2024 iOS App Sales & Discussions

tubespace

@Poppadocrock said:

@Syn said:

@sveinbjorn said:

@gusgranite said:

@Poppadocrock said:
All Sonic Labs Apps on Sale
https://apps.apple.com/ke/developer/sonic-labs-gmbh/id1320822035

These apps are still not in available in Canada for some reason. I let the developer know months ago. Does Hainbach live in Canada?? 😉

Does thiswork?
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thermosynth/id1619491705

works fine !

Double checked yes it worked

Does not work for Canada.

Syn

@tubespace said:

@Poppadocrock said:

@Syn said:

@sveinbjorn said:

@gusgranite said:

@Poppadocrock said:
All Sonic Labs Apps on Sale
https://apps.apple.com/ke/developer/sonic-labs-gmbh/id1320822035

These apps are still not in available in Canada for some reason. I let the developer know months ago. Does Hainbach live in Canada?? 😉

Does thiswork?
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thermosynth/id1619491705

works fine !

Double checked yes it worked

Does not work for Canada.

The link was for the US, I know they used to sell in Canada as thats where I got mine, wonder what changed

Dav

@belldu said:

@Dav said:

@dakti said:
ATTENTION PLEASE - StaffPad IAP

I think I just found a rabbit hole. There is no information about this in AppRaven, StaffPad website, etc.. I provide prices after checking in the app on my iPad. Did I miss something or this is the biggest StaffPad IAP sale ever? Or it is a glitch in my AppStore... All $100 IAPs are discounted to $20 and some to $10. Most of the big IAP was previously discounted to $70 only (some to $50-$35). Whoever wanted to buy IAP is now having his dream come true... I know it's still very expensive, but on the other hand it's never been so cheap. Enjoy

Can someone confirm it on your side?

$20 - Berlin Strings
$20 - Berlin Strings First Chairs
$20 - Berlin Woodwinds
$20 - Berlin Percussion
$20 - Berlin Brass
$10 - Berlin Pianist
$10 - Berlin Harps

$20 - CineStrings
$20 - CineStrings Solo
$20 - CineBrass
$20 - CineWinds
$20 - CinePerc
$20 - Epic Virtual Choir
$10 - CinePiano
$10 - Acoustic Cello Legato
$10 - Solo Violin by Taylor Davies
$10 - CineHarps

$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Brass
$20 - Spitfire Chamber Strings
$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Strings
$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Woodwinds
$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Percussion

Compare above sample libraries on Youtube in StaffPad
0. StaffPad Standard Sounds (free) - from 3:42
1. Berlin Series - from 4:47
2. Cinesamples - from 5:46
3. SpirtFire Audio - from 6:54
Which one complete library is best to buy from that three in your opinion / or is it better to buy different parts from each library?

Wow! I bought staffpad today and am blown away. The Berlin Brass sounds awesome. This a composers dream app.. I hope these stay on sale a while so I can pick up some more packs on the cheap!

I just bought StaffPad today and have just won the 'worst buy' award having spent $70 NZD on this app alone. I didn't realise that it is almost totally dependent on having an Apple Pencil, which I don't have.
While Notion Mobile has pencil support too, its fully usable from Touch alone, and I was hoping for the same with StaffPad.

The default sounds are terrible compared to Notion as well, and although I got the Muse sounds too, and understand the IAP ones are way better sounding, it's all unusable without a pencil :-(

Ouch. Yeah a pencil is a must unfortunately. I also thought the default sounds were not that impressive (some), the IAP are better. The muse sounds are nice for free, especially the flute which sounds very pretty, better than the paid ones I think.. I will be using staffpad mostly for my brass arrangements. Honestly it’s been a little frustrating so far, it doesn’t easily recognize my handwriting, will have to adapt to it.

Poppadocrock

Tonality - Music Theory is $3 off at $4.99 - 4 AU’s inside
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tonality-music-theory/id1467552236

offbrands

@Coloobar said:
This may be a somewhat unpopular opinion on Black Friday, but I decided to buy Loopy Pro even though it doesn’t go on sale… it’s an amazing app from an amazing developer who needs our support.

