Comparison

Volotic vs RS

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

Head to head
About

Volotic

Create unique songs with a visual sequencer, no musical experience needed. Arrange "towers" on a grid to generate beats and trigger instruments. Explore diverse tower types and share your creations.

Highlights
  • Nonlinear song composition
  • Tower-based beat creation
  • Instrument triggering
  • Preset scales and arpeggios
  • Manual tuning
  • 3D sound visualization
  • Composition recording and sharing
Features
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Volotic is an experimental nonlinear sequencer by artist Scott Garner. What does that even mean? It means a fun way to create songs for everyone, with no musical experience required. In Volotic, you compose a song by arranging a selection of "towers" on a grid. Each tower has a different function for creating beats, modifying beats or triggering instruments. Here are some points with bullets next to them: • Over fifty tower types with more on the way. • A selection of demo compositions to get you started. • No musical experience is required, preset scales and arpeggios keep things sounding nice. • Manual tuning for advanced control. • 3D sound—drag your music to focus on different sections. • Easily record and share your composition with Everyplay. • Tons of new towers and handy features in Plus Mode. Volotic was selected for inclusion in the App Store Best of 2015. Neat!

About

RS

Compose, sequence, loop, and harmonize with a virtual vocal ensemble. This app offers four distinct modes for creating complex vocal arrangements, including real-time harmonization with your microphone and AI-powered song generation.

Highlights
  • Real-time vocal harmonization
  • Multi-octave virtual keyboard
  • Four recording loops for layered harmonies
  • Manual note editor for pitch and length
  • 16-pattern song sequencing
  • AI song generation
  • Native gear synchronization
Features
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Unleash the full voice of your choir. RS-CHOIR is the ultimate companion app designed exclusively for the Teenage Engineering Choir. Whether you are a composer, producer, or live performer, RS-CHOIR equips you with powerful tools to compose, sequence, loop, and harmonize in real-time. Transform your choir into a fully customizable vocal ensemble with four intuitive modes and advanced synchronization features. FOUR POWERFUL MODES ****Loop & Edit: Play your choir using a multi-octave virtual keyboard. Capture your inspiration with four dedicated recording loops to build complex, layered harmonies. Need perfection? Use the manual note editor to fine-tune the pitch and length of any note until it perfectly fits your vision. ****Sequence: Arrange complete, evolving song structures by chaining up to 16 unique patterns. Define single notes or full chords for every step. Don’t just play notes—play words! Assign specific vowels and consonants to craft custom lyrics and vocal articulations. ****Sing: Turn your Choir into your personal backup singers. Simply tap to latch your microphone, sing a tone, and listen as the Choir seamlessly harmonizes with you in real-time. ****Play: Effortlessly save your compositions and play whenever you want. You can also load MP3 backing tracks that play in perfect parallel with your choir, giving you a massive, full-band sound. ADVANCED PRO FEATURES Native Gear Sync: RS-CHOIR isn't just an isolated app. Send an audio master clock sync pulse directly from your device to perfectly time your Choir with external gear, including Teenage Engineering Pocket Operators, modular synths, and other grooveboxes. AI Song Generation: Generate entirely new songs in seconds! Use our built-in AI workflow and optimized prompts with your favorite AI chat to generate fresh song data. Paste it back into the app, and your Choir will sing a brand-new, original piece. Full Vocal Integration: Bring your choir to the next level. Move beyond simple melodies by adding dedicated vocals and articulations to your masterpieces. Ready to start conducting? Download RS-CHOIR today and bring your vocal arrangements to life. Disclaimer: RS-CHOIR is an independently developed application and is not affiliated with, associated with, or endorsed by Teenage Engineering.

Screenshots

Volotic1 screens
RS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RS at 5.0 against Volotic's 4.2. RS also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Volotic's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 3) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Volotic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and RS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Volotic ships an update every 2 months, RS every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Volotic versus RS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoloticRS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSGARNER LLCRolf Schmucker

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Volotic

One-time1
  • Plus Mode$1.99
3 purchases

RS

One-time3
  • Creator Version$4.99
  • Creator Version$8.99
  • Creator Version$14.99

Questions

Is Volotic free?
Volotic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RS free?
RS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Volotic or RS?
RS is rated higher. Volotic averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while RS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Volotic or RS have ads?
Neither Volotic nor RS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Volotic or RS?
Volotic ships an update every 2 months, and RS every 4 days. Most recently, Volotic was updated on October 24, 2026 and RS on October 25, 2026.

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