs Theremin Touch

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

Head to head
About

iFretless Brass

This app allows string instrument players to create expressive music using a variety of brass and synth sounds. It features detailed sample libraries and advanced touch sensitivity for natural performance. Supports MIDI and Audio Unit integration for external devices and recording apps.

Highlights
  • Expressive brass and synth sounds
  • Detailed sample library
  • Advanced touch pressure detection
  • Natural vibrato and slides
  • MIDI input/output support
  • Audio Unit integration
Features
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iFretless Brass enables guitar and string instrument players to play expressive music with a variety of instruments. It includes a detailed library of samples from real brass instruments as well as a collection of classic synth sounds. Each note is sampled at nine different volume levels in order to capture the full range of tones produced by the original instrument. Key features: 1) Supports MIDI input and output for interface with external devices such as digital pianos and electronic wind instruments as well as virtual MIDI compatible iOS apps. 2) A patented algorithm uses the accelerometer accurately detects touch pressure on the screen and respond with dynamic selection of samples of the appropriate timbre and volume. 3) Responds to fretless vibrato and between-note slides in a natural way, making it one of the most expressive performance interfaces available anywhere. 4) MPE MIDI support 5) Audio Unit support allows you to use the app as a virtual instrument inside of audio recording and mixing apps such as GarageBand Sound library includes: Euphonium Trombone Trumpet Trumpet 2 Flugelhorn Tuba French Horn Muted Trumpet and a collection of classic synth samples

About

Theremin Touch

Experience the unique sound of a classic electronic instrument with this vintage-styled simulator. It offers multiple oscillator wave shapes, adjustable frequency ranges, and built-in effects for a realistic playing experience. Optimized for touch and Apple Pencil on compatible devices.

Highlights
  • Vintage theremin emulation
  • Onboard delay and reverb FX
  • 4 oscillator wave shapes
  • Adjustable frequency range
  • Touchpad for frequency and volume control
  • Apple Pencil support (iPad only)
  • Built-in tuner
Features
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The Theremin is one of the earliest electronic musical instruments, created by Leon Theremin in the late 1920's. Theremin Touch is a vintage styled theremin simulator designed to emulate the sound and spirit of the theremin. This single oscillator, monophonic synthesizer with real world style control features - onboard delay and reverb FX - 4 different oscillator wave shapes - adjustable frequency range for a more stable and playable instrument - 1 to 7 octave range (approx.). 32.703Hz (C1) to 4.186KHz (C8) - touch pad to control frequency and volume - works with Apple Pencil (iPad only) - tuner - customisable look - built with AudioKit With its beautiful vintage audio look, "Theremin Touch" provides the closest experience to playing a theremin on iOS.

Screenshots

iFretless Brass4 screens
Theremin Touch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iFretless Brass at 4.9 against Theremin Touch's 4.0. Theremin Touch's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

iFretless Brass costs $9.99 and Theremin Touch $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iFretless Brass holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of iFretless Brass's written reviews are positive against 65% of Theremin Touch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFretless Brass ships an update every 6 weeks, Theremin Touch every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iFretless Brass versus Theremin Touch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFretless BrassTheremin Touch
Price$9.99$2.99 — better
Rating4.9 (10 ratings) — better4.0 (15 ratings)
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews — better64.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1015 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size241 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Mangoo Consulting Company LimitedJohn McMillan

Customer experience

iFretless Brass

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative24.0%

Theremin Touch

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral13.3%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative29.4%

In-app purchases

None

iFretless Brass

No in-app purchases

None

Theremin Touch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iFretless Brass free?
iFretless Brass costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Theremin Touch free?
Theremin Touch costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iFretless Brass or Theremin Touch?
iFretless Brass is rated higher. iFretless Brass averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Theremin Touch averages 4.0 from 15 ratings.
Do iFretless Brass or Theremin Touch have ads?
Neither iFretless Brass nor Theremin Touch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFretless Brass or Theremin Touch?
iFretless Brass ships an update every 6 weeks, and Theremin Touch every 2 weeks. Most recently, iFretless Brass was updated on October 15, 2026 and Theremin Touch on October 10, 2026.

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