Comparison

ODD Ball vs Poly 2

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

Head to head
About

ODD Ball

Transform music into an interactive experience by dancing with a virtual ball. Create unique tracks using a vast library of sounds and effects, and control music with intuitive gestures like a DJ.

Highlights
  • Interactive music creation
  • DJ music control
  • Expansive audio library
  • Create custom tracks
  • Multi-ball control
  • Gesture-based music manipulation
Features
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Music made Fun, for everyone. The ODD App is at the heart of ODD Ball. Dance with the ball and feel like you are DJ in control of the music. Create your own tracks, pick any sound from an expansive audio library of drums, keys, guitars and effects from any genre. With ODD there is no limit, you can play with multiple balls at the same time and master your beat bouncing skills, to show off your moves. DJ: Use ODD Ball as your magic wand of music. Control music like a DJ with its unique gestures. Create: Create your own music like a pro. Select the sounds you love, press record and create tracks. Learn more at oddballism.com @oddballsim

About

Poly 2

This app generates evolving musical patterns and melodies using polyrhythms. It offers extensive sound manipulation with a sampler, multiple effects, and the ability to store numerous configurations. Users can also import their own sounds and integrate with other music production tools.

Highlights
  • Generative polyrhythm sequencing
  • Up to 8 simultaneous sounds
  • Sampler with envelopes and filters
  • Randomize capabilities
  • Built-in delay, reverb, distortion, and EQ FX
  • AUv3, Audiobus, and IAA support
  • Import custom samples
Features
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Poly 2 is a generative sequencer that creates evolving patterns and melodies based on the power of polyrhythms. Check out the promo video: https://youtu.be/ovCXtBynEkw Features: - Up to 8 different sounds at any time - Store up to 16 different configurations for each project - A sampler that includes envelopes, filters, loop crossfading, an LFO and more - Randomise capabilities - Delay, reverb, distortion and EQ FX - Over 100 samples included for free - 13 premade collections of sounds - 13 example projects - AUv3 support, both MIDI and Audio - Audiobus and IAA - Ableton Link - MIDI notes in / out, MIDI CC in / out and MIDI clock in - Import your own samples via iOS Files or WIFI transfer

Screenshots

ODD Ball4 screens
Poly 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Poly 2 at 4.8 against ODD Ball's 3.9. Poly 2 also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 52%) and ratings volume (686 vs 32). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. ODD Ball sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Poly 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Poly 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poly 2 has 686 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of ODD Ball's written reviews are positive against 84% of Poly 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ODD Ball ships an update every 6 weeks, Poly 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ODD Ball versus Poly 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterODD BallPoly 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (32 ratings)4.8 (686 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews84.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings32686 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOddball Studios LimitedJames Milton

Customer experience

ODD Ball

All ratings32 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative36.5%

Poly 2

All ratings686 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive84.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

ODD Ball

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Poly 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • In-app purchase not working for some users
  • MIDI connectivity issues with certain apps
  • Crashes upon opening for some users

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to preview samples before importing
  • Autoslice/autochop functionality for samples
  • Support for larger sample imports and automatic slot filling
  • Granulizer effect
  • Note repeat and vinyl effects
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  • More built-in effects and processing options
  • Ability to create and arrange full songs
  • M1 Mac compatibility

In-app purchases

15 purchases

ODD Ball

One-time15
  • 100 Credits$0.99
  • Club Boulevard$2.99
  • Cloud 9$2.99
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  • Electric Cosmo$2.99
  • Robot Dust$2.99
  • Hype Monkey$2.99
  • Rising Tension$2.99
  • Galactic Race$2.99
  • Dragon Voyage$2.99
  • House$3.99
  • Techno$3.99
  • Lo-Fi$3.99
  • Musique Concrete$3.99
  • 500 Credits$3.99
  • 1000 Credits$6.99
1 purchases

Poly 2

One-time1
  • Pro mode$11.99

Questions

Is ODD Ball free?
ODD Ball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Poly 2 free?
Poly 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ODD Ball or Poly 2?
Poly 2 is rated higher. ODD Ball averages 3.9 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Poly 2 averages 4.8 from 686 ratings.
Do ODD Ball or Poly 2 have ads?
Neither ODD Ball nor Poly 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ODD Ball or Poly 2?
ODD Ball ships an update every 6 weeks, and Poly 2 every 4 weeks. Most recently, ODD Ball was updated on September 17, 2026 and Poly 2 on September 25, 2026.

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