Comparison

FieldScaper vs Fluss

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

Head to head
About

FieldScaper

Record, edit, and transform environmental audio into unique soundscapes and textures. This app combines a field recorder with a sound warp engine, offering dynamic presets and real-time effects. It supports MIDI control for live performance and integration with other audio apps.

Highlights
  • Advanced field recorder
  • Sound warp engine
  • Dynamic presets
  • Sample editor
  • Real-time effects
  • MIDI control
  • Inter-App Audio/Audiobus support
Features
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Advanced field recorder combined with a sound warp engine and a collection of ready to use dynamic presets for iPad and iPhone. Discover new ways to create and construct unusual and exciting sounds from any environmental audio recordings or samples recorded from other apps through Inter-App audio or Audiobus. The main advantage is that you can record and modify samples along the way within the single app. You can record sounds and noises, delete unwanted parts and then use presets to give a whole new sounding or create spectacular soundscapes and textures to use them as loops in this app. And even use FieldScaper as effect in real time with other apps or external input. The FieldScaper consists of two main parts. The first part is the field recorder with special options for different ways of record environmental sound from microphone or record other sound sources. With the sample editor you can cut or split the source sample for more convenient use. The second part is the scaper sound engine that with using dynamic presets can easily transform the most ordinary sounds into something absolutely different. These parts connect with each other into one whole but you can use recorder or scaper independently. The FieldScaper supports complete MIDI control for all faders, knobs and many buttons. You can change the parameters of oscillators, filters, delays and mixer by using any external MIDI controller or MIDI apps like sequencers. With the MIDI controllers this app becomes very comfortable to use at live performance. Field recorder: - Auto start record when input signal appears. - Auto stop record when signal below threshold or by time. - Record series of samples by a signal presence. - Recorder timer in seconds or measure (sync with BPM). - Input signal monitor with different modes. - Automatic gain control, cut off input filters and noise gate. - Advanced sample editor (delete, trim, split, cut, copy, paste, undo). - Filter and normalizer for recorded sample. Scaper sound engine: - Loop based mode for processing input in real time as effect. - Three sample-based oscillators, each with set of effects. - Low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, band-stop filters with resonance. - Two range delay with smooth time change and additional modes. - Advanced spatial mixer / reverb with changing of side and distance. - Three-band parametric equalizer for each oscillator. - Wide range changing of oscillator speed with option of reverse. - Distortion effect based on breaking addressing of samples (like on circuit bending). - Complex effect contains lofi, overload, noise, ringmod, flanger, phaser. - Step sequencer can control selected parameter and envelope generator (ADSR). - Individual or group of LFO for each effect with additional modes and BPM sync. - The "Main effect" function for control several parameters simultaneously. Additional features: - More 50 predefined presets with wide range of effects. - Scenes for storing and loading all operation parameters. - Pack the scene and all its samples and presets to single file. - Convenient file manager with groups of files by name or date. - Access samples and records via standard iOS app "Files". - Complete MIDI control for all faders, knobs and other modes. - Adaptive UI for portrait and landscape orientation. - Different color schemes available for UI. - Detailed application description (built-in and PDF file). - Inter-App audio compatible (with transport and BPM controls). - Supports Audiobus 3 with "State Saving" and MIDI features. - Supports Ableton Link with start / stop sync. Requirements: Third generation of iPad or fifth generation of iPhone and higher is required. You can find more details about FieldScaper on the website: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com Overview and demo: https://youtu.be/n9nQRN6xWGo https://youtu.be/cCr5UPkdMY0 https://youtu.be/Kp88NkJpy2M

About

Fluss

Explore granular synthesis with a tactile interface. Import, record, or live-process audio to create unique sound textures, drones, and echoes. Features kinetic sliders for dynamic modulation and a unique shimmer feedback effect.