Not unpopular at all. Loopy Pro is brilliant and Michael getting support is dope to hear. Glad you’re enjoying it! It blows my mind every time I open it still 😅

offbrands

@Poppadocrock said:
Tonality - Music Theory is $3 off at $4.99 - 4 AU’s inside
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tonality-music-theory/id1467552236

Incredible app. The AU’s are so helpful.

offbrands

@ejacul337 said:
Poison - 202 compliments Pure Acid imo, incredible combo, poison has like 500 super in your face aggressive acid presets. Really loud, really iconic sounding shit. Highly recommend

Good to know!

offbrands

See @Coloobar - arguably a popular opinion!

@Crawlingwind said:
Wisdom!

@deadpoetlive said:

@Coloobar said:
This may be a somewhat unpopular opinion on Black Friday, but I decided to buy Loopy Pro even though it doesn’t go on sale… it’s an amazing app from an amazing developer who needs our support.

Better to have one full price app you use, than a dozen at half price you don't.

@Johnmayo said:

@Coloobar said:
This may be a somewhat unpopular opinion on Black Friday, but I decided to buy Loopy Pro even though it doesn’t go on sale… it’s an amazing app from an amazing developer who needs our support.

Good choice.

Poppadocrock

@ejacul337 said:
Finally grabbed Kaspar, this thing is for guitar?! Jesus. lol at these waveforms clum, stache. Haha- Yonac is fun.

There's this amp simulator for sale rn that sounds so late 80's rock- so good.

Buzzone and thumpone are highly recommended (byme)

Roxsyn is the one for guitar Kaspar is a massive 8 layer synth each with three oscillators.

Poppadocrock

@Syn said:

@tubespace said:

@Poppadocrock said:

@Syn said:

@sveinbjorn said:

@gusgranite said:

@Poppadocrock said:
All Sonic Labs Apps on Sale
https://apps.apple.com/ke/developer/sonic-labs-gmbh/id1320822035

These apps are still not in available in Canada for some reason. I let the developer know months ago. Does Hainbach live in Canada?? 😉

Does thiswork?
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thermosynth/id1619491705

works fine !

Double checked yes it worked

Does not work for Canada.

The link was for the US, I know they used to sell in Canada as thats where I got mine, wonder what changed

Yea forget the link just search the developer or app on the App Store or even inside app raven or app agg

reasOne

It might have been mentioned I’m not sure at this point lol but fabfilter stuff is on sale.

I finished a bundle and got volcano 3, timeless 3 for 25$

ecou

@belldu said:

@Dav said:

@dakti said:
ATTENTION PLEASE - StaffPad IAP

I think I just found a rabbit hole. There is no information about this in AppRaven, StaffPad website, etc.. I provide prices after checking in the app on my iPad. Did I miss something or this is the biggest StaffPad IAP sale ever? Or it is a glitch in my AppStore... All $100 IAPs are discounted to $20 and some to $10. Most of the big IAP was previously discounted to $70 only (some to $50-$35). Whoever wanted to buy IAP is now having his dream come true... I know it's still very expensive, but on the other hand it's never been so cheap. Enjoy

Can someone confirm it on your side?

$20 - Berlin Strings
$20 - Berlin Strings First Chairs
$20 - Berlin Woodwinds
$20 - Berlin Percussion
$20 - Berlin Brass
$10 - Berlin Pianist
$10 - Berlin Harps

$20 - CineStrings
$20 - CineStrings Solo
$20 - CineBrass
$20 - CineWinds
$20 - CinePerc
$20 - Epic Virtual Choir
$10 - CinePiano
$10 - Acoustic Cello Legato
$10 - Solo Violin by Taylor Davies
$10 - CineHarps

$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Brass
$20 - Spitfire Chamber Strings
$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Strings
$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Woodwinds
$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Percussion

Compare above sample libraries on Youtube in StaffPad
0. StaffPad Standard Sounds (free) - from 3:42
1. Berlin Series - from 4:47
2. Cinesamples - from 5:46
3. SpirtFire Audio - from 6:54
Which one complete library is best to buy from that three in your opinion / or is it better to buy different parts from each library?

