---
title: "Trope - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United Kingdom | Apple App Store"
description: "Trope, designed by ambient pioneer Brian Eno and musician / software designer Peter Chilvers, expands further on the ideas introduced by Bloom, their acclaimed iPhone application.  Darker in tone, Tro"
---

# Trope — United Kingdom

![Trope App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple116/v4/3a/20/97/3a2097b6-a485-2697-9c9d-6e3142bf2723/AppIcon-1x_U007emarketing-0-10-0-85-220.png/434x0w.png)

**Developer:** [Opal](https://apptail.io/developer/opal-AVwb) (United Kingdom)
**Category:** Music
**Rating:** 3.5/5 (14 ratings)
**Price:** Free
**Bundle ID:** com.generativemusic.trope
**Store:** Apple App Store
**Country:** United Kingdom
**Version:** 1.4 (released 2023-09-19)
**Original Release:** 2009-09-19
**Languages:** English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish

**App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/app/id312164495)
**AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/united-kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/united-kingdom)

## Trope Description
Trope, designed by ambient pioneer Brian Eno and musician / software designer Peter Chilvers, expands further on the ideas introduced by Bloom, their acclaimed iPhone application.  Darker in tone, Trope immerses users in endlessly evolving soundscapes created by tracing abstract shapes onto the screen, varying the tone with each movement.

Recommended for headphones and external speakers.

"Trope is a different emotional experience from Bloom - more introspective, more atmospheric. It shows that generative music, as one of the newest forms of sonema, can draw on a broad palette of moods." - Brian Eno

## Trope Screenshots
- [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple116/v4/4d/b6/3c/4db63c14-c4a0-b4e6-f160-1539396903cb/pr_source.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple116/v4/e2/13/1f/e2131f7d-e8ea-baeb-61a6-5ba8463550e2/pr_source.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple116/v4/a6/04/73/a6047360-1e3b-b4c8-aa25-754db22215e7/pr_source.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple116/v4/be/94/5a/be945a36-5a34-f9d1-2d9b-e5adf2bbf8b8/pr_source.png/640x960.png)
- [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple116/v4/11/9b/b7/119bb7c3-af7d-86d4-7953-d6f06d3a08c1/pr_source.png/640x960.png)

## Trope Rating Breakdown in United Kingdom
- 5 stars: 5 (36%)
- 4 stars: 3 (21%)
- 3 stars: 2 (14%)
- 2 stars: 2 (14%)
- 1 stars: 2 (14%)

## Trope Reviews in United Kingdom

### **--- "Major flaw"
Does not run in the background or when iPad is in sleep mode, so pretty useless as an ambient app. Foolish.
-- finaldiner, 2023-10-09

### ****- "Perfect work music"
I poopoo-ed this app when I first bought it many years ago.  The interaction element didn’t gel with me.  Now that I’m working from home during the coronavirus lockdown, I’m finding it perfect for creating ambient mood music to help with focus.  I just turn it, click Listen and the textures evolve by themselves.
-- Adam in Space, 2020-06-04

### ***** "Beautiful"
Somewhat more weighty and textural than Bloom, I use this for background atmosphere, creative work, relaxation and travel. I find generative music absolutely fascinating and the guys who made this have done well. Beautiful.
-- Jameslondon74, 2018-03-30

### *---- "Updated review"
For some reason the App would update and was giving me errors about iOS 11 incompatible but a hard reset has now updated and it no longer complains
-- Tunesholio, 2017-04-17

### **--- "Problem with update"
Since updating I can only listen not create. Please could you address this?
-- a1b2a1c2u1s, 2015-08-15

### ***** "Sublime"
You need some space in your life. Some calm. Less bangs and crashes. More gentle flow. 

Trope provides this. 

It won't be for everyone. 

It's not Absolute Radio. 

