Comparison

Progressions Magazine vs IFW

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

Head to head
About

Progressions Magazine

Features
Read full description

The official journal of the British Columbia Music Teachers’ Association is published three times a year. Its purpose is to inform BC music teachers about the Association’s activities, provide a forum for discussion and supply information of topical interest. Published by the Provincial Council of BCRMTA.

About

IFW

This app provides a dedicated sound engine for wind synthesizers, offering professional-grade expressive sounds. Connect your wind controller via USB to access high-quality oscillators, analog-style filters, and rich effects. Share custom patches with a global community.

Highlights
  • Dedicated sound engine for wind synths
  • High-quality oscillator and analog-style filter
  • Rich effects and special filters
  • Intuitive modulation matrix
  • Community patch sharing
  • USB wind controller connection
Read full description

Breathe life into your music with the ultimate sound for wind synths — trusted by the pros. IFW is a dedicated sound engine built exclusively for wind synthesizers. Just connect your wind controller via USB — no complex setup required — and start playing the same expressive sounds that have been trusted on professional stages for over a decade. At its core is an ultra-clear, high-quality oscillator paired with an authentically warm, analog-style filter that responds with natural distortion. Add in rich effects, special filters that emulate strings and muted playing techniques, and an intuitive modulation matrix — all designed to unleash your full creative potential. Share your custom patches with players around the world through our community feature — no login required. The ultimate performance experience, for every wind synth player. Purchase a paid subscription to unlock all preset patches, the ability to edit and save, and a feature to share your patches. If you do not cancel auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the end of your subscription period, your subscription will be automatically renewed. Your account will be charged for the renewal within 24 hours after the end of the current period. When changing devices, using other devices with the same account, or reinstalling the app, you can restore your previously purchased paid version for free. Please tap "Restore Purchase" on the screen that appears at launch. To cancel your subscription, please tap the icon in the top-right corner of the App Store, select "Subscriptions," choose "IFW," and then tap "Cancel Subscription." Use of this app is subject to Apple's standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Here is our privacy policy. https://studio-r.tokyo/products/ifw/privacypolicy.html

Screenshots

Progressions Magazine3 screens
IFW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Progressions Magazine at none against IFW's 1. Progressions Magazine also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). IFW's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 19 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IFW sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Progressions Magazine asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Progressions Magazine ships an update every 19 months, IFW every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Progressions Magazine versus IFW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressions MagazineIFW
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBC RMTAMasanao Takeuchi

In-app purchases

None

Progressions Magazine

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

IFW

Subscriptions1
  • IFW Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Progressions Magazine free?
Progressions Magazine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IFW free?
IFW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Progressions Magazine or IFW have ads?
Neither Progressions Magazine nor IFW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Progressions Magazine or IFW?
Progressions Magazine ships an update every 19 months, and IFW every 2 days. Most recently, Progressions Magazine was updated on November 3, 2026 and IFW on November 3, 2026.

Other comparisons