# ShockWave vs Flux

The clearest difference is price: Flux at $9.99 against ShockWave's $19.99. Flux also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.6). ShockWave's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (188 vs 17). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

ShockWave costs $19.99 and Flux $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ShockWave holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShockWave has 188 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of ShockWave's written reviews are positive against 62% of Flux's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ShockWave ships an update every 2 months, Flux every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShockWave | Flux |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$9.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shockwave-synth-module/id1449844670/reviews)** | [4.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flux-liquid-audio/id1488460522/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **188** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 54.7% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 42 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kai Aras](https://appshunter.io/developer/370820899) | [4Pockets.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/370131860) |

## What reviewers say

### ShockWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shockwave-synth-module/id1449844670)

This app is a monophonic synthesizer for iOS and AUv3 plugins, utilizing Phase Distortion synthesis. It offers dual PD oscillators, sequencers, LFOs, and envelopes for complex sound design. Almost any control can be modulated by multiple sources, with real-time visual feedback.

**Highlights:** Phase Distortion Synthesis, Dual PD Oscillators, Dual 8-step Sequencers, Dual ASR Envelopes, Tempo-syncable LFOs, Extensive Modulation Matrix, MIDI and MPE Support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Unique and amazing sounds
- 🔊 Heavy and brutal tones
- 💡 Innovative phase distortion synthesis
- 🎨 Beautiful and deep sound sculpting
- 🎹 Great for bass sounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- ❌ Not working in AUM/AUv3
- 🔇 No sound output in certain apps
- ❓ Difficult to use without a manual
- 📉 Laggy UI and slow patch loading

**Reported bugs**

- "Bad Signal" errors in AUM, stops sound generation.
- Intermittent "bad signal" prompt in AUM, requires reloading.
- Sounds awful, very distorted with glitchy UI.
- App crashes frequently.
- No sound coming out of AUv3 in GarageBand.

**Requested features**

- Provide a proper manual detailing all parameters and sections with examples.
- Implement a key trigger option for the sequencer to allow MIDI controller playback.
- Add a poly mode.
- Improve documentation and tutorials.
- Standardize knob appearance and response.


### Flux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flux-liquid-audio/id1488460522)

This real-time multi-effects processor and sequencer allows users to create intricate audio patterns within compatible DAWs. It offers a wide range of effects that can be precisely timed to beats, enabling dynamic sound design for specific phrases or sections of music.

**Highlights:** Real-time multi-effects processing, AUv3 plugin for DAWs, Pattern-based sequencing, Beat-synced effects timing, 11 distinct audio effects, Customizable node settings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShockWave free?

ShockWave costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flux free?

Flux costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ShockWave or Flux?

ShockWave is rated higher. ShockWave averages 4.6 out of 5 from 188 ratings, while Flux averages 4.0 from 17 ratings.

### Do ShockWave or Flux have ads?

Neither ShockWave nor Flux shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShockWave or Flux?

ShockWave ships an update every 2 months, and Flux every 9 days. Most recently, ShockWave was updated on November 6, 2026 and Flux on November 6, 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.*