But for those who need some peace this will do.
-- ansonort, 2014-07-06

### ***** "Eno"
If you like Eno, you'll love it. Don't expect a drum kit.
-- electriksh33p, 2013-08-26

### ***-- "Time for an update."
I agree with the reviewers comments about it's limitations. Feeling that its twenty-odd megabytes of iPhone memory that could be used for better things. I'd like to see a few of the ideas for improvements taken up by the developers.
-- Minty_Mobile, 2013-05-21

### ****- "Trope"
Excellent app if you like Brian Eno and ambient music then this is for you. Compose your own Eno track. The only down side to all his apps you cant save your work. Need to bring a version that you can do just that Brian. 
Would have got give stars but for the save function not included.
-- Eno ferry, 2012-11-19

### ***** "Just listen!"
That is all
-- ChrisCarvalho, 2012-05-17

### ***** "Buy it!"
Forget composing, just leave it on its generative setting and chill out
-- Atticusphotog, 2012-03-20

### ***** "ENOrmous!!!!"
An amazing app, probably the best music app there is. Creates music and soundscapes with incredible depth. Awesome!!
-- Astrokool, 2011-03-21

### *---- "Frustrating"
As a musician interested in the interactive possibilities of the iPod interface, I found this very disappointing, because of the lack of control. It's a bit "light" on any real interaction - frustrating and uncreative.
-- TheClarifyThatTeam, 2010-10-16

### **--- "Trope"
Was very disappointed: I expected a lot more of this app which seems surprisingly uncreative and has little stickability.
-- tn325, 2010-07-13

### ***** "Brilliant"
Trope enters you into an ambient darkness in which you become more and more in depth with. Thi is addicting yet satisfying, creative yet simple. A must have for any musician, artist, music lover or any app collector!
-- Masterofmasters28, 2010-01-10

### ***** "Sublime"
'Trope' is an incredible music app, probably the best there is. 

If you like ambient music then this will blow you away. 

Be great if you could record your own compositions, but other than that, this is the greatest app I've bought.
-- richeno, 2010-01-02

### ***** "Eno does it again"
Eno's always been pushing the boundaries of what constitutes music and especially generative methods in music, probably first a major theme in his music for airports. Trope and Bloom (for "air" actually has nothing to do with him) are both absolutely fantastic, and I think that it's great that he's putting the music in the hands of the user, again an act of self-distancing from his creation.... something he seems to do a lot. Definitely buy these two apps.
-- spaaceship, 2009-12-17

### ****- "Darker"
not as good as Bloom for an immediate response but fun nonetheless!
-- The vexed one, 2009-10-13

### ***** "Brilliant as is to be expected"
Superb synthesis of sound and light. Please add a recording function.
-- Erwins Cat, 2009-09-24

