Comparison

Phasemaker vs ReSlice

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

Head to head
About

Phasemaker

This app is a powerful 6-operator FM synthesizer for iOS, inspired by classic 1980s digital synths. It offers deep sound design capabilities with 42 algorithms and 12 oscillators, producing unique timbres impossible with analog modeling. It integrates seamlessly with mobile DAWs and supports various MIDI and audio routing protocols.

Highlights
  • 6-Operator FM Synthesis
  • 42 FM Algorithms
  • 12 Oscillators
  • Audio Unit (AUv3) compatible
  • Standalone mode with CoreMidi
  • Custom preset management
  • Vintage chorus and reverb effects
Features
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>> Phasemaker requires iPad 4/Mini 2/iPhone 5S/iPod Touch 6 or higher << A full-blown 6-Operator FM Synth on iOS, building on the legacy of the classic synthesizers that defined the digital era of the 1980s. This is an Audio Unit instrument (AUv3), offering tight integration in many leading mobile DAWs, such as Auria, Garageband, Cubasis, Beatmaker 3 and AUM. Frequency Modulation brings rich timbres and dynamic evolving sounds full of personality which are impossible to create with analog modelling. The 6-Operator architecture allows for lively multi-layered sounds with lots of expression and playability. Phasemaker's characteristic FM sound will add classic digital character to your mobile sonic arsenal which no other analog synth can bring. - Universal: runs on iPad (Air recommended), iPhone and iPod Touch - Audio Unit v3 compatible - Audiobus 2.3 compatible - CoreMidi compatible standalone mode (with background audio) - Bluetooth MIDI compatible - Custom preset management; user presets available across AU hosts - Dozens of factory presets - 42 FM Algorithms (including all 32 DX7 layouts) - 12 Oscillators, including the 8 original TX81z waveforms - All 106 parameters can be automated using MIDI CC and AU Parameters - Vintage sounding chorus and reverb effects for classic ambiance - User manual available on www.ruismaker.com

About

ReSlice

Easily slice audio samples into musical fragments that can be triggered by MIDI or touch. Create new loops with a polyrhythm arpeggiator and explore unique sonic textures through intelligent randomization. Import or record audio for instant manipulation.

Highlights
  • Automatic audio slicing
  • MIDI and touch triggering
  • Polyrythm arpeggiator
  • Live recording and import
  • Intelligent randomization
  • Seven concurrent effects
  • AUv3, Inter App Audio, Audiobus support
Features
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Audio Slice Machine Slice your audio samples with ReSlice and create flexible musical atoms which can be triggered by MIDI notes or the touch of your fingers. The polyrhythm Arpeggiator redefines the art of creating new loops from the extracted slices. Record live or import audio from clipboard or AudioShare to break it up into its rhythmic components. Apply the intelligent slice parameter and Arpeggio randomizer for instant creation of the unheard. “Always creative - always cutting edge. The team at VirSyn has a steady stream of cool apps that they release. They are always pushing iOS music creation possibilities to new and interesting territory! It's a really fun to be able to quickly slice up sound and shift the slices around like this. I love the randomization features as well. With the touch of the dice one can create really surprising and interesting sonic experiences. Jordan Rudess Wizdom Music/Dream Theater” Features: Audio Slicer • Automatic break up of sample/drum loop into up to 32 slices • Edit slice positions. • Edit level, pan, pitch and envelope for each slice • Play slices on screen or via MIDI • Three choke groups available to cut sample play • Import audio from clipboard or AudioShare • Record audio for instant slicing and reusing in realtime Effect section • Seven studio standard effects concurrently usable: • Oversampled distortion with four different algorithms for antialiased sound. • Lowpass / Highpass / Bandpass parametric equalizer • 8 pole analog Phaser • Flanger • Four line chorus • Stereo/Ping-Pong delay with glitch free delay time change. • Hi end reverberation unit.   Four part Polyrhythm Arpeggiator • Uses programmable sequences with up to 32 steps.  • Trigger slices using 4 arpeggio parts with different settings • Unique randomizer generates Arpeggios with 100% usability. • Factory arpeggios included, unlimited user arpeggios possible. Global • AUv3 AudioUnit • Inter App Audio • Audiobus 3 support with state saving. • Play slices live with the onscreen keyboard. • Can use CoreMIDI compatible MIDI Keyboard. • Audio recorder with share function. • Share user presets. • Support for virtual MIDI input connections. • Multichannel MIDI Learn for external MIDI controllers. • MIDI Tempo sync. Start/Stop Arpeggio. • Ableton Link compatible.

