Comparison

S vs Whoosh Designer

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

Head to head
About

S

This semi-modular synthesizer app for iPad offers a hands-on sound design experience with a single-screen interface for intuitive patching. It delivers a warm, vintage sound inspired by 1970s synthesizers, featuring dual oscillators, resonant filters, and multiple modulation sources.

Highlights
  • Single-screen interface
  • Fast, hands-on patching
  • Vintage 1970s synth sound
  • Dual oscillators
  • Resonant ladder filter
  • Multiple modulation sources
Features
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S-Modular is a semi-modular synthesiser for iPad, designed for fast, hands-on patching without clutter. Everything is presented on a single screen, making sound design immediate and intuitive. Simply drag from one jack to another to create connections. S-Modular delivers a distinctive vintage sound inspired by classic 1970s synthesis — warm, rich, and full of character. Features Dual oscillators 24 dB/oct ladder filter Resonant high-pass and low-pass filters Two LFOs Four-step CV sequencer Four-track mixer Audio and CV splitter Two AHR envelope generators Delay effect

About

Whoosh Designer

Create professional layered sound effects for various media projects. This tool allows you to combine audio layers, shape their envelopes, and apply filters and reverb. Export high-quality WAV files for use in video editing, game development, and more.

Highlights
  • Layered sound creation (up to 3 layers)
  • 7 waveform options
  • Envelope controls (Attack, Hold, Decay)
  • Pitch sweeps and stereo panning
  • Master duration and filter controls
  • Export as 48kHz WAV files
  • Built-in presets and randomization
Features
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Design professional whoosh sound effects right on your iPhone or iPad. Whoosh Designer is a powerful audio synthesis tool for filmmakers, video editors, game developers, podcasters, and sound designers. CREATE LAYERED SOUNDS • Combine up to 3 audio layers for rich, complex whooshes • Choose from 7 waveforms: Sine, Square, Sawtooth, Triangle, White Noise, Pink Noise, and Brown Noise • Shape each layer with Attack, Hold, and Decay envelope controls SCULPT YOUR SOUND • Pitch sweeps with start and end frequency control • Stereo panning for spatial movement • Individual volume control per layer • Real-time waveform visualization PROFESSIONAL EFFECTS • Master duration control (0.1 to 5 seconds) • High-pass and low-pass filters • Reverb with adjustable mix and decay • Master volume control INSTANT INSPIRATION • 6 built-in presets: Quick Swipe, Cinematic Pass, Sci-Fi Laser, Wind Gust, Punch Impact, and Ethereal Rise • Randomize feature generates unique sounds instantly • Save unlimited custom presets EXPORT & USE ANYWHERE • Export as high-quality 48kHz WAV files • Save directly to Files app • Use in Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Logic Pro, and more Perfect for: → Film and video transitions → Motion graphics → Game UI and gameplay sounds → Podcast intros and transitions → YouTube video production → Sound design projects No audio experience required. Tap play to preview, tweak the controls, and export when you're happy. It's that simple. Whoosh Designer runs entirely on-device with no subscription, no ads, and no internet required.

Screenshots

S2 screens
Whoosh Designer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Whoosh Designer at Free against S's $2.99. Whoosh Designer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). S's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On 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

Whoosh Designer is free to download; S costs $2.99 up front. Whoosh Designer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. S asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Whoosh Designer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: S has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S ships an update every 7 months, Whoosh Designer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
S versus Whoosh Designer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWhoosh Designer
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating2.6 (11 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul BetowskiScott Manley

Customer experience

S

All ratings11 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral27.3%
Negative45.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative43.8%

Whoosh Designer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

S

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Whoosh Designer

One-time1
  • Whoosh Pro Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is S free?
S costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whoosh Designer free?
Whoosh Designer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, S or Whoosh Designer?
Whoosh Designer is rated higher. S averages 2.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Whoosh Designer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do S or Whoosh Designer have ads?
Neither S nor Whoosh Designer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S or Whoosh Designer?
S ships an update every 7 months, and Whoosh Designer weekly. Most recently, S was updated on October 24, 2026 and Whoosh Designer on October 30, 2026.

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