Comparison

WaveFolder vs Dagger synth

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

Dagger synth

This app offers a powerful analog modeling paraphonic synthesizer with a raw, big sound. It features advanced circuit modeling and an intuitive interface, providing extensive sound design possibilities for musicians.

Highlights
  • Monophonic and paraphonic modes
  • 2 rich oscillators with wave shape morphing
  • Spice mode for component simulation
  • Multiple low pass filter models
  • Multi-mode modulator
  • ADSR envelope generator
  • Randomize and preset options
Features
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Dagger is a compact and powerful analog modeling paraphonic synth with a big, raw analog sound. Thanks to advanced analog circuit modelling engine and meticulous attention to details, Dagger rivals the sound of the best desktop-class synthesizers. Dagger's user interface is simple, fast and intuitive, but it's possibilites will surprise you. You cannot get more for the money. Features • Monophonic and paraphonic mode (4 oscillator sections) • 2 rich oscillators with wave shape morphing and hard-sync • "Spice" mode to simulate faulty components • "Japanese style" naughty 12db high pass filter • 4 low pass filter models: Steiner parker, 2x transistor ladder and 1 diode ladder. (8x oversampled) • Amplifier with warm diode clipper • Multi-mode modulator (LFO, Decay envelope, VCO) • ADSR envelope generator • Modulation targets: oscillator waveform, pitch, phase, amplifier, filter cutoff Hit randomize button or use one of 60 built-in presets. User manual and audio demos available on www.beepstreet.com

Screenshots

WaveFolder4 screens
Dagger synth2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dagger synth at 100% against WaveFolder's 75%. Dagger synth also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (43 vs 9). On price, 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 Dagger synth $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dagger synth holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 43 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of WaveFolder's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dagger synth's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WaveFolder versus Dagger synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaveFolderDagger synth
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.6 (9 ratings)4.9 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings943 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiving Memory SoftwareBeepStreet

Customer experience

WaveFolder

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

Dagger synth

All ratings43 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WaveFolder

No in-app purchases

None

Dagger synth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WaveFolder free?
WaveFolder costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dagger synth free?
Dagger synth costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WaveFolder or Dagger synth?
Dagger synth is rated higher. WaveFolder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Dagger synth averages 4.9 from 43 ratings.
Do WaveFolder or Dagger synth have ads?
Neither WaveFolder nor Dagger synth shows ads.

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