# Mazetools Soniface vs Phazr

The clearest difference is price: Mazetools Soniface at Free against Phazr's $3.99. Mazetools Soniface also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Phazr's advantage is review sentiment (81% vs 60%) and ratings volume (137 vs 25). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Mazetools Soniface is free to download; Phazr costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Mazetools Soniface against 4.6 for Phazr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phazr has 137 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Mazetools Soniface's written reviews are positive against 81% of Phazr's.

Mazetools Soniface ships an update every 6 weeks, Phazr every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mazetools Soniface | Phazr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mazetools-soniface/id1273836217/reviews) | **[4.6 (137 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phazr/id1472113449/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **137** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **81.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 478 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ectoplastic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1103228660) | [Daniel Resnick](https://appshunter.io/developer/705067089) |

## What reviewers say

### Mazetools Soniface

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mazetools-soniface/id1273836217)

Explore sound and music visually with a unique motion-controlled interface. Create and manipulate audio and visual elements using gestures, touch, and body tracking. Offers a modular approach to instruments and advanced automation for creative expression.

**Highlights:** Visual sound and music exploration, Motion interface for gesture control, Modular synth, sampler, and rhythm modules, Generative Gridsynth synthesizer, Advanced controller automation, MIDI input/output and Ableton Link

**In-app purchases:** none


### Phazr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phazr/id1472113449)

Transform your music into an immersive, multisensory experience. This app enhances audio with real-time visualizers and haptic feedback. It plays locally downloaded music or captures environmental sound via the microphone.

**Highlights:** Real-time haptic feedback, 9 unique visualizers, Plays local music files, Microphone audio capture, Game controller integration, ProMotion and HDR display support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Beautiful visuals
- 🎛️ Great haptic feedback
- 🎧 Immersive experience
- 🆓 Free to use
- 🎨 Nice design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Doesn't work with Apple Music
- ❌ Doesn't work with Spotify
- ❌ Doesn't work with streaming services
- 🤔 Limited visuals
- 🎛️ Haptics can be muddy

**Reported bugs**

- Files deleted after playing
- Songs end early
- Visualizers not working after first use
- Laggy menu loading

**Requested features**

- Add haptic feedback when screen is locked
- Add shuffle mode for tracks and visuals
- More visuals
- Support for background playback with vibrations
- Ability to disable AR and move camera with fingers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mazetools Soniface free?

Mazetools Soniface is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Phazr free?

Phazr costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mazetools Soniface or Phazr?

Phazr is rated higher. Mazetools Soniface averages 4.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Phazr averages 4.6 from 137 ratings.

### Do Mazetools Soniface or Phazr have ads?

Neither Mazetools Soniface nor Phazr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mazetools Soniface or Phazr?

Mazetools Soniface ships an update every 6 weeks, and Phazr every 2 months. Most recently, Mazetools Soniface was updated on July 17, 2026 and Phazr on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*