Highlights
  • Granular synthesis engine
  • Import, record, or live process audio
  • Kinetic sliders for modulation
  • Shimmer feedback effect
  • MIDI playable
  • Oberheim Xpander inspired filter
  • Microtonal experiment support
Features
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Fluss is a sonic playground designed by Bram Bos and Berlin-based musician Hainbach to let you explore granular synthesis in a hands-on way. The playful touch UI invites anything from live performance, experimentation to learning and mastering the granular concept. Multiple plugins: Import, Record or Live Process You can import your own WAVs (standalone & AUv3 Instrument plugin), Record audio (Record effect plugin) or live-process sound (Process effect plugin) to create anything from drones and granular echoes to moving microtonal audio textures. Designed for touch: Kinetic Sliders All sliders and XY pads are linked to a physics model which lets you flick and throw them around. Minimise the friction for endless bouncing motion, as an innovative substitute for traditional LFOs and modulation. There was never a better reason for using a touchscreen for music. Shimmer Feedback effect Like a shimmer reverb, except it feeds the processed audio back into the grain engine. This lets you create an endless loop of pitch-shifting spaciousness, turning even the simplest of sounds into massive woolly mammoths. - 3 Voice grain engine, each with an independent playhead - Playable via MIDI (since version 1.1) - Filter inspired by the Oberheim Xpander, including its resonant Phase filter - Kinetic sliders and pads for playful interaction with the sound - Universal design (iPhone and iPad; iPad Air 2 or higher recommended) - Custom scales, unquantised mode and even Scala-import for microtonal experiments - Use WAVs (or other audio files), record audio or load the app as a live-processing audio effect - Real world tested as an instrument in numerous live performances by Hainbach - Offers light mode and dark mode UI

Screenshots

FieldScaper4 screens
Fluss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FieldScaper at $9.99 against Fluss's $13.99. FieldScaper also leads on chart position (#190 vs unranked) and review sentiment (90% vs 78%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

FieldScaper costs $9.99 and Fluss $13.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for FieldScaper against 4.8 for Fluss. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 74 and 71 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of FieldScaper's written reviews are positive against 78% of Fluss's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FieldScaper ships an update every 2 months, Fluss every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
FieldScaper versus Fluss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFieldScaperFluss
Price$9.99 — better$13.99
Rating4.9 (74 ratings) — better4.8 (71 ratings)
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews — better78.0% of reviews
Number of ratings74 — better71
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#190 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB453 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgor VasilievBram Bos

Customer experience

FieldScaper

All ratings74 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.4%

Fluss

All ratings71 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative18.0%

User reviews

FieldScaper

From 74 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Incredible sound manipulation
  • 💡 Highly inspiring for creativity
  • 🚀 Versatile sound processing
  • 👍 Intuitive for sound design
  • 🌟 Creates unique soundscapes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Can be difficult to control
  • 🐛 Loading/moving sound files not intuitive
  • 🐛 GUI can be intimidating
  • 🐛 Some functions hidden or unexpected
  • 🐛 Sharing options would be great

Fluss

From 71 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Innovative touch interface
  • 🎶 Great for soundscapes
  • ✨ Unique sound manipulation
  • 🎛️ Intuitive controls
  • 🎵 Highly playable instrument

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • ⚫ Black screen issue
  • 🎧 No audible output
  • 🎛️ Not enough control
  • 😵 Too much chaos

Bugs and requests

FieldScaper

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App broken, won't update
  • Sampler crash
  • App crashes constantly on iOS 11.2.5
  • Loop not working, app closes
  • Crash in looper mode
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  • Crashes when changing orientation or switching modes
  • Current hardware sample rate not supported

Requested features

11 requests
  • Real-time reverb, delay, pitch change
  • AUv3 support
  • Multi-channel input support
  • Multi-out (stereo out for oscillators)
  • Sharing options
Show 6 more
  • iCloud support
  • More presets
  • iPhone X update
  • Ableton Link synchronization
  • Preset synchronization across devices
  • 9 Oscillator Request

Fluss

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes with black screen
  • No audible output
  • App resets when put in background
  • Cyan play head difficult to see on waveform

Requested features

20 requests
  • Adjustable layer field per grain
  • Record from internal microphone
  • More control over grain direction
  • BPM settings
  • Transition from clean to new sounds
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  • AUv3 plugin version
  • Scan speed multiplier (x2, x4)
  • Draw lines on pitch XY pad
  • Lock oscillators on pitch XY pad
  • Assign play heads triggered by external controller
  • Snapshots for pitch section
  • More clock and tempo syncing options
  • Visualization of buffer, playback head speed, modulation
  • Quantizer visualization
  • User-changeable pitch XY pad layout
  • Global friction and separate sensitivity option
  • Modulation to specific play head
  • Proper sampling button (microphone access)
  • Preset browser arrows
  • More control over panning, filter, scan speed

In-app purchases

None

FieldScaper

No in-app purchases

None

Fluss

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FieldScaper free?
FieldScaper costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fluss free?
Fluss costs $13.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FieldScaper or Fluss?
FieldScaper is rated higher. FieldScaper averages 4.9 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Fluss averages 4.8 from 71 ratings.
Do FieldScaper or Fluss have ads?
Neither FieldScaper nor Fluss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FieldScaper or Fluss?
FieldScaper ships an update every 2 months, and Fluss every 3 months. Most recently, FieldScaper was updated on October 29, 2026 and Fluss on October 30, 2026.

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