Comparison

WaveFolder vs Spiral Chorus

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

Spiral Chorus

This music effect plugin offers an analog-modeled LCR chorus with touch-friendly controls and immersive 3D visuals. It seamlessly integrates into DAWs for iOS, adding depth and texture to various music productions.

Highlights
  • Analog Modeled LCR Chorus
  • Touch-Friendly Controls
  • Immersive 3D Visuals
  • Versatile Music Application
  • Optimized for iOS
  • Seamless DAW Integration
Features
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FX Forms #001 - Spiral Chorus from Wild Surmise Music, number one in the series of AUv3 FX plugins. Key Features: - Analog Modeled LCR Chorus: Delve into the rich, warm textures of an analog-modeled LCR (Left-Center-Right) chorus effect, bringing a new dimension to your tracks. - Touch-Friendly Controls: With an interface tailored for iOS, Spiral Chorus offers intuitive, touch-friendly controls. Effortlessly sculpt your sound with responsive sliders and xy pads, ensuring a seamless workflow. - Immersive 3D Visuals: Enhance your audio manipulation experience with captivating 3D visuals in the background. - Versatile Application: Whether you're working on dreamy soundscapes, dynamic beats, or cutting-edge experimental sounds, Spiral Chorus adds a layer of depth and texture to your music. - Optimized for iOS: Crafted specifically for the iOS environment, Spiral Chorus ensures a stable, high-performance experience on your favorite devices. 3D Visuals leverage SceneKit and Metal Shaders providing good visual performance on iOS devices. - Seamless Integration: Use Spiral Chorus seamlessly within your favorite DAW as an AUv3 plugin, fitting perfectly into your existing workflow.

Screenshots

WaveFolder4 screens
Spiral Chorus1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Spiral Chorus at Free against WaveFolder's $4.99. Spiral Chorus also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (89% vs 75%). WaveFolder's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 15 months). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Spiral Chorus is free to download; WaveFolder costs $4.99 up front. Spiral Chorus sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. WaveFolder asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spiral Chorus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of WaveFolder's written reviews are positive against 89% of Spiral Chorus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WaveFolder ships an update every 3 months, Spiral Chorus every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
WaveFolder versus Spiral Chorus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaveFolderSpiral Chorus
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)5.0 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings915 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiving Memory SoftwareTom Power

Customer experience

WaveFolder

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

Spiral Chorus

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WaveFolder

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Spiral Chorus

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is WaveFolder free?
WaveFolder costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spiral Chorus free?
Spiral Chorus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WaveFolder or Spiral Chorus?
Spiral Chorus is rated higher. WaveFolder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Spiral Chorus averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.
Do WaveFolder or Spiral Chorus have ads?
Neither WaveFolder nor Spiral Chorus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WaveFolder or Spiral Chorus?
WaveFolder ships an update every 3 months, and Spiral Chorus every 15 months. Most recently, WaveFolder was updated on September 29, 2026 and Spiral Chorus on September 28, 2026.

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