Wow! I bought staffpad today and am blown away. The Berlin Brass sounds awesome. This a composers dream app.. I hope these stay on sale a while so I can pick up some more packs on the cheap!

I just bought StaffPad today and have just won the 'worst buy' award having spent $70 NZD on this app alone. I didn't realise that it is almost totally dependent on having an Apple Pencil, which I don't have.
While Notion Mobile has pencil support too, its fully usable from Touch alone, and I was hoping for the same with StaffPad.

The default sounds are terrible compared to Notion as well, and although I got the Muse sounds too, and understand the IAP ones are way better sounding, it's all unusable without a pencil :-(

Maybe Staffpad would work with one of those inexpensive third party pencil. I have one from Penoval and I am very happy with it.

bpert

@satchnut said:

@craftycurate said:

@gregsmith said:
Trooper for 3.49 is a steal! It’s one of my faves for bass.

I wonder how different it is from Kauldron which is one if my bass gotos.

Kauldron is still the fattest of the Yonacs. Trooper sounds a bit more like a "Magellan 3" to my earballs. Could just be the factory presets, though.

I have all of Yonac’s offerings and I have to say I use Magellan the most by far. May be one of the most underrated synths on iOS imo. Still love Kauldron, Trooper, and even Galileo Organ, Steel Guitar Pro, and Roxsyn Guitar Synth. Yonac apps have a special thing happening.

necrobyte

@ecou said:

@belldu said:

@Dav said:

@dakti said:
ATTENTION PLEASE - StaffPad IAP

I think I just found a rabbit hole. There is no information about this in AppRaven, StaffPad website, etc.. I provide prices after checking in the app on my iPad. Did I miss something or this is the biggest StaffPad IAP sale ever? Or it is a glitch in my AppStore... All $100 IAPs are discounted to $20 and some to $10. Most of the big IAP was previously discounted to $70 only (some to $50-$35). Whoever wanted to buy IAP is now having his dream come true... I know it's still very expensive, but on the other hand it's never been so cheap. Enjoy

Can someone confirm it on your side?

$20 - Berlin Strings
$20 - Berlin Strings First Chairs
$20 - Berlin Woodwinds
$20 - Berlin Percussion
$20 - Berlin Brass
$10 - Berlin Pianist
$10 - Berlin Harps

$20 - CineStrings
$20 - CineStrings Solo
$20 - CineBrass
$20 - CineWinds
$20 - CinePerc
$20 - Epic Virtual Choir
$10 - CinePiano
$10 - Acoustic Cello Legato
$10 - Solo Violin by Taylor Davies
$10 - CineHarps

$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Brass
$20 - Spitfire Chamber Strings
$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Strings
$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Woodwinds
$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Percussion

Compare above sample libraries on Youtube in StaffPad
0. StaffPad Standard Sounds (free) - from 3:42
1. Berlin Series - from 4:47
2. Cinesamples - from 5:46
3. SpirtFire Audio - from 6:54
Which one complete library is best to buy from that three in your opinion / or is it better to buy different parts from each library?

Wow! I bought staffpad today and am blown away. The Berlin Brass sounds awesome. This a composers dream app.. I hope these stay on sale a while so I can pick up some more packs on the cheap!

I just bought StaffPad today and have just won the 'worst buy' award having spent $70 NZD on this app alone. I didn't realise that it is almost totally dependent on having an Apple Pencil, which I don't have.
While Notion Mobile has pencil support too, its fully usable from Touch alone, and I was hoping for the same with StaffPad.

The default sounds are terrible compared to Notion as well, and although I got the Muse sounds too, and understand the IAP ones are way better sounding, it's all unusable without a pencil :-(

Maybe Staffpad would work with one of those inexpensive third party pencil. I have one from Penoval and I am very happy with it.

