# Manifold vs Waveform Camera

The clearest difference is price: Waveform Camera at $1.99 against Manifold's $12.99. Waveform Camera also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Manifold's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Manifold costs $12.99 and Waveform Camera $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Waveform Camera holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Manifold ships an update every 2 months, Waveform Camera every 10 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manifold | Waveform Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manifold-for-the-octatrack/id1339233919/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waveform-camera/id6754341519/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 9 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcos Kohler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024379665) | [Brian Barnett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807565206) |

## What reviewers say

### Manifold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manifold-for-the-octatrack/id1339233919)

This app acts as an intelligent MIDI controller for the Elektron Octatrack sampler. It offers advanced randomization, parameter control across all tracks, and specialized sound design functions. Real-time scrubbing, instant parameter recall via snapshots, and a chromatic keyboard are also included.

**Highlights:** Intelligent randomization, morphing, and resetting, Control parameters across all tracks, Sound design functions (fade, mixer, etc.), Modulation mode for animating parameters, Real-time sample start and FX scrubbing, Snapshot recall for parameter states, Chromatic keyboard and transport controls

**In-app purchases:** none


### Waveform Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waveform-camera/id6754341519)

Transform images of waveforms into lo-fi audio files. Capture new waveforms or import existing images, then precisely process them into mono or stereo .wav files for use in music projects or DAWs. Experiment with unique sound design possibilities.

**Highlights:** Capture new waveforms with camera, Import images from photo library, Resizable cropping tool, Mono or stereo audio processing, Precise sample/second output control, Interactive playback with loop handles, Export as .wav files

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manifold free?

Manifold costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Waveform Camera free?

Waveform Camera costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Manifold or Waveform Camera?

Waveform Camera is rated higher. Manifold averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Waveform Camera averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Manifold or Waveform Camera have ads?

Neither Manifold nor Waveform Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Manifold or Waveform Camera?

Manifold ships an update every 2 months, and Waveform Camera every 10 months. Most recently, Manifold was updated on October 24, 2026 and Waveform Camera on October 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.*