# ReSlice vs ShockWave

The clearest difference is price: ReSlice at $7.99 against ShockWave's $19.99. ReSlice also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). ShockWave's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (190 vs 27). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ReSlice costs $7.99 and ShockWave $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ShockWave holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShockWave has 190 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of ReSlice's written reviews are positive against 53% of ShockWave's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ReSlice ships an update every 5 weeks, ShockWave every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReSlice | ShockWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$7.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reslice/id1187609531/reviews) | **[4.6 (190 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shockwave-synth-module/id1449844670/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **190** |
| Positive reviews | **71.9% of reviews** | 52.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 45 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Harry Gohs](https://appshunter.io/developer/382428644) | [Kai Aras](https://appshunter.io/developer/370820899) |

## What reviewers say

### ReSlice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reslice/id1187609531)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShockWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shockwave-synth-module/id1449844670)

This app is a monophonic synthesizer for iOS and AUv3 plugins, utilizing Phase Distortion synthesis. It offers dual PD oscillators, sequencers, LFOs, and envelopes for complex sound design. Almost any control can be modulated by multiple sources, with real-time visual feedback.

**Highlights:** Phase Distortion Synthesis, Dual PD Oscillators, Dual 8-step Sequencers, Dual ASR Envelopes, Tempo-syncable LFOs, Extensive Modulation Matrix, MIDI and MPE Support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Unique and amazing sounds
- 🔊 Heavy and brutal tones
- 💡 Innovative phase distortion synthesis
- 🎨 Beautiful and deep sound sculpting
- 🎹 Great for bass sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ❌ Not working in AUM/AUv3
- 🔇 No sound output in certain apps
- ❓ Difficult to use without a manual
- 📉 Laggy UI and slow patch loading

**Reported bugs**

- "Bad Signal" errors in AUM, stops sound generation.
- Intermittent "bad signal" prompt in AUM, requires reloading.
- Sounds awful, very distorted with glitchy UI.
- App crashes frequently.
- No sound coming out of AUv3 in GarageBand.

**Requested features**

- Provide a proper manual detailing all parameters and sections with examples.
- Implement a key trigger option for the sequencer to allow MIDI controller playback.
- Add a poly mode.
- Improve documentation and tutorials.
- Standardize knob appearance and response.


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReSlice free?

ReSlice costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShockWave free?

ShockWave costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ReSlice or ShockWave?

ShockWave is rated higher. ReSlice averages 4.3 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while ShockWave averages 4.6 from 190 ratings.

### Do ReSlice or ShockWave have ads?

Neither ReSlice nor ShockWave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReSlice or ShockWave?

ReSlice ships an update every 5 weeks, and ShockWave every 2 months. Most recently, ReSlice was updated on September 16, 2026 and ShockWave on September 21, 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.*