### ****- "Nice "
Brian Eno in your pocket!
-- Shadowlite, 2009-09-24

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## Trope Store Rankings
| Chart | Country | Category | Rank |
|-------|---------|----------|------|
| Top Paid | Ireland | Music | #43 |
| Top Paid | Greece | Music | #47 |
| Top Paid | Portugal | Music | #50 |
| Top Paid | Italy | Music | #58 |
| Top Paid | Belgium | Music | #64 |
| Top Paid | Argentina | Music | #71 |
| Top Paid | Denmark | Music | #74 |
| Top Paid | Sweden | Music | #76 |
| Top Paid | Finland | Music | #79 |
| Top Paid | Austria | Music | #85 |
| Top Paid | Norway | Music | #92 |
| Top Paid | New Zealand | Music | #92 |
| Top Paid | Spain | Music | #100 |
| Top Paid | Romania | Music | #101 |
| Top Paid | Switzerland | Music | #115 |
| Top Paid | Netherlands | Music | #118 |
| Top Paid | Hungary | Music | #122 |
| Top Paid | Poland | Music | #123 |
| Top Paid | Chile | Music | #124 |
| Top Paid | Lebanon | Music | #125 |
| Top Paid | Mexico | Music | #126 |
| Top Paid | France | Music | #129 |
| Top Paid | Peru | Music | #140 |
| Top Paid | Australia | Music | #155 |
| Top Paid | Singapore | Music | #160 |
| Top Paid | Israel | Music | #166 |
| Top Paid | Russia | Music | #166 |
| Top Paid | Canada | Music | #174 |
| Top Paid | Czechia | Music | #178 |
| Top Paid | Hong Kong SAR China | Music | #181 |
| Top Paid | South Africa | Music | #181 |
| Top Paid | Japan | Music | #194 |
| Top Paid | Türkiye | Music | #203 |
| Top Paid | United Kingdom | Music | #204 |
| Top Paid | Germany | Music | #205 |
| Top Paid | Ecuador | Music | #218 |
| Top Paid | Brazil | Music | #222 |
| Top Paid | South Korea | Music | #228 |
| Top Paid | Malaysia | Music | #244 |
| Top Paid | Indonesia | Music | #263 |
| Top Paid | United Arab Emirates | Music | #271 |
| Top Paid | Kazakhstan | Music | #274 |
| Top Paid | Philippines | Music | #284 |
| Top Paid | China | Music | #313 |
| Top Paid | India | Music | #330 |
| Top Paid | Taiwan | Music | #344 |
| Top Paid | Egypt | Music | #344 |
| Top Paid | Thailand | Music | #346 |
| Top Paid | Ukraine | Music | #350 |
| Top Paid | Vietnam | Music | #410 |
| Top Paid | Italy | Overall | #468 |


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## Trope Available In
- [United States](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/united-states)
- [United Kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/united-kingdom)
- [Norway](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/norway)
- [France](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/france)
- [Australia](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/australia)
- [Belgium](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/belgium)
- [Canada](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/canada)
- [Netherlands](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/netherlands)
- [Germany](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/germany)
- [Brazil](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/brazil)
- [South Korea](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/south-korea)
- [Japan](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/japan)
- [Ireland](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/ireland)
- [Portugal](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/portugal)
- [Russia](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/russia)
- [Switzerland](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/switzerland)
- [Sweden](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/sweden)
- [Luxembourg](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/luxembourg)
- [Austria](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/austria)
- [Chile](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/chile)
- [China](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/china)
- [Czechia](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/czechia)
- [Denmark](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/denmark)
- [Spain](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/spain)
- [Finland](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/finland)
- [Greece](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/greece)
- [Croatia](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/croatia)
- [Indonesia](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/indonesia)
- [Italy](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/italy)
- [Lebanon](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/lebanon)
- [Mexico](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/mexico)
- [New Zealand](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/new-zealand)
- [Poland](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/poland)
- [Türkiye](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/turkey)
- [South Africa](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/south-africa)
- [Estonia](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/estonia)
- [Ecuador](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/ecuador)
- [Kuwait](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/kuwait)
- [Kazakhstan](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/kazakhstan)
- [Taiwan](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/taiwan)
- [United Arab Emirates](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/united-arab-emirates)
- [Malta](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/malta)
- [Ukraine](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/ukraine)
- [Malaysia](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/malaysia)
- [Colombia](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/colombia)
- [Belarus](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/belarus)
- [Armenia](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/armenia)
- [Peru](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/peru)
- [Philippines](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/philippines)
- [Vietnam](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/vietnam)
- [Bulgaria](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/bulgaria)
- [Paraguay](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/paraguay)
- [Romania](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/romania)
- [Azerbaijan](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/azerbaijan)
- [Saudi Arabia](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/saudi-arabia)
- [Argentina](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/argentina)
- [Singapore](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/singapore)
- [Hong Kong SAR China](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/hong-kong)
- [Slovenia](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/slovenia)
- [Hungary](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/hungary)
- [Thailand](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/thailand)
- [Egypt](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/egypt)
- [Israel](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/israel)
- [India](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/india)
- [Iceland](https://apptail.io/app/trope-ci/iceland)

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