Only if it has pressure sensitivity. I had to buy original stylus for Staffpad.

offbrands

@ejacul337 said:
Ableton Note beta: (TestFlight needed)

https://t.me/OfficialTestFlight/5556

Good looks! Idk why have I slept on Note for so long but this thing goes.

Just an idea machine in my favorite format. Didn’t know it had all these instruments in it and a sampler
I’ve been at it for an hour and half straight!

ecou

@necrobyte said:

@ecou said:

@belldu said:

@Dav said:

@dakti said:
ATTENTION PLEASE - StaffPad IAP

I think I just found a rabbit hole. There is no information about this in AppRaven, StaffPad website, etc.. I provide prices after checking in the app on my iPad. Did I miss something or this is the biggest StaffPad IAP sale ever? Or it is a glitch in my AppStore... All $100 IAPs are discounted to $20 and some to $10. Most of the big IAP was previously discounted to $70 only (some to $50-$35). Whoever wanted to buy IAP is now having his dream come true... I know it's still very expensive, but on the other hand it's never been so cheap. Enjoy

Can someone confirm it on your side?

$20 - Berlin Strings
$20 - Berlin Strings First Chairs
$20 - Berlin Woodwinds
$20 - Berlin Percussion
$20 - Berlin Brass
$10 - Berlin Pianist
$10 - Berlin Harps

$20 - CineStrings
$20 - CineStrings Solo
$20 - CineBrass
$20 - CineWinds
$20 - CinePerc
$20 - Epic Virtual Choir
$10 - CinePiano
$10 - Acoustic Cello Legato
$10 - Solo Violin by Taylor Davies
$10 - CineHarps

$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Brass
$20 - Spitfire Chamber Strings
$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Strings
$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Woodwinds
$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Percussion

Compare above sample libraries on Youtube in StaffPad
0. StaffPad Standard Sounds (free) - from 3:42
1. Berlin Series - from 4:47
2. Cinesamples - from 5:46
3. SpirtFire Audio - from 6:54
Which one complete library is best to buy from that three in your opinion / or is it better to buy different parts from each library?

Wow! I bought staffpad today and am blown away. The Berlin Brass sounds awesome. This a composers dream app.. I hope these stay on sale a while so I can pick up some more packs on the cheap!

I just bought StaffPad today and have just won the 'worst buy' award having spent $70 NZD on this app alone. I didn't realise that it is almost totally dependent on having an Apple Pencil, which I don't have.
While Notion Mobile has pencil support too, its fully usable from Touch alone, and I was hoping for the same with StaffPad.

The default sounds are terrible compared to Notion as well, and although I got the Muse sounds too, and understand the IAP ones are way better sounding, it's all unusable without a pencil :-(

Maybe Staffpad would work with one of those inexpensive third party pencil. I have one from Penoval and I am very happy with it.

Only if it has pressure sensitivity. I had to buy original stylus for Staffpad.

This list may be helpful. https://rigorousthemes.com/blog/apple-pencil-alternatives-with-pressure-sensitivity/

satchnut

@bpert said:

@satchnut said:

@craftycurate said:

@gregsmith said:
Trooper for 3.49 is a steal! It’s one of my faves for bass.

I wonder how different it is from Kauldron which is one if my bass gotos.

Kauldron is still the fattest of the Yonacs. Trooper sounds a bit more like a "Magellan 3" to my earballs. Could just be the factory presets, though.

I have all of Yonac’s offerings and I have to say I use Magellan the most by far. May be one of the most underrated synths on iOS imo. Still love Kauldron, Trooper, and even Galileo Organ, Steel Guitar Pro, and Roxsyn Guitar Synth. Yonac apps have a special thing happening.

No shade for sure. Definitely love all Yonacs in their own way!

satchnut

Man... Anybody snag tardigrain? Missed the sale by a few minutes. Wondering how sad I should be...

Poppadocrock

@ejacul337 said:
Ableton Note beta: (TestFlight needed)

https://t.me/OfficialTestFlight/5556

Super dope, thanks.

aaronpc

@satchnut said:
Man... Anybody snag tardigrain? Missed the sale by a few minutes. Wondering how sad I should be...