Screenshots

Phasemaker4 screens
ReSlice4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Phasemaker at $3.99 against ReSlice's $7.99. Phasemaker also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Phasemaker costs $3.99 and ReSlice $7.99 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 — 4.3 for Phasemaker against 4.3 for ReSlice. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 27 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Phasemaker's written reviews are positive against 72% of ReSlice's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phasemaker ships an update every 3 weeks, ReSlice every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Phasemaker versus ReSlice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhasemakerReSlice
Price$3.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.3 (33 ratings) — better4.3 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews71.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBram BosHarry Gohs

Customer experience

Phasemaker

All ratings33 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%

ReSlice

All ratings27 ratings
Positive74.1%
Neutral14.8%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral14.1%
Negative14.1%

Bugs and requests

Phasemaker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ReSlice

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Crashes in AUM with Koala sending MIDI
  • Crashes in GarageBand (Audio Unit extension closed)
  • Text field and text are black when saving session recording
  • BPM automatically assigned is wrong (-1 of actual BPM)
  • Slice detection inefficient
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  • No way to mute speaker during live recording (feedback loop)
  • Audio Unit version doesn't allow importing sounds directly
  • Bug when using as Audio Units in GarageBand (project won't open)
  • Cannot delete last patch of cut samples (app closes)
  • ReSlice not working properly in Audiobus
  • Keyboard reacts slowly or not at all on iPhone 5
  • Temperamental and crashing a lot on iPhone 6
  • Cannot adjust tempo speed of arp when effects app is connected in AUM

Requested features

39 requests
  • Manual/documentation
  • Save FX rack configuration
  • Save general preset while in arp edit mode
  • Overlay of filename for loaded sample
  • Session recording cache location
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  • Double-tap input for tempo control
  • Export MIDI with audio and FXP
  • Zoom in for accurate chops
  • Mute speaker during live recording
  • Dice/randomization for iPhone version
  • Scrolling cursor when playing slices
  • Time stretching per slice
  • Filters per slice
  • Saturation per slice
  • Velocity support
  • Integrate with Audio Layer
  • Export track 1 with loop (own pattern)
  • Sustain knob feature
  • Global transpose of arpeggio via keyboard
  • Latch keyboard notes
  • Import/export via Files app
  • Global slices options for note length
  • Download files via Files
  • Loopable slices
  • More presets
  • Solo option to select and transpose one slice
  • Ability to export slices as audio/midi to AudioShare directly
  • More control via MIDI (sustain of slice triggered by sustain of key press)
  • Mute group possibility
  • Support .REX2 format
  • Add multiple samples on the same scale
  • Fix Audiobus compatibility
  • Add pinch zoom function for better slice control
  • More control via MIDI
  • Mute group possibility
  • Support .REX2 format
  • Add multiple samples on the same scale
  • Fix Audiobus compatibility
  • Add pinch zoom function for better slice control

In-app purchases

None

Phasemaker

No in-app purchases

None

ReSlice

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phasemaker free?
Phasemaker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ReSlice free?
ReSlice costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phasemaker or ReSlice?
Phasemaker is rated higher. Phasemaker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while ReSlice averages 4.3 from 27 ratings.
Do Phasemaker or ReSlice have ads?
Neither Phasemaker nor ReSlice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phasemaker or ReSlice?
Phasemaker ships an update every 3 weeks, and ReSlice every 5 weeks. Most recently, Phasemaker was updated on November 6, 2026 and ReSlice on November 2, 2026.

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