Comparison

Cavit Scale Ultimate vs SWAM Viola Section

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

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About

Cavit Scale Ultimate

This app provides real-time Arabic scale management for MIDI keyboards, offering features like pitch bending, octave control, and a ribbon controller. It supports a wide range of popular keyboard models and wireless MIDI adapters for enhanced musical expression.

Highlights
  • Real-time Arabic scale management
  • Pitch bending +/- with Aftertouch
  • Ribbon Controller
  • Transpose and Octave Switch
  • 7 Banks for User-Scales
  • Wide keyboard compatibility
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Cavit Scale is an app for managing Arabic Scaler, Transpose and Octave Switch, Pitchbending +/- with Aftertouch, Ribbon Controller on your SWAM Audiomodeling for iOS, MacOS, Windows NI KONTAKT for HR SOUNDS Juzisound Total SOLO Sampler 2 KORG KRONOS (User Octave Scale 00 or User Octave Scale 01) KORG NAUTILUS (User Octave Scale 00 or User Octave Scale 01) KORG Pa5x KORG Pa4x KORG Pa3x KORG Pa4X ORIENTAL KORG Pa4X OR MG EDITION KORG Pa500 KORG Pa800 KORG Pa600 KORG Pa600 QT KORG Pa900 KORG Pa1000 KORG M3 KORG Pa1x KORG Pa2x KORG TRITON EXTREME KORG TRITON CLASSIC KORG TRITON STUDIO KORG TRITON LE KORG TRITON TR KORG TRITON Trinity KORG micro X KORG X50 KORG KAMA YAMAHA Montage-M YAMAHA MONTAGE YAMAHA MODX YAMAHA 5000 YAMAHA PSR-Series YAMAHA Tyros-Series YAMAHA GENOS ROLAND FANTOM 6 ROLAND FANTOM 7 ROLAND FANTOM 8 ROLAND FANTOM-G ROLAND FANTOM ROLAND GS Roland AX-Edge, Roland AX-Synth, Ketron AUDYA, Ketron SD 1, Ketron SD5, Ketron VEGA Pitch Bend GM-Mode Medeli (all Keyboards with Midi In/Out or USB Midi) Real-Time Arabic Scale for all Midi Keybord It has also a Ribbon Controller. Feature-List: - Pitch Emotion, to give more expression to your Style - Assigning Pitch Bender + y / -y new dimention of play performance - Default Note Scale Up/Down value - 7 Banks to save User-Scales - On/Off switch on Scale-Banks - Transpose Function button - Octave Function button (Kronos) - Ribbon Controller - Interfaces compatibility Yamaha - MD-BT01 Wireless Midi Adapter, Quicco Sound mi.1 Wireless Midi Adapter, Apple Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (iPhone/iPad), Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter (iPad) The application to be used in conjunction with compatible interfaces. Design Advisory: Nermin Artanlar

About

SWAM Viola Section

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SWAM Viola Section for iOS: The Next-Level String Section Experience SWAM Viola Section for iOS brings the power of Physical Modeling technology to your mobile device, allowing you to create realistic, expressive, and fully customizable viola section performances on the go. Whether you’re a composer, producer, or live performer, this revolutionary app delivers unmatched realism, efficiency, and flexibility in a lightweight and intuitive package. Unlike traditional sample libraries, SWAM Viola Section doesn’t rely on pre-recorded articulations. Instead, it generates the sound in real time, reacting dynamically to your playing style, whether you're working in classical, cinematic, jazz, or modern electronic music. Why Choose SWAM Viola Section for iOS? Unparalleled Realism – Each viola section is fully controllable in terms of expression, vibrato, bow pressure, bow position, tremolo, and more. No need to switch between different articulations—just play and shape the sound in real time. Enhanced Efficiency – No more endless searching for the right articulation or sample. With SWAM Viola Section, you have immediate access to every possible playing technique at your fingertips. Faster Workflow – Control velocity, expression, and phrasing seamlessly while switching effortlessly between staccato, legato, spiccato, or pizzicato just by playing. Smart Room Simulator “Ambiente” – The built-in room simulator ensures that all viola sections in your mix interact naturally, allowing for a centralized UI to position every section in a shared acoustic space without tweaking each plugin separately. Top Features at a Glance Individual Section Control – Adjust the expressivity of each viola section independently, fine-tuning vibrato, bowing techniques, dynamics, and more. Standalone & AUv3 Plugin – Use SWAM Viola Section as a standalone app for real-time performances or integrate it as an AUv3 plugin in your favorite DAW. Customizable Sound & Playability – Personalize the tone, resonance, and bowing articulation to match any genre or style. MIDI & MPE Compatibility – Play expressively with MIDI controllers, MPE devices, wind controllers, or even directly from your iOS device’s touchscreen. Seamless Integration with DAWs – Perfect for mobile music production, SWAM Viola Section works effortlessly in Logic Pro for iPad, Cubasis, AUM, GarageBand, Camelot Pro and more. Lightweight & Powerful – Thanks to state-of-the-art Physical Modeling technology, you get a realistic and highly responsive string section without the need for massive sample libraries. Who is SWAM Viola Section for iOS Designed For? Film & Game Composers – Achieve lifelike, expressive viola section performances directly from your iPad or iPhone. Music Producers – Use real-time expressivity to shape your sound instantly, without limitations. Live Performers – Integrate SWAM Viola Section into your live setup for dynamic, high-quality string section performances on the go. Orchestrators & Arrangers – Create and refine rich, full orchestral arrangements with deep control over every section’s expressivity. Important Notes For the best experience, we recommend using a device with an Apple Silicon chip (M1, M2, M3, or later) for optimal responsiveness and real-time performance. Like the solo SWAM Strings instruments, SWAM Viola Section is monophonic, as it accurately replicates real bowed string instruments, allowing only double stops where realistic fingerings permit. To fully explore the expressive power of SWAM Viola Section, a MIDI controller capable of continuous expression (such as an MPE device, breath controller, or expression pedal) is recommended. Take your string section to the next level with SWAM Viola Section for iOS and redefine the way you create, perform, and produce music—anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Cavit Scale Ultimate4 screens
SWAM Viola Section4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SWAM Viola Section at $44.99 against Cavit Scale Ultimate's $149.99. SWAM Viola Section also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Cavit Scale Ultimate costs $149.99 and SWAM Viola Section $44.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cavit Scale Ultimate ships an update every 3 weeks, SWAM Viola Section monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cavit Scale Ultimate versus SWAM Viola Section: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCavit Scale UltimateSWAM Viola Section
Price$149.99$44.99 — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB188 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCavit ArtanlarAudio Modeling

In-app purchases

None

Cavit Scale Ultimate

No in-app purchases

None

SWAM Viola Section

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cavit Scale Ultimate free?
Cavit Scale Ultimate costs $149.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SWAM Viola Section free?
SWAM Viola Section costs $44.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cavit Scale Ultimate or SWAM Viola Section have ads?
Neither Cavit Scale Ultimate nor SWAM Viola Section shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cavit Scale Ultimate or SWAM Viola Section?
Cavit Scale Ultimate ships an update every 3 weeks, and SWAM Viola Section monthly. Most recently, Cavit Scale Ultimate was updated on September 20, 2026 and SWAM Viola Section on October 6, 2026.

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