Comparison

Vibrato vs Zen AutoPan

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

Head to head
About

Vibrato

This audio effect app provides classic vibrato and chorus sounds for musicians. It allows for detailed control over rate, depth, and blend, and includes a built-in reverb. It can be used as a standalone app or as a plugin within other music production software.

Highlights
  • Vibrato and Chorus effect
  • Adjustable Rate and Depth
  • Blend slider for mixing original sound
  • Built-in Reverb effect
  • AUv3 plugin compatibility
  • Standalone app functionality
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Classic vibrato and chorus effect. The app is Audio Unit AUv3. With the “blend” slider you can gradually make it from pure vibrato to chorus by adding the original sound into the mix. Rate goes from really slow to space 12 Hz vibration sound. There is also a build-in reverb effect that is very useful if you use the app as a stand alone effect. Vibrato is an Audio Unit Effect AUV3 and can be used inside GarageBand or other AU host apps as an effect plug-in. When used as stand alone app, it is adding effect to the audio input so you can play your guitar, bass or synth directly through the app if you have the connector to do so. Vibrato controls: - Rate - that is the vibrato speed - Depth - this is how far the pitch is changed - blend / chorus - that is the volume of the original sound so you can make it from pure vibrato when on 0 to classic chorus - Reverb

About

Zen AutoPan

This AUv3 stereo movement tool offers dynamic panning effects for music production and sound design. Sculpt your audio with multiple LFO shapes and an intuitive XY pad for real-time creative control. Seamlessly integrate with compatible DAWs on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Multiple LFO Shapes
  • Intuitive XY Pad
  • Adjustable Stereo Width
  • AUv3 Compatibility
  • Optimized for iOS
  • 3D Visuals
Features
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FX Forms #002 - Zen AutoPan from Wild Surmise Music, second offering in the series of AUv3 FX plugins. Note: This needs a compatible DAW App such as Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, Garageband etc to use the AUv3 plugin. Zen AutoPan is not merely a tool, but an invitation to dance with the rhythm of the universe. Designed with the meticulous care of a Zen garden, this AUv3 app is a portal to experiencing the dynamic interplay of sound and silence. As Alan Watts might say, it allows you to "play" with your music, weaving the fabric of stereo panning effects into the tapestry of auditory experience. In the act of creating or enhancing sound, Zen AutoPan becomes a partner in the dance of existence, moving with the effortless grace of a leaf on a breeze. It's here, in the realm of music production and sound design, that Zen AutoPan offers a reflection of the universe's own symphony, inviting you to partake in the cosmic play of sound and silence, movement and stillness. Features: - Multiple LFO Shapes: Choose from sine, square, sawtooth, and random LFO shapes to sculpt your sound. - Intuitive XY Pad: Control the depth and speed of your stereo panning effects with an easy-to-use XY pad, allowing for real-time adjustments and creative expression. - Width Control: Adjust the stereo width to go from subtle spatial enhancements to full stereo sweeps, giving your tracks a larger-than-life presence. - Versatile Use: Ideal for music production, live performances, and sound design projects. - AUv3 Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with your favorite DAW or music production app, offering flexibility and ease of use. - Optimized for iOS: Crafted specifically for the iOS environment, Zen AutoPan ensures a stable, high-performance experience on your favorite devices. 3D Visuals leverage SceneKit and Metal Shaders providing good visual performance on iOS devices and can also be turned off in the info menu.

Screenshots

Vibrato3 screens
Zen AutoPan1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zen AutoPan at 80% against Vibrato's 33%. Zen AutoPan also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and rating (4.7 vs 3.5). Vibrato's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Zen AutoPan is free to download; Vibrato costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zen AutoPan holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Vibrato's written reviews are positive against 80% of Zen AutoPan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vibrato ships an update every 20 months, Zen AutoPan every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Vibrato versus Zen AutoPan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibratoZen AutoPan
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (6 ratings)4.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings615 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 13 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandar MlazevTom Power

Customer experience

Vibrato

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Zen AutoPan

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Vibrato

No in-app purchases

None

Zen AutoPan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vibrato free?
Vibrato costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zen AutoPan free?
Zen AutoPan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Vibrato or Zen AutoPan?
Zen AutoPan is rated higher. Vibrato averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Zen AutoPan averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Vibrato or Zen AutoPan have ads?
Neither Vibrato nor Zen AutoPan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vibrato or Zen AutoPan?
Vibrato ships an update every 20 months, and Zen AutoPan every 13 months. Most recently, Vibrato was updated on October 18, 2026 and Zen AutoPan on October 21, 2026.

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