Comparison

SWAM Viola vs DivisiControl

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

Head to head
About

SWAM Viola

This virtual instrument uses physical modeling to generate realistic string performances in real-time, responding dynamically to your playing style. It offers advanced spatial control with a built-in room simulator and can be used standalone or as an AUv3 plugin. Designed for expressive control, it's suitable for various musical styles and accessible to visually impaired users.

Highlights
  • Physical modeling sound generation
  • Real-time dynamic response
  • Built-in Room Simulator (Ambiente)
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin support
  • Intuitive interface for all users
  • MPE and MIDI controller support
  • Customizable timbre, vibrato, and dynamics
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SWAM Viola for iOS: Unmatched Realism and Expressive Power in Your Hands Experience the cutting-edge Physical Modeling technology of SWAM Viola for iOS, now featuring the revolutionary Room Simulator "Ambiente"! Unlike sampled libraries, this virtual instrument doesn’t play pre-recorded sounds but generates authentic string performances in real-time, responding dynamically to your every nuance, just like a real violist. These instruments are NOT sample libraries. Unlike sampling, which uses recordings to replicate the sound of an instrument, physical modeling doesn’t generate a sound as such but creates the conditions for the system to create it according to an external input (like someone playing on a keyboard). This means every note is unique, and the instrument responds dynamically to your playing style. With SWAM Viola, you can unleash your creativity across any musical style—from classical to modern, film scoring to microtonal music. Whether you're performing live or producing music on the go, SWAM Viola is your ultimate companion. New Features and Key Benefits: Room Simulator "Ambiente": Take advantage of advanced spatial control with the built-in Room Simulator "Ambiente," which allows you to position the instrument in a realistic acoustic space, interact dynamically with other SWAM instruments in the same virtual room, and create truly immersive performances. Additionally, the legacy Reverb, EQ, and Compressor effects are available for fine-tuning your sound. Standalone and AUv3 Plugin: Perform in real time or integrate SWAM Viola seamlessly into your mobile production workflow. Intuitive, Inclusive Interface: Designed for everyone, including blind and visually impaired users. Expressive Control: Play with unmatched expressivity using the exclusive virtual bowing surface, MPE controllers, keyboards, breath controllers, or other MIDI devices. Top Features at a Glance: Access a library of presets, create your own, or import presets from the desktop version. Customize every detail of your sound, including timbre, vibrato, and dynamics. Micro-tune the instrument with the Pitch Manager, supporting devices like MAQAM for advanced tuning systems. Add built-in effects like EQ, and Compressor. Play with different viola bodies to explore unique tonal variations. Use AUv3 to integrate with your mobile DAW (Logic, Cubasis, AUM) or apps like Camelot PRO for live performances. Who is SWAM Viola for iOS Designed For? Wind Controller Players: Looking for a mobile setup to perform live without needing a computer while still achieving an incredible sound. Keyboard Players: Frustrated by the limited expressive capabilities of normal sample-based plugins? SWAM Viola unlocks the full range of expression. Music Producers: Need a mobile setup to produce music from anywhere without carrying around expensive gear? SWAM Viola is the solution. Musicians Seeking Expressivity: Looking for a virtual instrument that allows you to express the full range of your musicality easily on your iPhone or iPad. IMPORTANT: To fully harness the expressive power of SWAM Viola, a controller capable of continuous expression (such as a breath controller, expression pedal, MPE device, or wind controller) is required. Just like a bow is essential for a real violist, SWAM Viola needs expressive input for maximum realism. With SWAM Viola for iOS, you have the freedom to create lifelike string performances on your iPhone or iPad. Redefine your music with unparalleled realism and expressive depth—anytime, anywhere.

About

DivisiControl

Control your music production software remotely from your mobile device. Seamlessly switch presets, manage orchestrations, and create complex compositions without touching your computer. Integrate this app into your workflow for a more fluid creative process.

Highlights
  • Remote control for Divisimate
  • Switch presets seamlessly
  • Control orchestrations and voicings
  • Create multilayered compositions
  • Integrates with DAW workflow
  • Direct access to perform page
Features
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DivisiControl is a network an d USB remote control app for the main application 'Divisimate' on Mac and PC. Switch presets seamlessly and precisely and control whole orchestrations, section voicings and create high definition multilayered compositions - without once touching your DAW. Integrate Divisimate into your workflow with this simple app. DivisiControl connects to an active instance of Divisimate within a network or via USB and allows you to access the perform page directly on your iPad or iPhone.

Screenshots

SWAM Viola4 screens
DivisiControl2 screens

Verdict

The call

SWAM Viola and DivisiControl both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SWAM Viola's written reviews are positive against 50% of DivisiControl's. SWAM Viola also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 10 months). DivisiControl's advantage is price (Free vs $29.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ratings volume, 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

DivisiControl is free to download; SWAM Viola costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for SWAM Viola against 4.3 for DivisiControl. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of SWAM Viola's written reviews are positive against 50% of DivisiControl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SWAM Viola ships an update every 5 weeks, DivisiControl every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SWAM Viola versus DivisiControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWAM ViolaDivisiControl
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudio ModelingNextmidi GmbH & Co. KG

Customer experience

SWAM Viola

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DivisiControl

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

SWAM Viola

No in-app purchases

None

DivisiControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SWAM Viola free?
SWAM Viola costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DivisiControl free?
DivisiControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SWAM Viola or DivisiControl?
SWAM Viola and DivisiControl are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do SWAM Viola or DivisiControl have ads?
Neither SWAM Viola nor DivisiControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SWAM Viola or DivisiControl?
SWAM Viola ships an update every 5 weeks, and DivisiControl every 10 months. Most recently, SWAM Viola was updated on November 2, 2026 and DivisiControl on November 3, 2026.

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