KORG KONNECT App vs Polywave
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KORG KONNECT App
This app provides remote control for a compatible music unit, offering features like multi-effects, EQ presets, and scene saving. It allows for detailed sound shaping with individual channel controls and advanced tweaking options for experienced users.
- Multi-effects with FX level control
- 17 Voicing types for genre-specific EQ
- Save and load custom scenes
- Master and channel mute/solo functions
- Volume meters for accurate settings
- Remote power on/off
- Advanced mode for detailed EQ and reverb
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[Additional features contained in KONNECT App] * "MULTI EFFECTS (compressor, chorus, delay)" with "FX LEVEL" control on each channel to achieve ideal sound. * 17 "VOICING" types (according to music genres or instruments) set suitable EQ settings instantly. * "SAVE/LOAD" scenes recalls all settings immediately. * "MUTE" cuts master/channel volume immediately. * "SOLO" enables to check sound of selected channel independently. * Master and channel "VOLUME METERS" helps achieve accurate volume settings. * "POWER" on/off the unit remotely. * "ADVANCED MODE" offers more tweaking capabilities for experienced users: - Channel "REVERB ON/OFF" selector with "REVERB SEND LEVEL" control - "3BAND EQ" control to create original EQ curve. - Channel "PAN" settings to generate ideal stereo positioning.
Polywave
Create unique, evolving sonic experiences with a novel wavetable sequencer inspired by vintage synths. Draw your own waveforms, explore a vast library, and connect to external keyboards or DAWs. Record your creations directly within the app.
- Wavetable sequencer
- Custom waveform drawing
- Expansive waveform library
- 100+ factory presets
- MIDI and Audio Unit support
- Live recording module
- 8-voice polyphony
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From Fingerlab (multiple-time winner of Music App of the Week, 2012 Apple Design Award) and Jordan Rudess (keyboardist of Dream Theater), comes Polywave — a revolutionary wavetable sequencer synthesizer for iPhone, iPad & Mac. Inspired by the legendary Korg Wavestation, Polywave lets you draw your own waveforms with your finger and create unique, ever-evolving sounds that are truly yours. Draw your own waveforms directly on screen 100+ factory presets: leads, pads, loops & FX Connect any MIDI keyboard or load as AUv3 in your DAW Live recording built-in Free version includes 12 factory presets and a selection of core features. Get the Full Version IAP to unlock everything. Features: • 8-voice polyphony & 6 octaves • Wavetable & waveform sequencer • VCO & FM Oscillators • FM Modulation & Detune • ADSR Envelope editor • Moog Ladder filter with ADSR • 2 LFOs with custom modulation waveform • LFO Sync & Loop mode • Waveform drawing editor & library (100 waveforms) • Preset Randomizer & export/import • 5 FX: Tube Amp, Vibrato, Chorus, Delay & Reverb • Live recording & export • Full MIDI & MIDI Mapping support • AudioBus & Inter-App Audio (iOS) • Full AudioUnit AUv3 support • iCloud Family Sharing Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you: contact@fingerlab.net Stay tuned! The Fingerlab Team
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Polywave at 80% against KORG KONNECT App's 0%. Polywave also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 32 months). KORG KONNECT App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Polywave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. KORG KONNECT App asks for nothing beyond the download.
Polywave holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polywave has 34 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of KORG KONNECT App's written reviews are positive against 80% of Polywave's.
KORG KONNECT App ships an update every 32 months, Polywave every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | KORG KONNECT App | Polywave |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (2 ratings) | 4.7 (34 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 34 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KORG INC. | Fingerlab |
Customer experience
KORG KONNECT App
Polywave
In-app purchases
KORG KONNECT App
No in-app purchases
Polywave
- Full Version$11.99
