Comparison

WaveFolder vs DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin

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

Head to head
About

WaveFolder

This audio effect app adds harmonics to sound by folding waveforms. It's ideal for enhancing synth leads, transforming drum loops, and creating ambient drones. Customize folding thresholds and modulation for unique sound design.

Highlights
  • Wave folding distortion
  • Harmonic addition
  • Adjustable folding thresholds
  • Modulation of folding amount and symmetry
  • Tempo-based or free-running modulators
  • Built-in wave shaper
  • Color themes
Features
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WaveFolder is a simple Wave Folding Audio Unit Extension. Wave Folding is an interesting distortion effect that adds harmonics to the original signal by folding the waveform back on itself when it exceeds a clipping threshold. WaveFolder is great for adding spice to monophonic synth leads and rhythmic, tempo based modulations can turn drum loops into totally new entities, while long, slow, free running modulations are perfect for dirty ambient drones. WaveFolder lets you set the folding thresholds and modulate the folding amount and symmetry with tempo based or free running modulators. WaveFolder also includes a wave shaper to add even more interest. There is also a short built-in manual and a selection of colour themes.

About

DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin

This AUv3 compatible plugin functions as a drum machine and sampler for DAWs. It offers extensive sample hosting, multi-layer control, advanced pattern editing, and flexible routing for both internal and external effects. Easily create and manipulate drum kits with its redesigned interface and robust features.

Highlights
  • 64 assignable pads with 4 banks
  • Up to 64 samples per drumkit with 5 layers per pad
  • Advanced multi-sample layer control
  • Internal and external effect routing
  • Sophisticated multi-layer Auto Sampler
  • Export patterns as MIDI stems and audio
  • Drag and drop sample functionality
Features
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DigiStix 2 is an AUv3 compatible drum machine and sampler plugin for your favourite DAW. This new version of DigiStix brings some distinct advantages over its predecessor, most notably the ability to host up to 64 samples per drumkit with 5 layers per pad. The interface has been drastically redesigned for iPad to make better use of full screen mode, allowing a popular MPC style 4x4 pad layout with 4 banks of samples. Digistix 2 also allows greater control over the multi-sample layers, with the ability to individually control the volume levels and pitch of layers as well as global pitch and tune settings all from the new sample window. Previously, each pad had effect sends for the internal reverb and delay effects, but this can now be routed to external busses 9 and 10 for processing using external effects.  The controller editing is now build into the main display and can be edited in place without the need to scroll the interface. It also now supports extra effect controllers. A new context aware control window allows you to quickly change pad settings without the need for popup windows.  DigiStix 2 now supports GM and original DS drum kit layouts, and includes a sophisticated multi-layer Auto Sampler, capable of recording new GM compatible drumkits automatically from your hardware. It is 100% backward compatible with the original app, and can be used as a drop-in replacement. Drag and drop support now allows you to directly drop samples on specific layers, as well as preview and edit them directly. You can create new kits by simply combining banks from existing kits into one mega kit, or use our non destructive referencing to include sounds from other kits. The randomize feature has been enhanced so you can randomize individual instruments or within specific banks. The new continuous MIDI learn mode makes custom mapping a breeze. Patterns can also be exported as MIDI stems for use in other packages including a direct import to Helium clips. You can also export patterns as audio in the latest version. The auto sample feature allows automated recording of GM compatible kits directly from hardware drum machines. The slice editor can also be used for MPC style slicing of audio clips. Features: • 64 Assignable Pads (4 banks of 16 pads). • Advanced Randomize Pattern feature. • Internal & external effect routing. • Mix and match different kits with drum references. • Up to 64 beats per pattern. • Songs up to 255 patterns in length. • Reverse Mode, Triplets and Accents. • Supports Mute Groups. • Multi-layer and Round Robin modes. • DS and GM MIDI Mapping. • 64 channel Mixer. • 8 band EQ. • Randomize Feature. • Sophisticated Auto Sampler • Export loops to audio and MIDI formats. • Looping Mode with Time Stretching. • Build in Delay, Reverb, Overdrive, Bit Crunch and LP/HP Filters. • Paramter Automation from your DAW. • Local and Remove MIDI Sync. • Built in Sampler. • Multi-bus/outputs when using AUM • Multiple Import options. • Melodic Remapping. • MIDI Mapping. • Real time and Step pattern recording. • iTunes and Filer importing of samples. • Files App Drag & Drop Support • Sample Slicer

Screenshots

WaveFolder4 screens
DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WaveFolder at $4.99 against DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin's $14.99. WaveFolder also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 67%). DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (50 vs 9). On rating, ads, in-app purchases 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

WaveFolder costs $4.99 and DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for WaveFolder against 4.5 for DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin has 50 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of WaveFolder's written reviews are positive against 67% of DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WaveFolder ships an update every 3 months, DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WaveFolder versus DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaveFolderDigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin
Price$4.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.6 (9 ratings) — better4.5 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings950 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB313 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiving Memory Software4Pockets.com

Customer experience

WaveFolder

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin

All ratings50 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral14.6%
Negative18.8%

In-app purchases

None

WaveFolder

No in-app purchases

None

DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WaveFolder free?
WaveFolder costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin free?
DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WaveFolder or DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin?
WaveFolder is rated higher. WaveFolder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin averages 4.5 from 50 ratings.
Do WaveFolder or DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin have ads?
Neither WaveFolder nor DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WaveFolder or DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin?
WaveFolder ships an update every 3 months, and DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin every 5 weeks. Most recently, WaveFolder was updated on September 29, 2026 and DigiStix 2 AUv3 Plugin on October 3, 2026.

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