Comparison

moodscaper SE vs FAC Polyflo

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

Head to head
About

moodscaper SE

Create atmospheric soundscapes with a unique generative instrument. Explore ambient electric guitar, modular synth, and orchestral sounds. Features include a sleep timer, variable dynamics, and real-time auto-accompaniment.

Highlights
  • Generative atmospheric sample-based instrument
  • Simple user interface
  • Sleep timer
  • Scale-based moods
  • Variable dynamics
  • Three loopers with sync
  • Auto-accompaniment
Features
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Moodscaper SE is a "Special Edition" of the moodscaper app that comes loaded with three alternative mood sample sets comprising ambient electric guitar, massive mellow modular sounds and an extraordinary orchestra! Moodscaper SE is also an easy to use instrument for creating epic-sounding pads and effects as part of a larger iPad-based music-making setup. Main features: · Unique generative atmospheric sample-based instrument · Simple user interface · Sleep timer · Three scale-based moods - light, sad and dark · Variable dynamics - from mellow and sparse to full-on drama! · Three loopers with optional sync · Provides tasteful auto-accompaniment to your playing in realtime or in loops · Hints displayed on keys that should sound good with root notes or chords · Samples are randomly stacked for a bigger sound with more variation · Effects section with filter, dual-delay and reverb · Effects tweaks can be recorded in loopers · Additional 20 key instrument for each mood · IAA support (as a generator) with no special setup required For more information, a downloadable manual, demos and support, please visit website via the support URL. Thanks and happy moodscaping! *** Please note that this app is now in maintenance / bug fixes only mode as it relies on "deprecated" (by Apple) technology such as IAA. ***

About

FAC Polyflo

This AUv3 plugin allows you to modulate and sequence MIDI instruments and modular hardware. It outputs both MIDI and analog CV simultaneously, supporting hybrid digital and analog setups. Convert various signals into control voltages for deep and flexible modulation.

Highlights
  • AUv3 plugin for modulation and sequencing
  • Outputs MIDI and analog CV simultaneously
  • Converts signals to control voltages
  • Two LFO generators with syncing
  • Integrated envelope follower
  • Six FLO(W) processors for signal shaping
  • Universal Purchase for iOS, macOS, Vision Pro
Features
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• AUv3 plugin to modulate and sequence MIDI instruments and modular hardware • Outputs MIDI and analog CV simultaneously for integrated hybrid setups • Fully functional in software-only environments with full MIDI support • Converts LFOs, MIDI notes, pitch, and control changes into control voltages • Includes two LFO generators with random spline, cross-modulation and syncing • Integrated envelope follower to track audio input or sidechain signal • Six FLO(W) processors for combining and shaping signals with math and logic • Each FLO supports 18 inputs with individual polarity, divider and multiplier • Multi-out support, built-in waveform viewer, Audio FX, and MIDI FX • Advanced Responsive Design, portrait and landscape views • Universal Purchase: AUv3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS and Vision Pro FAC Polyflo is an AUv3 plugin for modulating and sequencing MIDI instruments and modular gear via control voltage. It outputs MIDI and analog CV simultaneously, making it well-suited for hybrid setups that combine digital and analog equipment. The plugin includes two LFO generators offering 10 waveforms, including classic shapes and random spline, with support for cross-modulation and syncing. It also features an envelope follower that tracks audio FX input or an external sidechain. The generated signals, together with the host clock and MIDI input, are fed into six independent FLO(W) processors. These processors combine, shape, and route inputs using math operations, conditional logic, and comparators. Each FLO includes individual polarity, division, and multiplication controls, providing deep and flexible modulation that balances chaotic creativity with precise timing. Each FLO processor output is connected to its own output bus, enabling easy integration with hardware via DC-coupled audio interfaces like the Expert Sleepers ES-9. For simpler setups, FLO outputs can be routed to the stereo output. FAC Polyflo can also convert MIDI notes, pitch, and control changes into control voltages, making it a powerful MIDI-to-CV solution. If you prefer to work exclusively with software, the plugin runs smoothly in software-only environments with full MIDI support, making it equally suited for purely digital workflows. FAC Polyflo works as both an Audio Unit FX and MIDI FX, featuring a clean, touch-optimized interface with precise control and waveform visualization. It’s available as an AUv3 for iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS, and Vision Pro, and requires a compatible AUv3 host app to run. This is an AUv3 Effect and requires a compatible host to work The documentation is available at fredantoncorvest.com/FAC_Polyflo.html

Screenshots

moodscaper SE1 screens
FAC Polyflo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: moodscaper SE at $1.99 against FAC Polyflo's $9.99. moodscaper SE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). FAC Polyflo's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 88%). On rating, ratings volume, ads 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

moodscaper SE costs $1.99 and FAC Polyflo $9.99 up front. FAC Polyflo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. moodscaper SE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for moodscaper SE against 4.9 for FAC Polyflo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of moodscaper SE's written reviews are positive against 100% of FAC Polyflo's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
moodscaper SE versus FAC Polyflo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermoodscaper SEFAC Polyflo
Price$1.99 — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (16 ratings) — better4.9 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size764 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRob JacksonFrederic Corvest

Customer experience

moodscaper SE

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

FAC Polyflo

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

moodscaper SE

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

FAC Polyflo

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$14.99

Questions

Is moodscaper SE free?
moodscaper SE costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAC Polyflo free?
FAC Polyflo costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, moodscaper SE or FAC Polyflo?
moodscaper SE is rated higher. moodscaper SE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while FAC Polyflo averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.
Do moodscaper SE or FAC Polyflo have ads?
Neither moodscaper SE nor FAC Polyflo shows ads.

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