Exactly $1 sad. 😁

Poppadocrock

Rymdigare is $1 off at $3.99
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rymdigare/id1571187848

Poppadocrock

Most Alexey Nadzharov Apps on Sale
https://apps.apple.com/by/developer/alexey-nadzharov/id729549192

So far these are on sale - Green ones

satchnut

@aaronpc said:

@satchnut said:
Man... Anybody snag tardigrain? Missed the sale by a few minutes. Wondering how sad I should be...

Exactly $1 sad. 😁

Touché.

Poppadocrock

New Release

Jacquardi is $2.99 - envelope module for midi
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jacquardi/id6738633198

belldu

@ecou said:

@necrobyte said:

@ecou said:

@belldu said:

@Dav said:

@dakti said:
ATTENTION PLEASE - StaffPad IAP

I think I just found a rabbit hole. There is no information about this in AppRaven, StaffPad website, etc.. I provide prices after checking in the app on my iPad. Did I miss something or this is the biggest StaffPad IAP sale ever? Or it is a glitch in my AppStore... All $100 IAPs are discounted to $20 and some to $10. Most of the big IAP was previously discounted to $70 only (some to $50-$35). Whoever wanted to buy IAP is now having his dream come true... I know it's still very expensive, but on the other hand it's never been so cheap. Enjoy

Can someone confirm it on your side?

$20 - Berlin Strings
$20 - Berlin Strings First Chairs
$20 - Berlin Woodwinds
$20 - Berlin Percussion
$20 - Berlin Brass
$10 - Berlin Pianist
$10 - Berlin Harps

$20 - CineStrings
$20 - CineStrings Solo
$20 - CineBrass
$20 - CineWinds
$20 - CinePerc
$20 - Epic Virtual Choir
$10 - CinePiano
$10 - Acoustic Cello Legato
$10 - Solo Violin by Taylor Davies
$10 - CineHarps

$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Brass
$20 - Spitfire Chamber Strings
$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Strings
$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Woodwinds
$20 - Spitfire Symphonic Percussion

Compare above sample libraries on Youtube in StaffPad
0. StaffPad Standard Sounds (free) - from 3:42
1. Berlin Series - from 4:47
2. Cinesamples - from 5:46
3. SpirtFire Audio - from 6:54
Which one complete library is best to buy from that three in your opinion / or is it better to buy different parts from each library?

Wow! I bought staffpad today and am blown away. The Berlin Brass sounds awesome. This a composers dream app.. I hope these stay on sale a while so I can pick up some more packs on the cheap!

I just bought StaffPad today and have just won the 'worst buy' award having spent $70 NZD on this app alone. I didn't realise that it is almost totally dependent on having an Apple Pencil, which I don't have.
While Notion Mobile has pencil support too, its fully usable from Touch alone, and I was hoping for the same with StaffPad.

The default sounds are terrible compared to Notion as well, and although I got the Muse sounds too, and understand the IAP ones are way better sounding, it's all unusable without a pencil :-(

Maybe Staffpad would work with one of those inexpensive third party pencil. I have one from Penoval and I am very happy with it.

Only if it has pressure sensitivity. I had to buy original stylus for Staffpad.

This list may be helpful. https://rigorousthemes.com/blog/apple-pencil-alternatives-with-pressure-sensitivity/

Thanks for the additional info about need for pressure sensitivity. For the first time ever, I bailed, and requested a refund, however will do some further research and may try again in the future. I only really wanted it to try a few things and have plenty of other musical projects that don't require the kind of quality of orchestration I was hoping to get 'easily' through StaffPad.

gusgranite

@Poppadocrock said:

@Syn said:

@tubespace said:

@Poppadocrock said:

@Syn said:

@sveinbjorn said:

@gusgranite said:

@Poppadocrock said:
All Sonic Labs Apps on Sale
https://apps.apple.com/ke/developer/sonic-labs-gmbh/id1320822035

These apps are still not in available in Canada for some reason. I let the developer know months ago. Does Hainbach live in Canada?? 😉

Does thiswork?
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/thermosynth/id1619491705

works fine !

