Comparison

Phasemaker vs Electrogene

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

Electrogene

This audio effect app offers a low-fidelity sound experience with bit-crushing, modulation, saturation, and filtering. It includes a real-time waveform visualizer and allows for saving and randomizing parameters. Compatible with various audio extensions for expanded workflow.

Highlights
  • Bit-crusher with sample rate and bit resolution control
  • Frequency modulation
  • Selectable low, high, or band pass filter
  • Adjustable pre-gain and dry/wet levels
  • Save and randomize parameters
  • Realtime waveform scope visualizer
  • Audio Unit Extension, Audiobus, Inter-App Audio support
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Electrogene is a low fidelity audio effect combining bit-crusher, modulation, saturation and filter with scope visualizer. Refined algorithms can produce warm or harsh sound reminding of retro digital or analog audio system. Electrogene features: – Modify sample rate and bit resolution – Apply drift variance to the bit-crusher sample rate value – Add frequency modulation to input signal – Low pass, High pass or Band pass filter – Set pre-gain and dry/wet levels – Ability to save and randomize parameters – Audio Unit Extension, Audiobus, Inter-App Audio support – 40 built-in presets – Background audio – Realtime waveform scope visualizer

Screenshots

Phasemaker4 screens
Electrogene2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Electrogene at 4.8 against Phasemaker's 4.3. Electrogene also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Phasemaker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Phasemaker costs $3.99 and Electrogene $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Electrogene holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Phasemaker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Electrogene's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phasemaker ships an update every 3 weeks, Electrogene every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Phasemaker versus Electrogene: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhasemakerElectrogene
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.3 (33 ratings)4.8 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBram BosBACKPULLVER SOFTWARE LTD OOD

Customer experience

Phasemaker

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

Electrogene

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Phasemaker

No in-app purchases

None

Electrogene

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phasemaker free?
Phasemaker costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Electrogene free?
Electrogene costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Phasemaker or Electrogene?
Electrogene is rated higher. Phasemaker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Electrogene averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.
Do Phasemaker or Electrogene have ads?
Neither Phasemaker nor Electrogene shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Phasemaker or Electrogene?
Phasemaker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Electrogene every 12 months. Most recently, Phasemaker was updated on September 18, 2026 and Electrogene on June 1, 2026.

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