# WaveFlower vs Ferromagnetic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WaveFlower at none against Ferromagnetic's 6. WaveFlower also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Ferromagnetic's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 24 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 50%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ferromagnetic sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. WaveFlower asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for WaveFlower against 4.1 for Ferromagnetic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ferromagnetic has 26 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of WaveFlower's written reviews are positive against 80% of Ferromagnetic's.

WaveFlower ships an update every 24 months, Ferromagnetic weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WaveFlower | Ferromagnetic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waveflower/id1145966102/reviews) | **[4.1 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferromagnetic/id1546537151/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **79.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dag Agren](https://appshunter.io/developer/425424356) | [Daniel Eke](https://appshunter.io/developer/886776646) |

## What reviewers say

### WaveFlower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waveflower/id1145966102)

This app uses your microphone to visualize sound by drawing intricate shapes. Explore the hidden visual patterns in music, your voice, or any ambient noise. It offers a unique and engaging way to experience audio.

**Highlights:** Visualize sound with intricate shapes, Uses microphone input, Works with music, voice, and ambient sounds, Discover hidden patterns in audio

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ferromagnetic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferromagnetic/id1546537151)

Transform music into real-time visual art with dynamic audio-reactive effects. Enhance personal listening, create ambiance for gatherings, or perform live with captivating visuals that sync to every beat. Offers thousands of unique visual combinations for a fresh experience with every song.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio-reactive visuals, Multi-band frequency analysis, Automatic beat detection, Metal-powered rendering engine, Multi-layer compositing system, Customizable visual parameters, Thousands of unique visual combinations

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FM Visualizer | $2.49 | per month |
| FM Producer | $3.99 | per month |
| A generous tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| FM Visualizer One-TIme | $14.99 | one-time |
| FM Producer Upgrade | $29.99 | one-time |
| FM Producer One-Time | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful and classic visuals
- 🎶 Great music synchronization
- 💡 Highly customizable effects
- 💰 Excellent value for money (especially Pro/Lifetime)
- 🚀 Fast and responsive performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Song titles don't update
- 🐛 Custom image saving bug (fixed)
- 🐛 Blurry logo import
- 🐛 Crashing on launch
- 🐛 Poorly implemented controls (MacOS)

**Reported bugs**

- Song titles don’t update
- Custom image wasn’t saving in presets (reported fixed)
- Logo makes imported images blurry
- App crashes on launch
- Poorly implemented controls (MacOS)

**Requested features**

- Add a 'go back' button for controls
- Add Airplay mirroring or tvOS app
- More options in visualizer types
- Configurable presets for cycling settings
- Ability to stream to TV without a cable


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WaveFlower free?

WaveFlower is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ferromagnetic free?

Ferromagnetic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WaveFlower or Ferromagnetic?

Ferromagnetic is rated higher. WaveFlower averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Ferromagnetic averages 4.1 from 26 ratings.

### Do WaveFlower or Ferromagnetic have ads?

Neither WaveFlower nor Ferromagnetic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WaveFlower or Ferromagnetic?

WaveFlower ships an update every 24 months, and Ferromagnetic weekly. Most recently, WaveFlower was updated on October 3, 2026 and Ferromagnetic on October 8, 2026.

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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.*