Double checked yes it worked

Does not work for Canada.

The link was for the US, I know they used to sell in Canada as thats where I got mine, wonder what changed

Yea forget the link just search the developer or app on the App Store or even inside app raven or app agg

Don’t mean to keep coming back to this but just want people to know that the developer’s apps are actually no longer available in Canada. He pulled them for some reason and didn’t respond to my support ticket asking for them to be reinstated. It’s not a link or a search thing.

bluegroove

@offbrands said:

@bluegroove said:
I'm looking for a good acid app for that 303 sound. Does Pure Acid or Troublemaker ever go on sale? Or maybe Poison 202?

Pure Acid is brilliant. It just went on sale but the last two years it’s half off on Christmas - 1st. Randomly just said earlier today it’s a GOAT app for me probably top 5. Multiout AUV3 some dope presets and honestly getting going from init is really easy. The bass synth / seq is incredible. Slides!!!

Bram only does the Black Friday deal and picks a few of his apps. From what I can tell. All of his apps are priced really well and worth the price. I’ve never regretted paying full for this - ymmv - I don’t have troublemaker so I can’t say how great it is but looks dope!

Can’t say on Poison 202 but I bet it’s good.

@ejacul337 said:
Poison - 202 compliments Pure Acid imo, incredible combo, poison has like 500 super in your face aggressive acid presets. Really loud, really iconic sounding shit. Highly recommend

@satchnut said:

@bluegroove said:
I'm looking for a good acid app for that 303 sound. Does Pure Acid or Troublemaker ever go on sale? Or maybe Poison 202?

Troublemaker's envelope and filter don't sound much like a 303 (flatter, maybe a x0xb0x?); it does come with a bonus AUv3 "modded" for extra coolity.

Poison-202 is more of an extended Access Virus clone and isn't meant for acid in particular, as I understand.

If you happen to have DRC, then you already have a very convincing acid synth, imo.

Much appreciated!

Cambler

@bpert said:

@satchnut said:

@craftycurate said:

@gregsmith said:
Trooper for 3.49 is a steal! It’s one of my faves for bass.

I wonder how different it is from Kauldron which is one if my bass gotos.

Kauldron is still the fattest of the Yonacs. Trooper sounds a bit more like a "Magellan 3" to my earballs. Could just be the factory presets, though.

I have all of Yonac’s offerings and I have to say I use Magellan the most by far. May be one of the most underrated synths on iOS imo. Still love Kauldron, Trooper, and even Galileo Organ, Steel Guitar Pro, and Roxsyn Guitar Synth. Yonac apps have a special thing happening.

I totally agree about Yonac's synths. Kasper and Magellan produce some amazing sounds. The Spidericemidas presets are amazing.

Gavinski

@deadpoetlive said:

@Coloobar said:
This may be a somewhat unpopular opinion on Black Friday, but I decided to buy Loopy Pro even though it doesn’t go on sale… it’s an amazing app from an amazing developer who needs our support.

Better to have one full price app you use, than a dozen at half price you don't.

Absolutely! I went absolutely bonkers in the 2019 app sales. Vast majority of stuff I bought, I never went on to use. Sales are beneficial to highly discerning consumers only. Their cons outweigh their pros for consumers led by fomo rather than wisdom, and for who have difficulty exercising impulse control.

Johnmayo

@Gavinski said:

@deadpoetlive said:

@Coloobar said:
This may be a somewhat unpopular opinion on Black Friday, but I decided to buy Loopy Pro even though it doesn’t go on sale… it’s an amazing app from an amazing developer who needs our support.

Better to have one full price app you use, than a dozen at half price you don't.

Absolutely! I went absolutely bonkers in the 2019 app sales. Vast majority of stuff I bought, I never went on to use. Sales are beneficial to highly discerning consumers only. Their cons outweigh their pros for consumers led by fomo rather than wisdom, and for who have difficulty exercising impulse control.

Top 3 biggest purchase regrets?