Comparison

Theremini Advanced Software Editor vs Aparillo

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

Head to head
About

Theremini Advanced Software Editor

This application allows users to deeply customize and manage sounds for their Moog Theremini hardware synthesizer. It provides tools to create new presets, edit existing ones, and organize sound libraries. Users can also access an exclusive library of new presets to enhance their creative process.

Highlights
  • Create new presets
  • Edit existing presets
  • Craft new sounds in real-time
  • Manage preset libraries
  • Share sound libraries
  • Edit global settings
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Unlock your Theremini’s previously unseen world of sonic features with The Moog Theremini Advanced Software Editor. This editor puts the power of sound design in your hands by allowing you to access new layers of the Theremini’s synthesis engine. Easily craft new and exciting sounds for your Moog Theremini, re-sculpt existing presets, and share your sonic creations with others. The Moog Theremini Advanced Software Editor also includes an exclusive library of new presets to kick-start your creative process. NOTE: This application does not make sound by itself. It is an editor librarian app for the Moog Theremini. To use this app, the user must have a Lightning to USB host adapter (for iPads with Lightning connector) or the Apple Camera Connection Kit (for iPads with 30pin connector) and a mini USB cable. FEATURES Create new presets Edit existing presets Craft new sounds in real-time while playing your Moog Theremini Create or edit preset libraries with built in Library Manager Unlimited preset storage Share libraries of sounds via email or iTunes file sharing Edit the Theremini’s global settings Built in Editor User Manual, Theremini User Manual, and Quick Start Guide Simple drag-and-drop preset library Quick Save for instantly editing an existing sound

About

Aparillo

This advanced FM synthesizer creates complex soundscapes, atmospheres, and a wide range of timbres for film, TV, and games. It features two interacting FM synths, integrated effects, and an intuitive 'Orbiter' for one-touch sound morphing. Seamlessly integrate with your mobile studio setup via MIDI and Audio Unit v3 support.

Highlights
  • 16-voice FM Synthesizer
  • Complex sound design
  • Integrated FX (Filter, Delay, Reverb, Spacializer)
  • Orbiter for sound morphing
  • Standalone & Audio Unit v3 support
  • MIDI and Ableton Link integration
  • iCloud Preset Sync
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The Cinematic Machine Aparillo is an advanced 16 voice FM synth tailored for complex sound structures , majestic motions, moving and evolving soundscapes and atmospheres that are perfect for film, TV or games. It‘s not limited to the conventional fm sounds but also delivers a huge range of styles from basses to brasses, pads to leads to even percussion. ••• SYNTH ••• It is based on two interacting FM Synthesizers capable of forming the most complex timbres. A clever arrangement of synthesis, wave shaping, filtering, FX and modulation unfolds into a serious sound design tool for epic sonic creation. Aparillo uses many parameters that can be modulated for individual adjustments PER voice. Each of the sixteen voices interact with almost two dozen targets in a variety of ways for a continuous transformation and to create endless rhythms and melodic progressions. ••• FX ••• The integrated effects include a free-signalflow Filter/Spacial Comb device, a polyphonic Auto Pan with multiple waveforms, the obligatory Delay, our finest Reverb algorithm, and a Sugar Bytes innovation, the Spacializer. This is a very special breed of delay based effect, which can work as a delay, reverb or tuned comb filter and can add room, plucked strings or even pinged percussion to your sound. ••• ORBITER ••• The superstar of Aparillo is the Orbiter, an instinctual "mass-controller" you move through Aparillo's endless sonic universes for one-touch sound morphing. That finally gives you unlimited control over new grounds of sound manipulation. Aparillo for iPad will seamlessly integrate with your mobile studio setup. We built in MIDI support (Virtual, Network, External, Bluetooth), Audio Unit v3 and Ableton Link. Syncing your presets to use them accross other devices couldn't be easier with iCloud. Enjoy Aparillo, the more you dig into it the more you fall in love with it! Features: • Standalone & Audio Unit v3 • FM Synthesizer with 16 Voices • Formant Shifting, Wave Folding & Shifting • Multi-Mode Filter with Spacializer • Orbiter for one-touch Sound Morphing • 500 handpicked Presets • Ableton Link Support • Full MIDI Support (Virtual, Network, External, Bluetooth), MIDI Learn & Host Automation • Preset iCloud Sync • Preset Share

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Aparillo at 4.9 against Theremini Advanced Software Editor's 3.8. Aparillo also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 60%) and ratings volume (506 vs 13). Theremini Advanced Software Editor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Both are free to download. Aparillo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Theremini Advanced Software Editor asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aparillo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aparillo has 506 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Theremini Advanced Software Editor's written reviews are positive against 88% of Aparillo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Theremini Advanced Software Editor versus Aparillo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTheremini Advanced Software EditorAparillo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (13 ratings)4.9 (506 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews88.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13506 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoog Music Inc.Sugar Bytes GmbH

Customer experience

Theremini Advanced Software Editor

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Aparillo

All ratings506 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative5.3%

Bugs and requests

Theremini Advanced Software Editor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Aparillo

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Saved patches not compatible across versions
  • Orbiter parameters not accessible on latest iOS

Requested features

4 requests
  • More preset packs and sound libraries
  • Improved MIDI and automation support
  • Custom tuning and scale options
  • Expanded keyboard and note range

In-app purchases

None

Theremini Advanced Software Editor

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Aparillo

One-time1
  • Aparillo Full Version$24.99

Questions

Is Theremini Advanced Software Editor free?
Theremini Advanced Software Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aparillo free?
Aparillo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Theremini Advanced Software Editor or Aparillo?
Aparillo is rated higher. Theremini Advanced Software Editor averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Aparillo averages 4.9 from 506 ratings.
Do Theremini Advanced Software Editor or Aparillo have ads?
Neither Theremini Advanced Software Editor nor Aparillo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Theremini Advanced Software Editor or Aparillo?
Theremini Advanced Software Editor ships an update every 4 months, and Aparillo every 4 months. Most recently, Theremini Advanced Software Editor was updated on June 1, 2026 and Aparillo on September 17, 2026.

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