# Mersenne vs Wave Box

The clearest difference is price: Mersenne at $8.00 against Wave Box's $14.99. Mersenne also leads on ratings volume (28 vs 7). Wave Box's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Mersenne costs $8.00 and Wave Box $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Wave Box holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 7 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mersenne | Wave Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$8.00** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mersenne-auv3-plug-in-synth/id1084197093/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-box/id6745450025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 11 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iceWorks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/347507439) | [AudioThing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659941236) |

## What reviewers say

### Mersenne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mersenne-auv3-plug-in-synth/id1084197093)

This app is an AUv3-compatible synthesizer designed to create bell-like metallic sounds. It combines FM synthesis, a noise generator, and a resonator for crafting clear tones and complex metallic textures.

**Highlights:** AUv3-compatible synthesizer, Dual FM synthesis modules, Noise generator, Resonator, Metallic sound design, Bell-like tones

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wave Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-box/id6745450025)

This music plugin offers a dynamic dual waveshaper for creating symmetrical and asymmetrical distortion. Design unique sound curves by combining 12 pre-defined functions, ranging from subtle overdrive to extreme digital harshness.

**Highlights:** Dual waveshaper, Symmetrical and asymmetrical distortion, Customizable waveshaping curves, 12 pre-defined shaping functions, Modulation via LFOs and Envelope Follower, Wide range of distortion effects

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mersenne free?

Mersenne costs $8.00, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wave Box free?

Wave Box costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mersenne or Wave Box?

Wave Box is rated higher. Mersenne averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Wave Box averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Mersenne or Wave Box have ads?

Neither Mersenne nor Wave Box shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*