Zero Chorus vs Zen AutoPan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zero Chorus
This audio effect plugin provides a high-quality chorus inspired by the Roland Dimension D, offering a versatile sound without muddy low end. It integrates seamlessly with iOS DAWs and supports expanded controls for easy tweaking.
- Roland Dimension D style chorus
- Feedback control for flanging
- AUv3 audio unit extension
- Expanded touch controls
- Desktop quality algorithm
- Thickens guitar and synth parts
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Looking for a rich chorus effect without a muddy low end? Zero Chorus is a high quality Roland Dimension D style chorus plug-in. The addition of a feedback control improves versatility by enabling flanging effects. Zero Chorus is an Audio Unit Extension (AUv3) that works inside host apps. Just open up your favorite host that supports Audio Units and add it as an effect. The controls expand when touched so they can be easily seen while tweaking. Zero Chorus brings a superb chorus algorithm to your favorite iOS DAW. Compatible with GarageBand, Cubasis, Auria, BeatMaker, AudioBus, AUM, Modstep, and more. Blamsoft brings their experience creating top notch plug-ins for the desktop to iOS. The same algorithm is found in the popular Zero Hybrid Synthesizer Rack Extension for Propellerhead Reason. The available parameters allow you to dial in a wide variety of chorus effects, from transparent to heavy. It's great for thickening electric guitar or synth parts. You get a desktop quality algorithm at an iOS friendly price. Tap Developer Website for sound examples. Note: Second screenshot shows the effect of touching a control.
Zen AutoPan
This AUv3 stereo movement tool offers dynamic panning effects for music production and sound design. Sculpt your audio with multiple LFO shapes and an intuitive XY pad for real-time creative control. Seamlessly integrate with compatible DAWs on iOS devices.
- Multiple LFO Shapes
- Intuitive XY Pad
- Adjustable Stereo Width
- AUv3 Compatibility
- Optimized for iOS
- 3D Visuals
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FX Forms #002 - Zen AutoPan from Wild Surmise Music, second offering in the series of AUv3 FX plugins. Note: This needs a compatible DAW App such as Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, Garageband etc to use the AUv3 plugin. Zen AutoPan is not merely a tool, but an invitation to dance with the rhythm of the universe. Designed with the meticulous care of a Zen garden, this AUv3 app is a portal to experiencing the dynamic interplay of sound and silence. As Alan Watts might say, it allows you to "play" with your music, weaving the fabric of stereo panning effects into the tapestry of auditory experience. In the act of creating or enhancing sound, Zen AutoPan becomes a partner in the dance of existence, moving with the effortless grace of a leaf on a breeze. It's here, in the realm of music production and sound design, that Zen AutoPan offers a reflection of the universe's own symphony, inviting you to partake in the cosmic play of sound and silence, movement and stillness. Features: - Multiple LFO Shapes: Choose from sine, square, sawtooth, and random LFO shapes to sculpt your sound. - Intuitive XY Pad: Control the depth and speed of your stereo panning effects with an easy-to-use XY pad, allowing for real-time adjustments and creative expression. - Width Control: Adjust the stereo width to go from subtle spatial enhancements to full stereo sweeps, giving your tracks a larger-than-life presence. - Versatile Use: Ideal for music production, live performances, and sound design projects. - AUv3 Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with your favorite DAW or music production app, offering flexibility and ease of use. - Optimized for iOS: Crafted specifically for the iOS environment, Zen AutoPan ensures a stable, high-performance experience on your favorite devices. 3D Visuals leverage SceneKit and Metal Shaders providing good visual performance on iOS devices and can also be turned off in the info menu.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Zen AutoPan at Free against Zero Chorus's $2.99. Zen AutoPan also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 43%) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Zero Chorus's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 13 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Zen AutoPan is free to download; Zero Chorus costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Zen AutoPan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Zero Chorus's written reviews are positive against 80% of Zen AutoPan's.
Zero Chorus ships an update every 6 months, Zen AutoPan every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Zero Chorus | Zen AutoPan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.2 (22 ratings) | 4.6 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blamsoft, Inc. | Tom Power |
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Zero Chorus
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Zero Chorus
No in-app purchases
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